As the old sing-songy catchphrase goes, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” And there’s no better time to dig into a bowl of this frozen delight than in the heat of summer. Fire up your culinary prowess and cool down your belly with these 16 ice cream recipes you can easily make at home.
First things first: you’ll need an ice cream maker. And the good news is, you don’t need to break the bank. Home appliance ice cream makers come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and prices. This particular ice cream machine comes highly rated by several lifestyle magazines and is affordable. Plus, it’s got a fun retro vibe.
Now that you’ve got the necessary equipment, you’re ready to start churning out some homemade ice cream.
Let’s start with the basics: vanilla. We’ve got three recipes – one Philadelphia-style, another made with a custard base, and one vegan. All are creamy and delicious and sure to hit the spot when you’re in the mood for a classic.
William Sonoma’s Philadelphia-Style Vanilla: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/philadelphia-style-vanilla-ice-cream.html
Custard-Style Vanilla from The Food Network: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/custard-style-vanilla-ice-cream-12736714
Food & Wine’s Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/vegan-vanilla-bean-ice-cream
Next up, another fave: chocolate. This recipe for “Death by Chocolate” ice cream features a rich chocolate base amped up with a chocolate fudge swirl. For those who like a bit of nostalgia with their dessert, we’ve got a chocolate malt version just for you. Stop drooling and just go make it already!
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream from Handle the Heat: https://handletheheat.com/death-chocolate-ice-cream/
Chocolate Malt Ice Cream from Little Figgy: https://www.littlefiggy.com/chocolate-malt-ice-cream/#mv-creation-61-jtr
Finally, the sleeper hit of the basic bunch: mint chocolate chip. It’s always surprising to learn how many people love mint chip ice cream, and this recipe avoids the mint extract and unnatural green hue for a minty punch derived from real mint leaves.
“The Best” Mint Chip Ice Cream from Serious Eats: https://www.seriouseats.com/best-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-recipe
Okay, now that the basics are out of the way, we can move on to less conventional flavors, like salted caramel. Salted versions of your favorite sweets are all the rage, so it’s only fitting that ice cream got the treatment, too. King Arthur Baking has a stellar custard-based salted caramel ice cream recipe that will blow your taste buds away.
Salted Caramel Ice Cream by King Arthur Baking: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/salted-caramel-ice-cream-recipe
Let’s continue with the not-so-average ice cream varieties. This list of recipes will have you doing a happy dance for how tasty the flavor combos are!
No-Churn Almond Raspberry Swirl from Epicurious: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/no-churn-almond-and-raspberry-swirl-ice-cream
Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper Ice Cream from Epicurious: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/strawberry-honey-balsamic-with-black-pepper-ice-cream-salt-straw
Sweet Corn Ice Cream from Grandbaby Cakes: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/corn-ice-cream/
Espresso Chip Ice Cream from Country Living: https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a32406521/espresso-chip-ice-cream-recipe/
Cookies & Cream Nutella Ice Cream from A Dash of Sanity: https://dashofsanity.com/cookies-cream-nutella-ice-cream/
Food & Wine’s Olive Oil Ice Cream: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/olive-oil-ice-cream
I Heart Naptime’s S’mores Ice Cream: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/smores-ice-cream/
Honey Lavender Ice Cream from Food & Wine: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/honey-lavender-ice-cream
Food & Wine’s Vegan Chocolate Chipotle Ice Cream: https://www.foodandwine.com/desserts/frozen-desserts/ice-cream/vegan-chocolate-chipotle-ice-cream
Whether you make one or all of these ice cream recipes, you’ll find that making your own gourmet ice cream is easy and much less expensive than frequent trips to the ice cream parlor. PSECU is here to help our members strengthen their overall financial wellness in small ways – like saving money on delicious summer treats – and big ways – like buying a home or saving for the future. When you’re a member of PSECU, we’ll help you achieve more. Join today!