Our Best Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
Whether you’re a fan of classic vanilla in a dish or all about a mile-high cone with scoops in a variety of flavors, nothing beats ice cream. With these recipes, there’s something for everyone — from classic flavors like vanilla or cookies and cream to creative takes made with vegan-friendly ingredients. No ice cream machine? That’s ok; we’ve got plenty of no-churn options, too!
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No-Churn Coffee-Caramel Crunch Ice Cream
You only need 5 ingredients (plus a pinch of salt) to make this ultra-creamy, no-churn ice cream. Better yet, you can have a batch mixed up and ready to freeze in just 15 minutes.
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Homemade Cookies-and-Cream Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream is the base that launched 1,000 variations, but it often plays second fiddle to the mix-ins. We think vanilla ice cream should be able to stand alone; this one can. We keep things simple by mixing in store-bought chocolate wafers. Using a square baking pan makes it easy to fold in the crumbled cookies, and you can freeze the ice cream right in the pan.
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Cherry-Chocolate Ice Cream
If you’re ready to take your ice cream making skills to the next level, this decadent recipe is for you. Between the rum-spiked cherry syrup and the rich, from-scratch chocolate custard, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to tackle new techniques. Better yet, your hard work will be rewarded with an ice cream so crave-worthy you’ll wish you had made a double batch!
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No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
No special equipment is needed to make this ultra-creamy ice cream. Eat it plain or add some of our fun suggested stir-ins.
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No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream
No special equipment is needed to make this easy, fruity ice cream. Enjoy it plain or try one of our mix-in ideas.
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
This vanilla ice cream is everything you would want in a classic-rich and creamy with a pure, balanced flavor that can hold its own whether you serve it in a cone, with pie or as a base for candy or cookie mix-ins.
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No-Churn Peaches and Cream Ice Cream
No ice cream machine? No problem. We freeze coffee creamer in an ice-cube tray, then blend it with frozen fruit in a food processor for the classic peaches-and-cream flavor combo in a flash.
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Ice Cream in a Bag
Put the social in ice cream social: Get your pals (or the neighborhood kids!) together and take turns shaking up a sweet treat in just 5 minutes.
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No-Churn Matcha Ice Cream
Green tea shines in this simple no-churn matcha ice cream, which is delicious alone or topped with toasted coconut and chocolate chips.
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Pineapple Swirl
This vanilla ice cream is so good, swirling in golden caramelized pineapple is a bit like gilding the lily. But what's wrong with that? Cooking the pineapple before adding it to the ice cream intensifies the flavor and keeps it from icing up in the freezer.
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No-Churn Mango-Coconut-Lime Ice Cream
The secret to this ice cream’s airy texture? Whipped cream. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly and fold the whipped cream into the mango mixture (instead of stirring it). Folding is a gentler mixing technique that will help maintain the light, fluffy texture that’s created during the whisking process.
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Avocado Ice Cream
This ice cream is packed with bright avocado flavor. It's also incredibly easy to make — no churning required. Top it with some flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty bite.
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No-Churn Shark Ice Cream
No ice cream maker needed to pull off this fun, shark-themed ice cream. An ocean swirl of vanilla, this sweet treat is extra creamy, thanks to the heavy cream and condensed milk, and full of flavor.
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No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
This super creamy chocolate ice cream doesn't require any special equipment and can be customized by stirring in some of your favorite chocolate ice-cream-friendly ingredients, like chocolate-covered almonds and marshmallows for a Rocky Road version.
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Peppermint No-Churn Ice Cream
No ice cream maker is required for this peppermint-packed frozen treat. The refreshing mint flavor comes from two very common candies, while mini marshmallows add an extra something special.
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3-Ingredient Banana, Raspberry and Coconut "Ice Cream"
If you’ve got frozen bananas on hand then you can have homemade "ice cream" in just 5 minutes! Here we’ve combined them with a little raspberry jam for a sweet, fruity treat you’re sure to make on repeat.
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Hot Honey-Peanut Butter No-Churn Ice Cream
Sorry, jelly. Peanut butter has a new best friend and it's called hot honey -- honey that's been infused with chiles. It's the hot and tingly something-special in this sweet-and-salty no-churn ice cream.
