Scoop Up Happiness: 40 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
Get ready to chill out, because we’ve scooped up the ultimate collection of 40 homemade ice cream recipes that’ll make your freezer the coolest place in town! Whether you’re nuts for pistachio, going bananas for banana, or dreaming of diving into blackberry bliss, we’ve got a flavor for every craving. Cookie monsters, rejoice—there’s Biscoff and Oreo creations that will have you licking the bowl (and maybe the spoon, too). From classic to quirky, these recipes are the cherry on top of your dessert game. So grab your cones and stretchy pants—because things are about to get un-cone-trollably delicious!
Why these ice cream recipes are great:
- Churn and no-churn options, dairy-free and vegan options too – there’s something for every occasion!
- The best and most unique homemade ice cream recipes.
- If you LOVE ice cream, you’ll want to make them all!
40 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes for Every Craving!
Discover 40 irresistible homemade ice cream recipes, from classic pistachio and banana to decadent Biscoff cookie and Mississippi Mud. Cool off with easy, delicious flavors perfect for every sweet tooth and summer craving!
Biscoff Cheesecake Ice Cream is a rich and creamy treat that combines the irresistible flavors of spiced Biscoff cookies with velvety cheesecake.
Pecans, chocolate, and swirls of caramel combine in this easy turtle ice cream. It’s a simple no-churn recipe you can make without an ice cream maker!
Easy Chips Ahoy Pudding Ice Cream recipe. Made with only 6 ingredients, you don’t need whipping cream for this dessert idea.
Creamy, no-churn Blackberry and Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream made with fresh blackberries and rich chocolate pieces. This easy summer recipe is the ultimate homemade treat for hot days and backyard gatherings.
Salted caramel ice cream with a dulce le leche ribbon makes this Dulce le Leche Ice Cream doubly indulgent. Whether you make homemade dulce le leche, or use a good commercially prepared dulce le leche, this frozen custard-base ice cream is creamy, dreamy, and muy delicioso!
Ditch the protein powder, have a homemade peanut butter ice cream. Who said you can’t say healthy & delicious together?
This no-churn blueberry cheesecake ice cream combines a creamy cheesecake base with vibrant blueberry swirls for a refreshing summer treat. No special equipment is needed—just whip, swirl, and freeze for a delightful homemade dessert.
Try this no-churn red velvet ice cream for a rich and creamy ice cream dish that friends and family will love!
Chestnut ice cream is not just popular for the holidays in France but for any time of year. Made with chestnut and vanilla paste, this is so delicious with many French desserts or on its own.
Make delicious gluten-free Cookies and Cream ice cream easily at home. Enjoy chocolate chip cookie pieces in a vanilla base, machine or not.
This strawberry cheesecake ice cream is made with cream cheese and real strawberries, and is an egg-free, extra-creamy summer treat. Inspired by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream!
Peaches and Cream Ice Cream is rich and creamy, made with lots of fresh peaches and refreshing lime juice and zest.
Rich, ultra-creamy, with a bold coffee flavor — this is the best homemade coffee ice cream recipe! It’s easy to make with only 7 ingredients and is better than store-bought or ice cream parlor varieties.
This 3-ingredient pistachio ice cream is rich, nutty, and irresistibly creamy. Made without an ice cream maker, it’s a quick and easy way to enjoy a luxurious pistachio treat at home.
This Mississippi Mud ice cream is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Double-chocolate ice cream is layered with fudge and chopped Oreos, making it a decadent sweet treat that’s perfect for summer.
Rich and creamy raspberry sherbet is a refreshing summer treat.
Here’s a recipe for homemade Black Coffee Ice Cream with a dark, rich flavor that tastes as wonderful as the aroma of coffee.
Banana Pudding Cheesecake Ice Cream combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic flavor of banana pudding, creating a perfect warm-weather treat.
This easy homemade vanilla ice cream is a no-churn recipe that's perfect for any time of year. Only three ingredients are needed for an effortless, rewarding, and satisfying dessert.
This Ube Ice Cream Recipe uses purple yams for a vibrant, nutty flavor. Easy to make and a unique twist on classic ice cream.
This No Churn Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe makes quick work of your backyard rhubarb in a very creamy and delicious way!
Honey Coconut Kefir Ice Cream Recipe — Registered Dietitian Columbia SC
This honey kefir coconut ice cream is a fun spin on frozen yogurt that you can make at home!
Make this dairy-free vanilla protein ice cream for a dish that is high in protein, and a guilt-free frozen treat.
An easy and delicious No-Churn Black Cherry Ice Cream recipe. So simple and tasty.
Made with just 4 ingredients, this easy condensed milk ice cream recipe is the best. Whip it in 5 minutes and then freeze it. It's that simple!
Rich, ultra-creamy, and chocolatey — this is the best homemade chocolate ice cream recipe ever! It’s easy to make with only 7 ingredients (including two forms of chocolate), has a rich chocolate flavor and is just as good as any ice cream shop!
Homemade rose and pistachio ice cream is a match made in heaven. Simply delicious and creamy! Beat the heat with this yummy treat!
This no-churn ice cream tastes like banana bread! It’s warmly spiced, creamy, and delicious.
No need an ice cream maker to make this No Churn Nutella Ice Cream! With 3 simple ingredients, this homemade ice cream is such an easy recipe.
This 3-ingredient strawberry ice cream is creamy, fruity, and incredibly easy to make—no ice cream maker needed! Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, it’s the perfect summer treat.
The rose-colored hue of this custard-style Prickly Pear Ice Cream is striking, and its creamy flavor is at once unusual and delicious. This pretty pink custard ice cream features prickly pear pulp (either fresh or frozen), cinnamon stick, rum, and a creamy egg and half and half base.
Ice cream in a bag is such a fun recipe to make with kids! Kids will love this easy and delicious ice cream recipe.
This blueberry cheesecake protein ice cream is super creamy, and packed with real blueberry and cheesecake flavor for the ultimate ice cream treat.
This rich and creamy beer ice cream is inspired by Häagen-Dazs'® stout chocolate pretzel ice cream. It's a perfect Game Day dessert!
The avocado gives it an ultra-creamy, smooth texture complemented by the refreshing mint flavor. The ice cream has a nice chocolate chip crunch and a subtle tropical aroma from the coconut cream.
This Homemade Fresh Peach Ice Cream captures the flavours of summer peaches! It is made the traditional way and uses an ice cream maker.
A unique recipe for pistachio ice cream inspired by a Michelin restaurant in Paris - with vanilla, coconut and an optional (but wonderful) hint of wasabi
Homemade vanilla ice cream without an ice cream maker is delicious and fun to make with kids… The perfect summer activity and treat! Made with real ingredients and a little love!
This 4-ingredient Biscoff ice cream is indulgent, creamy, and packed with the irresistible flavor of Lotus Biscoff cookies. No ice cream maker needed, just a simple, decadent treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.
You’re not going to believe how delicious this recipe for Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Boozy Cherries and Hot Fudge Sauce is!!! I believe it's the best dessert I've ever made.