35 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes We Adore

Ingredients

• —Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
• —Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
• —Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
• —Peanut Butter Ice Cream
• —Blackberry Ice Cream
• —Chocolate Ice Cream
• —Coffee Ice Cream
• —Butterscotch Ice Cream
• —Avocado Ice Cream
• —Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream
• —Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
• —Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
• —Rainbow Sherbet
• —Strawberry Ice Cream
• —Butter Pecan Ice Cream
• —Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream
• —No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream
• —Red Velvet Ice Cream
• —Rocky Road Ice Cream
• —Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream
• —Matcha Ice Cream
• —Salted Caramel Ice Cream
• —Brownie Batter Ice Cream
• —Peach Ice Cream
• —S’mores Ice Cream
• —Rum Raisin Ice Cream
• —Caramelized White Chocolate and Macadamia Ice Cream
• —No-Churn Banana Ice Cream
• —Coconut Ice Cream
• —No-Churn Triple Chocolate Ice Cream
• —Mango Ice Cream
• —Lavender Honey Ice Cream
• —Eggnog Ice Cream
• —Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
• —Pumpkin Cheesecake No Churn Ice Cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Choose a recipe

   Select the ice cream recipe you would most like to make.

2. 2

   Gather ingredients

   Bring together all the ingredients required for your chosen recipe.

3. 3

   Prepare the ice cream

   Make the chosen ice cream recipe in 30 minutes or less.

What are homemade ice cream recipes?

This is a collection of 35 ideas rather than one specified ice cream formula, with flavours ranging from traditional vanilla to fruit, chocolate and nut combinations. Ice cream has many regional traditions, and this selection brings together familiar favourites and playful variations without tying them to a single cuisine.

The options include both machine-made and no-churn styles. Pick an individual recipe from the collection for its full ingredient quantities and method; the overview here does not provide a shared base recipe.

Choose a style

Classic: Vanilla, chocolate and coffee are familiar starting points when you want a straightforward flavour.

No-churn: Lemon, banana, triple chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake are labelled as no-churn options, so they are useful choices if you do not have an ice cream maker. Check the individual recipe for its specific method.

Think about mix-ins

Crunchy additions: Cookies, pecans, macadamias and brownie pieces feature in several flavour ideas. The exact preparation and when to add them depend on the chosen recipe.

Swirls: Raspberry, caramel and similar additions can bring contrasting flavour and colour. Follow the selected recipe’s instructions so the swirl remains distinct.

Match the recipe to your equipment

Ice cream maker: Choose a recipe that calls for one and follow its instructions for churning and freezing; the collection overview does not specify machine settings.

No machine: Select a recipe marked no-churn rather than assuming a churned recipe will work the same way without equipment. Its individual instructions determine how to mix and freeze it.

Allow time to freeze

Preparation time is not the same as ready-to-scoop time: homemade ice cream often needs additional freezing, but no chilling or freezing duration is provided for this collection. Check the specific recipe before planning when to serve it.

For the best texture, use the doneness and freezing cues given in the chosen recipe. There is no shared temperature or timing that applies to all 35 options.

Serve and customise

Pairing: Serve a scoop on its own or alongside a simple biscuit, fruit or warm dessert, choosing a contrast that suits the flavour.

Finishing touches: A little extra fruit, chocolate or chopped nuts can echo the ingredients in the ice cream. Keep additions modest so they do not overwhelm the scoop.

Recipe notes & tips

• Choose one specific recipe before shopping, as this collection does not give a shared ingredient list or quantities.
• Check whether your chosen option needs an ice cream maker before you begin.
• Read the individual recipe for chilling and freezing times, which are not included in this overview.
• Keep any mix-ins or swirls to the amounts specified in the recipe you select.
• Use the chosen recipe’s texture and doneness cues rather than applying one method to every flavour.

Variations

• Classic choice: Pick vanilla, chocolate or coffee for a familiar flavour.
• Fruit choice: Try blackberry, mango, peach or strawberry for a fruit-led option.
• Chocolate choice: Choose a brownie, rocky road or triple chocolate variation for a richer style.
• Nut choice: Look to butter pecan, pistachio or macadamia for a nutty option.
• No-churn choice: Select one of the recipes explicitly labelled no-churn if you lack an ice cream maker.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming one method fits all: Follow the instructions for the specific recipe you choose.
• Skipping equipment checks: Confirm whether the recipe needs an ice cream maker before starting.
• Forgetting freeze time: Check the full recipe in advance so you can plan when to serve it.
• Guessing quantities: Use the selected recipe’s ingredient list rather than treating these flavour names as measurements.

How to store

Storage instructions vary by recipe and are not included in this collection overview. Follow the selected recipe’s guidance for covering, freezing and serving leftovers.

Frequently asked questions