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    Published: Jun 30, 2022 · Modified: Nov 3, 2022 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    30+ Best Recipes for the Ice Cream Maker

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    Summer at my house means making the best homemade ice cream recipes in our ice cream maker. Don't get me wrong, we use it all year long but my Cuisinart ice cream maker sure does do double duty when the weather heats up outside. We love to make basic recipes like peaches & cream or get crazy and try peanut butter and throw in chopped-up candy bars and mini chocolate chips. Ice cream is typically made with three main ingredients; sugar, cream, & milk - then the fun begins with all the yummy stuff you add to it.

    If you are like me you are always ready to find the best ice cream machine recipes for any time of year. I reached out to many fellow food bloggers and was blown away by all the amazing recipes they shared. I knew I had not only hit the gold mine but had to share all these ice cream maker ideas with my readers. Today is your lucky day so I hope your ice cream maker insert is frozen and ready to churn out some of the best ice creams you have ever made.

    4 recipes images for different flavors of ice cream.

    To make it easy to find your new favorite or multiple favorites, I have created some categories. There are so many wonderful kinds of ice cream to make and try out, that you may not know where to begin.

    So if you have a dietary need like gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, or low-carb/keto, there is a great ice cream recipe for your ice cream maker here for you. Some ice cream recipes have eggs and some are made without them. There are even a few vegan recipes made without milk or cream.

    There are also family favorites with classics like chocolate, vanilla, or fruits or fun & tasty mix-ins. You can also churn up some great kid-friendly or boozy and gourmet ice creams for the adults. No matter which of these great recipes you choose to serve your friends and family, everyone will agree these are some of the best homemade ice creams ever.

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    • Family Favorite Ice Cream Recipes
    • Ice Cream Recipes with Fruit
    • Chocolate or Caramel Ice Cream Recipes
    • Ice Cream Recipes with Mix-Ins
    • Kid-Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
    • Adult-Favorite Ice Cream Recipes
    • Low-Carb or Vegan Ice Cream Recipes
    • Equipment
    • Best Homemade Ice Cream Recipes for the Ice Cream Maker

    Family Favorite Ice Cream Recipes

    All of these recipes are found on the blog here. We love ice cream and using the Cuisinart I got as a wedding gift years ago. (no, I won't tell you how many years ago that was but let's just say the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is quality and lasts for many many years!).

    Here are some of our family favorites. When summer comes around, mango ice cream is our favorite. These recipes can all be made in a 1.5-quart ice cream maker which is what I have.

    • Plum Ice Cream in a bowl with fresh plums and a scoop on the table.
      Plum Ice Cream
    • Best Ever Mango Ice Cream featured two bowls close mango bottom corner
      Best Ever Mango Ice Cream (with Ice Cream Maker)
    • Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream Overhead two bowls of ice cream and black napkin.
      Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Recipes with Fruit

    Fruity flavors are classic when it comes to ice cream. If you want something tropical, with citrus, berries, or unique there is a homemade recipe here for you. When any of these fruits are in season, grab all you can and get your ice cream maker ready.

    Strawberry (fresa, fraise, fragola, morango, etc) may be one the most common flavors in all parts of the world and for good reason, it's delicious and pretty with a sweet-tart combination. There are two great strawberry versions below for you to try. But try something new like soursop or passion fruit. So many other fruits make great ice cream too. Here are recipes for the best ice cream with fresh fruit.

    Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    For two amazing desserts in one, this creamy cheesecake ice cream packed with fresh blueberries is over the top. The cheesecake flavored base and pops of blueberry is simply perfection.
    Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    Blueberry cheesecake ice cream in a bowl topped with an upside down cone.
    Soursop Ice Cream
    If you haven't had soursop before, now is the time. The tropical fruit with a sweet and sour taste similar to pineapple is divine. This is a summer recipe that is like a trip to the tropics.
    Soursop Ice Cream
    Soursop ice cream in a glass ready to eat.
    Passion Fruit Ice Cream
    Fresh or frozen passion fruit pulp transforms into a gorgeous ice cream. The vanilla base in this recipe is elevated with sweet, tangy, and sour pass fruit.
    Passion Fruit Ice Cream
    Many scoops of passion fruit ice cream in a large white bowl.
    Apricot Mascarpone Ice Cream
    Tangy mascarpone and fresh luscious apricots come together in a unique creamy ice cream. It's rich, creamy, and has a gorgeous color that is hard to resist.
    Apricot Mascarpone Ice Cream
    A bowl of apricot mascarpone ice cream on a table with fresh apricots around it.
    Lemon Orange Ice Cream
    If you love citrus, like me, this is the ice cream recipe for you. Zest and juice brings bright flavors to this cool treat. Make no mistake, this is not sherbet or sorbet - it is creamy & citrusy.
    Lemon Orange Ice Cream
    A glass bowl with 3 scoops of lemon orange ice cream topped with an orange wedge.
    Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream
    Dairy-free ice cream is a wonderful summer treat like this recipe. Vegan strawberry ice cream with coconut milks and fresh berries is a delight.
    Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream
    A large white bowl with 7 scoops of pink vegan strawberry ice cream and strawberry sauce drizzles on top.
    Strawberry Mint Ice Cream
    Amazing strawberry ice cream gets kicked up a notch thanks to fresh mint. This gourmet pairing will make it hard to ever enjoy plain strawberry ice cream ever again.
    Strawberry Mint Ice Cream
    A red bowl with 3 scoops of strawberry mint ice cream.

    Chocolate or Caramel Ice Cream Recipes

    For decadent ice cream, my first thought is something rich and chocolatey or sticky sweet with caramel. The recipes below have just that and more. Whether you love dark or white chocolate, there is a summer dessert here for you. Plus every caramel lover will delight in the ice cream recipes shared here.

    Chocolate Chip ice Cream
    A summer classic, vanilla ice cream studded with yummy chocolate chips. This easy recipe is perfect for scooping on a cone, sandwiches between your favorite cookies, or eaten right out of a bowl.
    Chocolate Chip ice Cream
    A child holding a cone with a scoop of chocolate chip ice cream.
    Stout Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream
    OMG, there is so much to love about this ice cream. This Haagen Dazs copycat has rich chocolate with stout beer flavors for a crazy good combination. Crunchy pretzel bits pull it all together.
    Stout Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream
    Two bowls with scoops of stout beer chocolate ice cream with pretzels.
    White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
    Christmas is July should be celebrated with this cool & creamy treat. White chocolate and peppermint is a holiday favorite combination that is now a summer dessert that no one can wait for.
    White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
    A cone dripping with a scoop of white chocolate peppermint ice cream.
    Black Forest Ice Cream
    If you love ice cream, this blog is pure heaven. I have followed them for years and love all their stuff. This recipe for Black Forest Ice Cream transforms the beloved classic cake recipe into a chocolatey cherry kirsch brandy delight.
    Black Forest Ice Cream
    White dish with black forest ice cream topped with a cherry.
    Caramel Swirl Almond Gelato
    The almond and vanilla extracts in the ice cream base of this recipe is yummy. It is like vanilla ice cream on steroids and is perfectly swirled and topped with caramel sauce.
    Caramel Swirl Almond Gelato
    Two plated scoops of caramel swirl ice cream topped with caramel sauce.
    Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream
    Your favorite pie ala mode craving is now in one amazing ice cream. Delicious apple pie flavors with real apples and creamy ice cream is pure heaven. The trails of caramel and graham cracker make this apple pie ice cream perfection.
    Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream
    A bowl with 2 scoops of caramel apple pie ice cream.

    Ice Cream Recipes with Mix-Ins

    These recipes for great ice cream with fun mix-ins will be the favorite for kids of all ages. These ice cream maker ideas have all sorts of fun, tasty, sweet, or salty ingredients. They may include cookies, nuts, cake, candies, and more. These are some seriously amazing ice creams that make any day a special day.

