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We all love ice cream and these homemade ice cream recipes are perfect any time of the year. There is a flavor combination for everyone and all of the recipes are super easy to make.
Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
Nothing says summer like homemade ice cream recipes but we enjoy ice cream all year! Whether it is a cookout, party or just a special treat, everyone always loves ice cream!
I don’t know about you but one of my favorite memories is making homemade ice cream with the family. Now that we have a household filled with kids we want to make these same special memories with them.
We have found some delicious homemade ice cream recipes that I bet you won’t be able to choose only one!
How can I make ice cream at home?
Whether you are hosting a big get together or just want a simple treat, these homemade ice cream recipes will be sure to please. We even have dairy free and healthy options for those looking for alternatives.
There are options for ice cream makers and recipes that do not require one. You will find something for everyone. Keep reading to find out how to make ice cream at home.
Can you make ice cream with half and half instead of heavy cream?
Yes, you can but it will change the consistency of the ice cream slightly. The texture will not be as rich and creamy.
How do you make simple ice cream?
Keep reading because we actually have some no-churn recipes that only call for 3 simple ingredients! It is not hard to make homemade ice cream!
Let’s get started with these easy homemade ice cream recipes!
1. Caramel Apple Ice Cream
Only 4 ingredients and you do not need an ice cream machine for this recipe. The caramel and apple combine to make a decadent dessert that tastes just like apple pie a la mode.
2. No-churn Blackberry Ripple Ice Cream
Sweet and tart ripples of blackberry woven through creamy mascarpone make this refreshing and delicious.
3. Coffee Ice Cream with Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate
This is beyond easy to put together and satisfies about every craving! The cream peanut butter with chocolate and coffee is a fantastic combination.
4. Minion Ice Cream
Bananas and Oreos make this a fun treat for kids. How cute are those Oreo eyes? Kids will love this recipe.
5. Cinnamon Pecan Ice Cream
This ice cream is so creamy and delicious. Pecan lovers will love this ice cream with a dash of cinnamon for sweetness!
6. No-Churn Brownie Fudge Ice Cream
This yummy ice cream combines cake and ice cream all in one! It’s so simple the kids can help with this homemade ice cream with condensed milk recipe.
7. 3-Ingredient Creamy Coconut Ice Cream
You don’t need an ice cream machine for this simple recipe. Just 3 ingredients and you can make this yummy coconut ice cream.
8. Homemade Coffee Ice Cream
This one is all about coffee, chocolate, and caramel. Need I say more? You will love this delicious recipe.
9. 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Ice Cream
This healthy ice cream uses only bananas and peanut butter. Such a yummy recipe for those looking for an alternative or a dairy-free option.
10. Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
The blend of vanilla and orange here is exceptional, each making the other a little bit sweeter in that sophisticated way only a fresh vanilla bean or true extract and fresh orange zest and juice can.
11. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe is so rich and creamy. You don’t need an ice cream machine for this easy 5-ingredient recipe.
12. Unicorn Ice Cream
Unicorn Ice Cream is an easy-to-make rainbow-inspired ice cream with colorful sprinkles. This no-churn unicorn ice cream is so simple with just 5 ingredients.
13. Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream
Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream Recipe is a rich and creamy treat. You can make this Universal Studios recipe at home to enjoy year-round.
14. Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
This light and smooth lime-flavored ice cream is so creamy and refreshing. The perfect dessert for a summer BBQ.
15. No-Churn Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream
Combine peanut butter cups with chocolate to create an indulgent summer treat. This is perfect for hot summer days.
16. No-Churn Pina Colada Ice Cream
This delicious ice cream is made with coconut cream and pineapple juice. So refreshing!
17. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt
Looking for a twist on regular ice cream? Try this treat made with yogurt and chocolate chip. The kids will love this cookie dough treat.
18. Strawberry Ice Cream
This No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream has a creamy texture, is loaded with fresh strawberries, and is easy to make. Simple ingredients make this a family favorite.
19. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
The yummy custard makes this vanilla bean ice cream extra creamy. The recipe is the perfect addition to your potluck or celebration.
20. Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe
Anyone can make this salted caramel ice cream with decadent ribbons of caramel.
21. No-Churn Maple Pecan Ice Cream
With real maple syrup and sweetened condensed milk, this recipe is sure to be delicious! Sounds like a fabulous combination.
22. Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
The combination of toasted marshmallows and whipping cream is light and creamy!
23. No-Churn Chocolate Cake Ice Cream
Chocolate cake and fudge sauce combine to make one very decadent dessert. This will quickly become your new favorite.
24. Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Pumpkin lovers will go crazy over this creamy pumpkin ice cream recipe. Perfect for Fall or Summer! And it’s dairy-free.
25. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
Scoop directly out of the bag and enjoy your favorite customizable homemade ice cream recipe in less time than it takes to run out and grab a pint.
