22 Delicious Ice Cream Recipes You Can Make At Home
Making ice cream at home is easier than you think! Get the kids involved in the kitchen and try one of these homemade ice cream recipes!
With the weather warming up, and slow(er) days of Summer coming upon us, let's take a pause. At least once a week we are making time for each other and being intentional with our time.
One of our special treats is easy no churn ice cream (our favorite healthy version is also dairy-free!). While we could load everyone in the car and drive somewhere, the kids enjoy making it themselves. Making your own at home is easier than you think!
Homemade No Churn Ice Cream Supplies
To make homemade ice cream, you'll need a few basic supplies:
- Ingredients: Depending on the recipe, you'll typically need milk or cream, sugar, and flavorings like vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or fruit puree.
- Mixing Bowls: Bowls of various sizes for mixing ingredients.
- Whisk or Mixer: To blend the ingredients until smooth.
- Freezer-Safe Container: A container with a lid to freeze the ice cream mixture in.
- Freezer: To freeze the ice cream mixture until it's firm.
- Spatula: For scraping down the sides of the bowl and transferring the mixture into the container.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: These are used to measure ingredients accurately.
- Optional: Ice cream maker (if the recipe requires it) or a blender for mixing ingredients smoothly.
Having these supplies ready will make it easier and more enjoyable to create your own delicious homemade ice cream!
You'll find that having everything prepared allows you to measure ingredients precisely and mix them together smoothly. A freezer-safe container ensures your ice cream freezes properly, while a whisk or mixer helps blend everything into a creamy texture.
With these tools on hand, making ice cream becomes a fun activity where you can experiment with different flavors and create treats that everyone in the family will love!
22 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
1. Homemade Peach Ice Cream – Heal Me Delicious
This homemade peach ice cream made with fresh peaches is AIP and vegan, and great for clean eating. It's also no churn, which means no ice cream machine is needed.
2. 2 Ingredient Banana Nutella Ice Cream – Raining Hot Coupons
What's easier than this? Homemade ice cream doesn't have to be complicated. Entirely kid-friendly, it only requires two ingredients and is easy even to get the kids involved in the creation process.
3. Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream – Crunchy Creamy Sweet
A little bit of chocolate, a little bit of cherry is mixed into this delicious treat. It has chocolate chunks, and the cherry makes a natural red swirl! There's no ice cream machine needed.
4. No Churn Cake Batter Ice Cream – Housewife Eclectic
Cake batter ice cream takes the flavors of ice cream into an edible egg-free frozen treat. This recipe does not require an ice cream machine.
5. Homemade Apple Crumble Ice Cream – Don't Waste the Crumbs
Fall-inspired, this ice cream is great for any time of year. It has a crumbling topping rich in butter and spiced baked apples on top of homemade ice cream.
6. Magical Sweet Potato Chocolate Ice Cream – Top with Cinnamon
Many ice creams have some type of heavy cream, but this recipe is vegan and has no added sugar, making it healthy and convenient.
7. Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl Ice Cream – Chocolate, Chocolate, and More
No need for an ice cream machine with this peanut butter and chocolate dessert combination, with a fudge swirl.
8. Blueberry Goat Cheese Coconut Ice Cream – Samantha Seeley (Sweet Remedy)
Deep purple is mixed with pure white in this ice cream. Except for the goat cheese, it's vegan. It doesn't contain any eggs, regular milk, or heavy cream.
9. Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – Chew Out Loud
Nothing says summer more than a soft, brightly colored mint. Its refreshing taste and light texture make it perfect for those scorching hot days when you need something cool and soothing.
The vibrant green hue adds a touch of freshness that complements the sunny weather perfectly.
10. Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Soft Serve – The Healthy Maven
Ready in minutes, this ice cream requires only three simple ingredients. Plus, it's vegan, gluten-free, and paleo!
11. No Churn Salted Caramel Toffee Pretzel Ice Cream – Two Peas and Their Pod
Creamy mixes with salty in this ice cream mixed with various salty toppings and drizzled with caramel. This ice cream also doesn't need an ice cream maker!
12. Watermelon Coconut Ice Cream – Baking Ginger
This light pink ice cream combines a little watermelon and a little coconut. The recipe is made with an ice cream maker, but she provides an alternative recipe if you don't have one.
13. No Churn Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream – Cincy Shopper
This cherry cheesecake ice cream is simple to put together and doesn't require an ice cream maker. It has cherry chunks and simple and inexpensive ingredients.
