Maybe it’s the nostalgia of making it on a warm afternoon, or the simple satisfaction of scooping something you made yourself. Either way, ice cream from scratch tends to taste richer, creamier, and fresher than anything you grab from the freezer aisle.
If you’re looking for a sweet way to cool down this season, these 16 homemade ice cream recipes are definitely worth trying. Each one is simple to make and full of flavor, proving that sometimes the best desserts really do come from your own kitchen.
Banana Pudding Cheesecake Ice Cream
This yummy Banana Pudding Cheesecake Ice Cream dessert is as fun to make as it is to eat! Imagine layers of creamy, spiced whipped cream, sweet bananas, crunchy cookies, and rich cheesecake all coming together in a frozen, rich dessert.
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Creamy Banana Ice Cream Popsicles
These banana popsicles are super creamy, sweet, and luscious! Each bite is a soft and creamy delight! Best of all, they are made with only five ingredients, using real bananas, vanilla, milk, sweetener, and cream to create the most creamy and craveable banana popsicles imaginable!
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No-Churn Cherry Pie Ice Cream
This Cherry pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for summer. It can be made from scratch using fresh cherries or canned cherry pie filling. The combination of tart cherries and creamy ice cream is incredibly good.
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Black Forest Brownie Ice Cream
If you like black forest cake, you’re going to LOVE this ice cream! It has a vanilla ice cream base swirled with a fresh cherry compote, rich chocolate chunks, and delicious brownie bites.
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Brown Sugar Boba Ice Cream Bars
Creamy, dreamy, dairy-free coconut ice cream is laced with sweet and chewy mochi-like pearls of goodness in these Brown Sugar Boba Ice Cream Bars. Made with just 6 ingredients and naturally vegan & gluten-free, these are a summer treat you need in your repertoire!
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Passion Fruit Ice Cream
This 4-ingredient passion fruit ice cream is completely eggless, dairy-free, and doesn’t require an ice cream maker. It’s the perfect vegan frozen dessert for summer!
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Date-Sweetened Ice Cream
Naturally sweeten your favorite frozen treat with homemade date-sweetened vanilla bean ice cream!
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Easy sugar-free blueberry cheesecake ice cream is a delicious dessert made from just five ingredients! This recipe can be used without an ice cream maker.
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No Churn Ice Cream
This perfect summer treat does not require a machine or any cooking of ingredients! A staple at my house during summer!
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Lime Ice Cream
This lime ice cream is a refreshing summer treat that strikes the perfect balance between creamy and tangy. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients – fresh lime juice, whole milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.
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Strawberry Ice Cream
Creamy no-churn strawberry ice cream is a vanilla ice cream swirled with an easy strawberry sauce and fresh strawberry pieces, making a delicious homemade treat! No ice cream machine or specialized equipment is required; anyone can make this frozen treat right at home with only five ingredients.
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Lavender Nice Cream
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Mango Gelato
This Mango Gelato is creamy, easy to make, and has a delicious tropical mango flavor! You’ll love that this simple no-churn gelato uses just 4 ingredients and is so incredibly creamy and scoopable. Just one bite and you will journey from Italy to a tropical island!
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Mascarpone Ice Cream
Do you want a creamy, dreamy Mascarpone Ice Cream that’s easy to make and tastes amazing? If the answer is yes, then you can stop looking. You’ve come to the right place. This traditional Italian ice cream recipe is all that and more!
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Cheesecake Ice Cream
If you’re looking for homemade vanilla ice cream that tastes like cheesecake, this frozen treat combines the best of both worlds. Its texture is very creamy, and you can serve it plain with graham cracker crumbs or add a topping to enjoy your favorite cheesecake flavor as a frozen dessert.
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Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream
This homemade no-churn blueberry ice cream is bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to make. It’s ultra-creamy, packed with rich blueberry goodness, and swirled with even more for a bold berry punch in every bite. Scoop it into a cone, top it with sprinkles, and enjoy a summertime treat that’s as fun as it is delicious.
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