26. Ice Cream with Jello
A fun twist on homemade ice cream with jello flavors! The kids will love choosing which kind of jello to use.
27. Peach Ice Cream
Homemade Peach Ice Cream is the perfect treat to cool off this summer. It is rich and creamy with easy ingredients. This no-churn recipe is simple to make.
28. Paleo Banana Nutella Ice Cream
This is a yummy alternative to those following a Paleo diet. The banana and creamy Nutella combine to make a luscious treat.
29. Mountain Dew Ice Cream
So fun and easy! Mountain Dew fans will love this refreshing recipe using their favorite soda.
30. Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
Layers of lemon and chopped vanilla wafers combine into creamy goodness to make this amazing treat.
31. Blueberry Cream Cheese Ice Cream
The ice cream base is a yummy cream cheese flavor. Next, add in blueberries and it’s so tangy and refreshing.
32. Patriotic No-Churn Ice Cream
This festive ice cream is vanilla-flavored and sure to be a hit for the 4th of July. So fun!
33. Chocolate-Covered Pretzel and Caramel Ice Cream
This ice cream is so rich and decadent with cream, caramel, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
34. Root Beer Float Ice Cream
Similar to a root beer float and only uses a few ingredients. This recipe is so easy and yummy.
35. Nutter Butter Ice Cream
Nutter Butter Ice Cream is creamy, delicious, and full of chunks of Nutter Butter Cookies. It is the perfect treat to enjoy all year long.
36. Blackberry Ice Cream
Blackberries are plentiful in the summer. Grab a handful to make this creamy and tangy ice cream.
37. Graham Canyon Ice Cream
Crunchy graham crackers, bits of chocolate, and candy come together for a smooth and creamy ice cream treat. Everyone will love this recipe.
38. 3-Ingredient M&M’s Ice Cream
If you are looking for an easy recipe, this one has only 3 ingredients. Mix in crispy M&Ms for a burst of color!
39. Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry fans will love this recipe. It is so delicious and tastes like a chocolate-covered strawberry.
40. Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream
Rainbow Sherbet combines several fruity flavors all in one! Kids will love the rainbow of fun colors.
41. Reese’s Peanut Butter Ice Cream
This Reese’s peanut butter ice cream recipe is oh-so-good and really satisfies that craving on a beautiful Summer day.
42. Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
We love homemade ice cream and this Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream is one of our favorites. It is easy to make and made with simple ingredients.
43. Pistachio Ice Cream
Pistachio Ice Cream has a creamy texture with a sweet and salty ice cream base. The chopped pistachios give it the perfect hint of saltiness that combines for a great treat.
45. Double Chocolate Cashew Ice Cream
The secret ingredient that makes this so creamy is chocolate cashew milk. Try this yummy dairy-free alternative for a great treat.
46. Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
This decadent ice cream recipe is a tasty combination of cherries and chocolate with a sweet and creamy ice cream base.
47. Healthy Pink Lemonade Ice Cream
This treat is made with frozen fruit and lemonade and kids will love it. It’s healthy and so simple that you can make it quickly.
48. M&M’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Lots of M&M’s and cookie dough come together to make a creamy ice cream mixture that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
49. 2-Ingredient Fruit Ice Cream
This 2 Ingredient Fruit Ice Cream Recipe tastes amazing and is easy to make. This refreshing ice cream is perfect for a hot summer day.
50. Koolaid Ice Cream
You can make Kool-aid ice cream with just 3 ingredients. This no-churn ice cream recipe is so easy and really delicious. Kids will love this!
51. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Just a few simple ingredients and anyone can make this decadent ice cream at home. It is the best! The Oreo cookies really add to it and each bite is just so yummy.
52. Red Velvet Ice Cream
Red Velvet Ice Cream is one of our favorite no-churn ice cream recipes. The cream cheese ice cream mixed with Red Velvet Cake makes this an easy homemade ice cream.
53. Chocolate Ice Cream
You won’t find any complicated ingredients or hard-to-find items in this recipe. They are all simple and readily available at the grocery store.
54. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice cream
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream combines your favorite cereal with no-churn ice cream. It is smooth and creamy and the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.
55. Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
This Chunky Monkey Ice Cream is one of my kids favorite ice from Ben and Jerry’s. I knew I had to recreate it with easy ingredients.
56. Vanilla Ice Cream
You must try this easy homemade vanilla ice cream recipe! It is so smooth and creamy plus incredibly simple to make.
57. Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Celebrate someone special today with this No Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream. We love celebrating and this Birthday Cake Ice Cream is so fun to make with fun Sprinkles.
58. Rolled Ice Cream
Homemade Rolled Ice Cream Recipe is super easy to make with only 2 ingredients. You can add any toppings you like in this fun and tasty recipe.
59. Churro Ice Cream
Each bite is layered with so much goodness for the best treat. The dulce de leche makes it so decadent. This is definitely a crowd-pleaser.