14. Lemon Curd Ice Cream – Our Life Tastes Good
This lemon curd ice cream only has three ingredients, making it a wonderfully simple treat to try this summer.
Its light and tangy flavor is perfect for hot days, offering a refreshing twist on traditional ice cream flavors. Best of all, you don't need an ice cream maker to whip up this delicious dessert. Just mix the ingredients together, and freeze until firm, and you'll have a creamy and zesty homemade ice cream ready to enjoy.
It's a delightful way to cool down and savor the bright flavors of lemon during the sunny season.
15. Butterscotch Ice Cream – Cookistry
For something with a classic taste, try this irresistible butterscotch ice cream. Its rich and creamy texture is complemented by a deep, caramelized butterscotch flavor that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Perfectly balanced between sweet and buttery, this homemade treat brings the nostalgic essence of traditional butterscotch candies right to your taste buds.
Whether enjoyed on its own or as a delightful topping for desserts like warm brownies or apple pie, this butterscotch ice cream is a comforting indulgence that promises to be a favorite for all ages.
16. No Churn Coconut Ice Cream | Dessert Now, Dinner Later
Creamy and smooth, this ice cream only needs two ingredients for a simple snack. It doesn't need an ice cream machine, and it's easy to add your own flavored candies, chocolates, or fruits. This recipe also makes 16 servings, great for a party or large family.
17. 3 Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream – Le Coin de Mel
Ready in just three minutes, this homemade strawberry banana ice cream is a quick and delightful treat that doesn't need an ice cream maker.
Blending fresh strawberries and ripe bananas creates a creamy, fruity dessert that's perfect for satisfying sweet cravings on warm days. You simply blend the ingredients until smooth, then freeze briefly until it reaches a refreshing, ice cream-like consistency.
This easy recipe ensures you can enjoy the natural sweetness of fruit in a wholesome dessert without any fuss. It's a perfect way to cool down and enjoy the flavors of summer in a healthy and delicious way!
18. Rocky Road Ice Cream – Barefeet in the Kitchen
Creamy chocolate is combined with almond-flavored ice cream in this ice cream. Gooey marshmallows, chocolate chips, and almonds give it an array of different textures.
19. No Churn Mango Ice Cream – iFood Real
With only three ingredients, this mango ice cream is fantastic for clean eating. You don't need an ice cream machine, and the recipe is practically no-fail!
20. 3 Musketeers Homemade Ice Cream – Recipe Boy
Inspired by the beloved candy bar, indulge in this homemade ice cream adorned with chunky Three Musketeers pieces!
This delightful treat combines creamy vanilla ice cream with generous chunks of Three Musketeers candy bars, adding a decadent twist to a classic dessert. Each spoonful offers a creamy texture with a delightful mix of chocolate and nougat, creating a nostalgic and satisfying flavor experience.
Whether enjoyed straight from the bowl or as a topping on warm brownies or waffles, this homemade creation promises to be a crowd-pleaser for any sweet tooth craving a bit of chocolatey indulgence.
21. Nutella Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream – Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Chocolate and hazelnut combine in this ice cream great for Nutella lovers! It has crumbled brownies mixed in it, and the ice cream portion doesn't require an ice cream maker.
22. Smooth, Creamy, & No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream – Nut Free Wok
Make yummy strawberry ice cream at home! It's super creamy and smooth, and you don't even need an ice cream maker. This recipe is nut-free and egg-free, so it's easy to make and tastes just like the ice cream you buy at the store!
Making ice cream together can be a fun experience for the whole family. You can choose different flavors as a base like chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry, and everyone can take turns mixing all the ingredients together. After you pour the mixture into the container, it's exciting to watch it freeze.
Waiting for it to get cold enough is the hardest part, but it's worth it! When it's finally ready, everyone can grab their own scoop and top it with their favorite toppings like sprinkles, chocolate sauce, or fruit.
Sharing these special moments and enjoying your homemade ice cream together is a super cool way to create sweet memories with your family!
Which ice cream recipe are you most excited to try first?
Well, thank you so much for listing my mango ice cream recipe and calling it no fail.:) It is. Thank you!:) I am also into ice cream a lot right now. My recent creation is strawberry rhubarb and I just tested pineapple macadamia one.
Those sounds delicious too! I can’t wait to try your mango ice cream recipe!!
Thank you so much for including my Watermelon Coconut Ice-Cream recipe 🙂 Such a great list I can’t wait to give all these recipes a try
The last time I tried to make a homemade ice cream it didn’t go very well.