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Chocolate, Coconut and Almond Chickpea Ice Cream
This vegan alternative to ice cream is rich and creamy, thanks to velvety coconut milk, smooth almond butter and the secret ingredient...chickpeas! We promise you won't taste the chickpeas one bit; they're simply included for texture and body. There's even three layers of chocolate for some welcomed sweetness. Serve with an extra sprinkle of toasted coconut chips for a delicious, plant-based treat.
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Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
This keto-friendly chocolate ice cream delivers! The egg yolk-based custard is the key to its full-bodied creaminess, while good-quality cocoa powder insures a rich chocolate flavor. We tested various keto-approved sugar substitutes and found some to be gritty or simply too sweet. Stevia adds just the right amount of sweetness without changing the texture. Take care not to over-churn, to avoid graininess.
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Banana Ice Cream Sundae
Don't let the name fool you; this "sundae" is actually a healthy serving of fruit in a bowl. Frozen bananas are pulsed in a food processor until they're creamy like ice cream and then topped with more fruit, nuts and coconut. You can shamelessly eat this for breakfast or even as a recovery snack after a big run - your body will thank you for the extra energy and potassium.
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No-Churn Mango Lassi Ice Cream
Lassi is a refreshing yogurt-based drink from India that's often blended with fruit and spices. There are many variations, but mango is among the more common. Here, we take the traditional lassi flavors and blend them in a food processor to make a super-fast, super easy ice cream that doesn't require an ice cream machine.
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Spicy Mango No-Churn Ice Cream
This treat is quick, easy and packs a surprising punch. It reminds us of the mango on a stick you can get at the boardwalk -- but with a kick.
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No-Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
All the dreamy ingredients of pumpkin pie (even the crust!) are frozen into an ultra-creamy ice-cream treat that doesn't require an ice cream maker or any churning.
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Chickpea Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Canned chickpeas are the secret ingredient in this easy frozen treat, lending creaminess and body without affecting the flavor. (We promise!) Be sure to remove the skins for the smoothest possible results. Pitted Medjool dates add just the right amount of sweetness, and vegan mint extract and baking chips are the perfect flavoring combo.
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Sweet Corn Ice Cream
The secret to ultra-sweet-and-silky homemade ice cream is probably already in your pantry. Believe it or not, creamed corn gives this frozen treat an extra dose of deliciousness. After you make the creamed corn custard on the stovetop, blend until smooth. That way there won’t be any kernels in your finished ice cream.
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No-Churn Pineapple Ice Cream Slices
What fun to slice into a whole fresh pineapple and discover homemade pineapple ice cream inside! Not to mention the ice cream is “no-churn,” meaning no ice cream machine required. Serve as is or dip the edges in toasted coconut for a sweet, summery treat.
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Coffee Can Ice Cream
There are few things better than homemade ice cream: You get both delicious flavor and the satisfaction of a job well done. But cooking, cooling and freezing an ice cream base can be difficult and time consuming, and not everyone has an ice cream maker. This simple recipe (cream, milk, sugar, vanilla) is a perfect activity for the kids with rich and creamy results. Start with the delectable vanilla ice cream base, then mix and match your way to your favorite flavor with our easy variations.
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Oat Milk Ice Cream
This creamy vegan ice cream comes together easily with a base of store-bought oat milk. The addition of cashew butter and coconut oil gives the ice cream its creamy texture, and instead of using traditional egg yolks to thicken the base, we use tapioca starch (sometimes referred to as tapioca flour). The vanilla flavor is deepened and warmed from using cashew butter, maple syrup, and optional bourbon (which also helps keep the ice cream from setting up too hard in the freezer).
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Magic Ice Cream
If you’ve ever tried the Internet-famous no-churn ice cream recipe, think of this as the next level of kitchen magic. Just grab a packet of gelatin—you pick the flavor, although I’m partial to strawberry—mix in some milk, fold in whipped cream and freeze overnight. The result: a refreshing frozen treat that’s like a mashup of ice cream and sorbet. An easy project for little helpers, it’s a perfect summertime, or anytime, dessert!
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