21 Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

There’s nothing quite as delightful as a bowl of creamy, dreamy homemade ice cream.

It’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, cooling off, or impressing friends and family.

With these 21 easy recipes, you can make delicious frozen treats at home.

From classic vanilla to exotic lavender honey, there’s something for everyone!

Why Make Ice Cream at Home?

Making ice cream at home has many benefits:

• Cost-Effective: It’s cheaper than buying premium brands from the store.
• Customizable: Adjust the sweetness, swap ingredients, and create flavors you love.
• Fresher Ingredients: You control what goes in; no preservatives or artificial additives.
• Fun Activity: Making ice cream is a creative and enjoyable process, perfect for family bonding or a solo project.

Tools You Will Need Blow

Before diving into the recipes, make sure you have these essential tools:

• Ice Cream Maker: While optional, this makes the process smoother.
• Mixing Bowls: For combining ingredients.
• Whisk or Electric Mixer: To mix the base.
• Blender: Essential for no-churn or fruit-based recipes.
• Airtight Containers: For freezing and storing your ice cream.

Tips for Perfect Homemade Ice Cream

• Use high-fat dairy for a creamier texture.
• Chill your base mixture before churning.
• Don’t overmix; aim for a smooth, creamy consistency.
• Freeze for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for the best results.

The Recipes

Below is a table of all 21 recipes with their key ingredients. Scroll down for detailed instructions on each.

Flavor	Key Ingredients
Vanilla Bean	Heavy cream, milk, vanilla bean, sugar
Chocolate Fudge	Cocoa powder, dark chocolate, cream, sugar
Strawberry	Fresh strawberries, cream, sugar
Mango Sorbet	Fresh mangoes, sugar, water (dairy-free)
Raspberry Swirl	Raspberries, cream, sugar
Coconut Lime	Coconut milk, lime zest, sugar
Peanut Butter Chocolate	Peanut butter, chocolate chunks, cream
Salted Caramel	Sugar, butter, cream, sea salt
Brownie Batter	Brownie mix, cream, sugar
Matcha Green Tea	Matcha powder, cream, milk, sugar
Lavender Honey	Dried lavender, honey, cream, sugar
Churro	Cinnamon, sugar, cream
Banana Nice Cream	Frozen bananas (vegan, sugar-free)
Avocado Lime	Avocados, lime juice, cream, sugar
Greek Yogurt Berry	Greek yogurt, mixed berries, honey
Cotton Candy	Cotton candy flavoring, cream, sugar
Birthday Cake	Cake mix, sprinkles, cream
Bubblegum	Bubblegum extract, cream, sugar
Pumpkin Spice	Pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cream, sugar
Eggnog	Eggnog, nutmeg, cream
Peppermint Bark	Peppermint extract, chocolate, cream

1). Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Heat the milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
2. Scrape the vanilla bean seeds into the mixture and steep for 30 minutes.
3. Chill the mixture, then churn in an ice cream maker.

2). Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Whisk together cocoa powder, melted chocolate, cream, and sugar.
2. Chill the mixture for 2 hours.
3. Churn and freeze until firm.

3). Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix pureed strawberries with cream, milk, and sugar.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

4). Mango Sorbet

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Blend mangoes, sugar, and water until smooth.
2. Freeze in a shallow dish, stirring every 30 minutes until firm.

5). Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raspberries, mashed
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Mix raspberries with sugar and cook until syrupy.
2. Combine cream and milk; churn, then swirl in the raspberry syrup.

6). Coconut Lime Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• Zest of 2 limes

Instructions:

1. Whisk all ingredients together.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

7). Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup chocolate chunks

Instructions:

1. Mix peanut butter, cream, milk, and sugar until smooth.
2. Churn and fold in chocolate chunks.

8). Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1. Melt sugar and butter to make caramel.
2. Stir in cream and salt; cool, then churn.

9). Brownie Batter Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup prepared brownie mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Whisk brownie mix with cream, milk, and sugar.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

10). Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Dissolve matcha powder in warm milk.
2. Combine with cream and sugar; chill, churn, and freeze.

11). Lavender Honey Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp dried lavender
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Steep lavender in warm milk for 30 minutes.
2. Strain, mix with cream and honey, then churn.

12). Churro Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk

Instructions:

1. Mix cinnamon and sugar with cream and milk.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

13). Banana Nice Cream

Ingredients:

• 4 frozen bananas, sliced

Instructions:

1. Blend frozen bananas until creamy.
2. Serve immediately or freeze for a firmer texture.

14). Avocado Lime Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Blend avocados, lime juice, cream, and sugar until smooth.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

15). Greek Yogurt Berry Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 1/2 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Blend yogurt, berries, and honey.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

16). Cotton Candy Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients until combined.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

17). Birthday Cake Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cake mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Whisk cake mix, cream, and milk.
2. Churn and fold in sprinkles.

18). Bubblegum Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp bubblegum extract
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients and churn.
2. Freeze until set.

19). Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Blend pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cream, and sugar.
2. Chill, churn, and freeze.

20). Eggnog Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups eggnog
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Mix eggnog, nutmeg, and cream.
2. Churn and freeze.

21). Peppermint Bark Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup

Storage Tips

• Use airtight containers to prevent freezer burn.
• Consume within 2–3 weeks for the best flavor.
• Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Conclusion

Homemade ice cream is not only delicious but also a fun and rewarding project. Try out these 21 recipes and let us know your favorite in the comments! Whether you’re in the mood for classic vanilla, fruity mango sorbet, or indulgent brownie batter, there’s an ice cream here for everyone. Happy churning!

FAQs

1. Do I need an ice cream maker?

No, you don’t necessarily need an ice cream maker. Many recipes here, such as Banana Nice Cream and Mango Sorbet, are no-churn and require only a blender and freezer.

2. How can I make my ice cream creamier?

Using high-fat dairy products, such as heavy cream and whole milk, results in creamier ice cream. Also, make sure to chill your base mixture thoroughly before churning.

3. How long does homemade ice cream last?

Homemade ice cream is best enjoyed within 2–3 weeks when stored in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.