60. Christmas Ice Cream
Christmas Ice Cream is a delicious blend of holiday cookies, white chocolate, and more. This no-churn recipe is so easy and packed with holiday flavors.
61. Twix Ice Cream
Each bite is loaded with pieces of cookies, caramel and decadent chocolate. Chopped Twix Bars are swirled in every single bite for an amazing ice cream recipe.
62. Butterfinger Ice Cream
This homemade Butterfinger Ice Cream is a vanilla-flavored ice cream filled with crushed Butterfinger candy bars. Easy and delicious ice cream.
63. Cotton Candy Ice Cream
Kids love cotton candy and they love ice cream. So, it seemed like the perfect idea to combine both into this easy and amazing ice cream recipe.
64. Cookie Monster Ice Cream
Cookie Monster ice cream recipe is an easy no no-churn treat to make. With two different types of cookies, this homemade ice cream will be a hit.
65. Pumpkin Ice Cream
Pumpkin fans will go crazy over this easy recipe for homemade ice cream. It is packed with pumpkin flavor and so delicious.
66. Cinnamon Ice Cream
Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe is smooth and creamy for the perfect dessert or snack.
67. Peppermint Ice Cream
A decadent mixture of creamy ice cream and crushed peppermint candy. This no-churn recipe makes it easy to make homemade ice cream.
68. Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
This ice cream recipe is perfect to satisfy your craving for hot chocolate when it’s too hot.
69. Snickerdoodle Ice Cream
This easy ice cream takes minutes to whip up and you don’t need an ice cream maker. It is so simple but has all the flavors of delicious snickerdoodle cookies.
70. S’mores Ice Cream
Homemade S’mores Ice Cream Recipe has all of the flavors of s’mores in a tasty frozen treat.
71. Cheesecake Ice Cream
It is creamy and sweet while having the perfect amount of tanginess from the cheesecake.
72. Samoa Ice Cream
This Samoa Ice Cream recipe has everything you love about your favorite Girl Scout cookie.
73. Snickers Ice Cream
Everything is combined with a rich and creamy base for an irresistible treat.
74. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
From the strawberries and the graham cracker crumble to the creamy ice cream base, it is bursting with cheesecake flavor. The cream cheese in the ice cream base gives it such a wonderful cheesecake taste.
75. Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream
This Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream is loaded with chocolate and caramel flavor. It is the perfect way to beat the summer heat.
76. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This ice cream is perfect, especially on a cool fall night. Indulge in this rich and creamy pumpkin ice cream for an easy-to-make fall ice cream.
77. Pecan Pie Ice Cream
78. Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
Copycat Cherry Garcia Ice Cream Recipe is easy to make at home for a rich cherry-flavored dessert. This Ben and Jerry-inspired recipe only has a few ingredients with tasty results.
79. Dulce De Leche Ice Cream
Homemade Dulce De Leche Ice Cream is absolutely one of the easiest recipes. It is rich, creamy, and melts in your mouth.
80. Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream is a sweet and delicious dessert that is effortless to make. It has simple ingredients and no ice cream maker required.
81. Caramel Pecan Praline Ice Cream
The entire ice cream is a real treat and so rich and decadent. You do not need an ice cream maker for this no-churn homemade ice cream.
82. White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream
If you enjoy Haagen Dazs White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ice Cream, this recipe will be a hit. The delicious natural flavors intertwine into a fabulous mixture.
83. Lemon Shortbread Ice Cream
Anyone who loves lemon needs to try this Lemon Shortbread Ice Cream recipe. The ice cream mixture has crumbled cookies and lemon curd for a fabulous treat.
84. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Ice Cream is the combination of two of our favorite things. Rich Vanilla Base flavor mixed with Christmas Tree Cake is so delicious.
85. Homemade Gelato
86. Orange Sherbert
Orange Sherbet is simple to make with just 3 ingredients. The sweet flavor and creamy texture make this a tasty frozen dessert.
I’m so excited to try these homemade ice cream recipes.
There are so many yummy ones to try that I plan to make several. From birthdays to BBQs and afternoon treats, these homemade ice cream recipes are the perfect choice for a Summer dessert!
Which homemade ice cream recipes do you plan to make?
Whether you are looking for homemade ice cream with milk or homemade vanilla ice cream recipes for ice cream makers, there are ideas for everyone.
Wow your guests at the next dinner party with one of these recipes. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, just use one of the recipes that doesn’t require one. Easy!
Some of our favorites include vanilla ice cream recipes, coconut ice cream, chocolate ice cream, and dark chocolate. We just love it all!
You can even add whipped cream and sprinkles.
Sherry – Each ice cream maker is different. Mine is fine to use the recipes in – I would just read the instructions for the one that you have just to make sure. Thank you!
Can you put ice cream recipes in an ice cream maker