With the return of warmer weather, dessert cravings tend to quickly veer in the direction of ice cream. Kids eagerly await the opening of the local ice cream shop for the season, and somehow turning on the oven just doesn't hold the same appeal it did in January.
If you too, can't wait for the ice cream shop to fling its doors open, don't despair. Homemade ice cream is where it's at. If you've never made your own before, you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover how easy it is.
Here are 21 easy-to-make homemade ice cream recipes that will please any palate. No ice cream churn? No problem! Many of these recipes are no-churn, and you'll be eating your own, decadent ice cream in no time!
1. Avocado Ice Cream
This easy avocado ice cream is minty, sweet, and delicious. That subtle green color is so satisfying.
Made from ripe avocado with dark chocolate chunks, it's a healthier twist to the classic Mexican avocado ice cream. Plus, it's made with no refined sugar or dairy.
Get the recipe here.
2. Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Dulce de leche ice cream is a classic, smooth and creamy ice cream, full of caramel goodness.
Quick and easy, this recipe only calls for five ingredients, making it one of the easiest, and most delicious way to cool down this summer.
Get the recipe here.
3. Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream
Have some leftover buttermilk from another recipe? Don't toss it!
Here's a fun recipe that uses buttermilk to bring a little tanginess to the classic combination of blueberry and lemon. The color those blueberries give to the ice cream is just lovely!
Get the recipe here.
4. Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is a tart and sweet ice cream version of the beloved key lime pie.
This recipe doesn't call for cooking or chilling the ice cream base, which really speeds things up. Simply whisk the base together and churn it in your ice cream maker!
Get the recipe here.
5. Tiramisu Ice Cream
A refreshingly cold version of the Italian dessert classic, this delightful ice cream recipe is one to reach for when you want a special dessert to finish off a summer dinner with friends.
The subtle flavors of mascarpone cheese, coffee-infused Lady Fingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder, all come together for a truly decadent dessert.
Get the recipe here.
6. Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Here's another no-churn ice cream recipes that's just so easy, you'll want to make it again and again. The brightness of the cherries makes this especially inviting.
With a vanilla cheesecake base, this recipe is sweet delight from start to finish.
Get the recipe here.
7. Lavender Honey Ice Cream
Everything about this ice cream recipe just feels luxurious and fancy.
The lightly floral flavor of the lavender gives it a bit of an old fashioned feel, but there's no need to drag out the heavy old ice cream maker. This is an easy recipe, no churning needed!
Get the recipe here.
8. Dragon Fruit Ice Cream
This dairy-free dragon fruit ice cream is a fun and colorful way to cool down this summer. Your kids won't believe that bright color!
Made with just dragon fruit and bananas, ice cream just doesn't get easier (or healthier!) than this!
Get the recipe here.
9. Coquito Frozen Custard (Coconut and Rum Ice Cream)
Coquito Frozen Custard is a rich coconut and rum ice cream, that gets its inspiration from the popular Puerto Rican holiday drink.
With flecks of ground cinnamon, and topped with a garnish of toasted coconut, this frozen dessert is just sweet, decadent, and truly vacation-worthy!
Get the recipe here.
10. Oreo Ice Cream
Just look at the texture and rich color on that ice cream! This is the recipe I'm going for first.
We probably could call this "double Oreo ice cream", since it uses the beloved cookie crumbs steeped in custard to create that decadent base, then the whole thing is churned with more Oreo pieces.
Get the recipe here.
11. Black Cherry Ice Cream
This beautiful ice cream gets its color from black cherries. Either fresh or frozen cherries work, so no need to wait until cherries are in season to try this luscious recipe.
You'll just love the way those bright purple bits are flecked throughout each scoop.
Get the recipe here.
12. Pistachio Ice Cream
This homemade pistachio ice cream is full of toasted pistachio flavor, and that gorgeous green color is totally natural!
This recipe is made Sicilian-style, using tapioca starch (or cornstarch) instead of eggs. It all comes together in a gloriously nutty dessert that will delight pistachio lovers.
Get the recipe here.
13. No-Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream
This easy Peanut Butter Ice Cream is another no-churn favorite, just packed with peanut butter flavor.
Sweet and salty honey-roasted peanuts take this recipe right over the top, for extra peanut flavor and a bit of crunch. With just four ingredients, this one is definitely an easy family favorite.
Get the recipe here.
14. Chocolate Malted Crunch Ice Cream
This Chocolate Malted Crunch Ice Cream is sure to be a favorite with anyone who loves that old fashioned malt flavor.
It has a smooth and delicious chocolate ice cream base, and then crushed Whoppers are swirled throughout.
Get the recipe here.
15. Turkish Delight Ice Cream
Here's a unique ice cream flavor you don't see every day. This eggless rose ice cream recipe is fool-proof and a really easy way to enjoy the best flavors of Turkish cuisine.
Made with double cream, whole milk, and sugar, this is a classic ice cream recipe that uses rose syrup to delicately perfume and color the ice cream.
Get the recipe here.
16. Coconut Ice Cream
Here's a delicious homemade coconut ice cream, that really doubles down on the wonderful flavor of coconut.
Chocolate shavings are swirled in, for a classic coconut and chocolate combination that's just irresistible.
Get the recipe here.
17. Chocolate Almond Nice Cream
This chocolate almond "nice cream" is made with just 4 ingredients, and uses only banana as the sweetener.
It's a healthy ice cream recipe that's dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and yet satisfyingly rich and chocolatey. It's sure to become a healthy go-to favorite!
Get the recipe here.
18. Espresso Ice Cream with Fudge Swirl
With bold flavors of coffee and chocolate, this decadent homemade ice cream is actually dairy-free and gluten free, so just about anyone can enjoy this delicious frozen treat.
It's an easy homemade ice cream recipe, so even if you've never made ice cream before, don't let that stop you!
Get the recipe here.
19. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Delicious cookies and cream ice cream is so easy to make in your own kitchen, no trip to town needed. This easy recipe walks you through making your own batch of this delicious, classic ice cream.
Not a chocolate cookie fan? This is your chance to get creative and use any cookie you love.
Get the recipe here.
20. Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream
This Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream is a hearty, flavor-packed frozen treat.
Loaded with extra protein, this recipe walks you through making this either with a Ninja Creami, or a simple loaf pan version.
Get the recipe here.
21. Rose Ice Cream
This homemade rose ice cream is made with real rose petals for a floral, pink dessert that's delicately delicious.
It's is made by infusing fragrant rose petals into milk, and then turning it all into a rich and creamy base. It's a surprising and light-flavored ice cream that everyone will love.
Get the recipe here.
23 Homemade Donuts That Are Just So Good
There is absolutely nothing that makes breakfast time feel more playful, and more indulgent, than a really good donut.
There's no need to stop by the bakery or donut shop to get that morning fix though. Donuts are easier to make at home than you probably think, and here are 23 of our favorite recipes to get you started.
Get the recipe here.
21 Easy Coffee Desserts Anyone Can Make
Coffee is such a beloved flavor profile, it really deserves to be celebrated past noontime. Here's a whole list of tried-and true desserts that take the flavors of coffee and espresso and run with them.
From soft and squishy cookies, to popsicles, to decadent cakes and panna cottas, there's something here for every coffee lover.
Get the recipes here.
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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