Ice Cream Recipes

Whether it’s for a birthday or a barbecue, recipes with ice cream make the perfect dessert! Find easy things to make with ice cream—and learn what to do with leftover ice cream, too.

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    Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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    We don't want to brag, but as far as vanilla ice cream recipes go, this one is the best. And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too. No ice cream maker? No problem. Just follow the directions below to learn how to make homemade ice cream by hand. It's the perfect base for our best ice cream sundae ideas, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    How to Make Milkshakes

    Strawberry? Peppermint fudge? Banana? Any flavor you like! Learn how to make milkshakes from scratch with our step-by-step guide (plus...

    Creamy Coconut Peppermint Pie

    Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...


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    Cherry and Chocolate Ice Cream Pie

    We took cherry pie to a whole new level as a frozen treat. With a luscious layer of chocolate fudge...

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    Grilled Banana Brownie Sundaes

    My niece Amanda Jean and I have a lot of fun in the kitchen creating different dishes. One of us...


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    Festive Mint Cream Dessert

    Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. For a chocolaty dessert,...


    Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream Pie

    My family and I always try new desserts during the holidays. This one was a clear winner, so we now...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte

    My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...

    Banana Split Supreme

    This lovely and delightful dessert has the classic flavor of a banana split. It's a cool, creamy treat with no...


    Root Beer Float

    It's easy to make a root beer float at home. Ours is cool and creamy, with the perfect ratio of...


    Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

    Growing up, getting a Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake was always a special treat. There was something magical about that...


    Affogato

    This affogato recipe creates a simple, swirly combination of cold gelato and hot espresso that is impossible to resist.


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    Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

    Get all the ice cream truck nostalgia with this cookie ice cream sandwich recipe complete with freshly baked cookies, velvety...

    Peppermint Milkshake

    Our recipe for peppermint milkshake makes a thick, creamy and smooth shake that’s filled with peppermint extract and peppermint candies....


    Yoda Soda

    It takes only three ingredients to create this jazzed-up Yoda soda punch. Instead of vanilla ice cream, try it with...


    Kulfi

    Looking for a frozen dessert recipe that does not require an ice cream machine? Try kulfi, a sweet, thick Indian...


    Tebow’s Special Ice Cream Pie

    You'll want to thank Tim Tebow's mom, Pam Tebow, for sharing this special family dessert recipe: Peanut butter ice cream...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

    These chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Add an...


    Guinness Float

    The perfect finale to a dinner party, this Guinness float is decadence in a pint glass. The rich, velvety and...


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    Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

    We turned an iconic ice cream truck treat into a dessert you can make at home. Learn how to make...


    Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars

    Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...

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