Ice Cream Makers: Recipes & Guides

Whipping up your favorite treat has never been easier. Our ice cream maker guide covers tips, techniques, product recommendations and, of course, recipes.

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The Best Ice Cream Makers for Summer 2024 [Tested and Reviewed]

Our Test Kitchen experts found the best ice cream maker for every kind of frozen treat fan.

Top Ice Cream Accessories: Must-Have Tools for Making the Perfect Treats

We all scream for these super-fun ice cream accessories. We've found the best ice cream scoops, terrific toppings and so...


Stracciatella Gelato

Cool down the Italian way with stracciatella gelato! The classic Italian gelato flavor features delicate chocolate ribbons in a smooth,...


Avocado Ice Cream

Have extra avocados? Put them to work in this thick and creamy chocolate ice cream. The light olive-green color makes...


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Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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Our vanilla ice cream recipe is perfect for those who have never made ice cream in their life, as well...

Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Creamy peanut butter infuses a classic custard ice cream base to make this deeply nutty and rich peanut butter ice...


Coconut-Almond Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

This ice cream tastes like Almond Joy candy bars. Using a toaster oven and countertop ice cream maker couldn't make...

Bourbon Ice Cream

The brown sugar in this decadent bourbon ice cream gives a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the bourbon. When...


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Custard Ice Cream

We'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the...


Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...

London Fog Ice Cream

I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For...


Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...


Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You'll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor...


Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...


Spiced Persimmon Ice Cream

Developing new flavors of ice cream is a passion of mine and there are very few ingredients that I won't...

Pink Peppercorn and Sake Ice Cream

There's plenty of sake flavor in this rich ice cream studded with peppercorns. You'll get an interesting pop of heat...


Blue Cheese Ice Cream with Pomegranate Ripple

Try this sweet-savory ice cream with a glass of Prosecco or other sweet sparkling white wine. —Taste of Home Test...


Almond Butter Swirl Ice Cream

Warm weather days require ice cream! However, dealing with dairy intolerances can be tricky. This dairy-free recipe is a favorite...


Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Paprika & Agave

Pair this rich and creamy ice cream with a cup of hot or iced coffee. It's mildly sweet with a...


Strawberry Citrus Ice

Daiquiri fans, put away your straws for this blend of strawberries, lime juice and orange juice in a refreshing ice....


Country-Style Vanilla Ice Cream

The creamy texture of this old-fashioned ice cream, with its wonderful vanilla flavor, makes it a winner. Plus, it's simple...


Frozen Lemon Yogurt

Wanting something with fewer calories, I tinkered with a lemon ice cream recipe until I liked what I tasted. This...


Toffee Crunch Ice Cream

I grew up on a farm where we had fresh eggs, milk and cream, so we often made homemade ice...

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Keep a batch of this contest-winning mint chocolate chip ice cream in your freezer for a sweet treat any time....


Grape Sherbet

My husband, two daughters and I first enjoyed this refreshing treat at our friends' house. They graciously shared the recipe...


Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...


Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

Our pumpkin cheesecake ice cream recipe proves that cool treats are just as good on chilly days as scorching-hot ones.


Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe

Yes, this pumpkin ice cream recipe is sure to get you in the mood for fall, but it’s a delicious...


Chocolate Malted Ice Cream

As a child, I helped crank out gallons of homemade ice cream. And thanks to this recipe, I'm carrying on...