    Blueberry Buttermilk Crumble Ice Cream
    There is a lot of goodness going on in this fruity, creamy, and crunchy ice cream. Tart blueberries with tangy buttermilk are lovely together and then mix more blueberry jam and some shortbread cookie crumbles for pure bliss.
    Blueberry Buttermilk Crumble Ice Cream
    A pan of blueberry buttermilk ice cream with a crumble on top.
    Best Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
    Oreo sandwich cookies are the ultimate ice cream mix-in and this recipe is the best. It is loaded with cookie chunks in a rich & creamy vanilla base.
    Best Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
    Loaf pan filled with cookies and cream ice cream.
    Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream
    This cream cheese & vanilla ice cream is layered with pieces of pound cake. If that is not enough on its own, you will flip over the fact that the ice cream is also made with rich brown butter for a nutty delight.
    Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream
    Two cones with a scoop of gooey butter cake ice cream.
    Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream
    Your favorite candy, Ferrero Rocher, is now your favorite ice cream. All the rich velvety flavor of chocolate and hazelnut that makes these candies so good is now in a cool & creamy ice cream. The chocolate & Nutella ice cream is loaded with chopped hazelnuts and absolutely needs some Ferrero Rocher chopped bits to top it off.
    Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream
    A glass dish piled high with scoops of ferrero rocher ice cream.
    Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream with Macadamia Nuts
    This chocolate coconut ice cream has both macadamia nuts & shredded coconut mixed into it. But it also is made with coconut milk so if you are a coconut fan, you need this in your life.
    Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream with Macadamia Nuts
    Two white bowls with chocolate coconut ice cream with macadamia nuts.
    4 photos of different 4 flavors of ice cream.

    Kid-Favorite Ice Cream Flavors

    Kids of all ages will love these flavors of ice cream. There are smooth and creamy basic flavors like strawberry and vanilla that toddlers to teens will enjoy. There are also colorful and fun homemade ice creams perfect for a child's birthday party. No matter when you make these kid-approved recipes, the ice cream will be deliciously messy & sweet.

    Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
    When spring and summer berries are in season, this recipe is ready for the making. A lovely custard ice cream with fresh strawberries is a simple classic that kids adore.
    Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
    A bowl with strawberry ice cream and berry slices.
    Vanilla Ice Cream
    Floral vanilla beans add so much flavor to this traditional vanilla ice cream recipe. A rich egg custard base is speckled with beautiful vanilla for an enticing dessert.
    Vanilla Ice Cream
    Closeup of a spoon digging into vanilla ice cream scoops.
    Cotton Candy Ice Cream
    What kid can resist cotton candy or ice cream? Now they get the best of both worlds in one amazing recipe. The bright pink color is so fun and the ice cream is so sweet and delish.
    Cotton Candy Ice Cream
    Cotton candy ice cream in pink cones.
    Moon Mist Ice Cream
    Wow, so pretty and fun. This colorful homemade ice cream is a showstopper and will be the hit for all the kids. It's a whirlwind combination of Banana, Bubblegum, and Grape!
    Moon Mist Ice Cream
    Bright colors of MoonMist ice cream in a dish ready to eat.

    Adult-Favorite Ice Cream Recipes

    These complex, gourmet, and often boozy ice cream flavors will please the adults you know. So if you like your alcohol with a bit of ice cream, these recipes are for you. They will make any happy hour into dessert happiness. There are a few sophisticated unique flavors too that I myself cannot wait to try - like the

    Sweet Corn Ice Cream
    The sweetness of summer corn just got sweeter with this ice cream recipe. Don't dismiss it until you have tried it. Corn desserts are fantastic.
    Sweet Corn Ice Cream
    A blue bowl filled with sweet corn ice cream scoops.
    Black Sesame Ice Cream
    If you love nutty ice cream, sesame seeds will be your new favorite. This black sesame seed ice cream has a deep dark color that is wicked awesome. This would be a lovely dessert for a black & white event or Halloween.
    Black Sesame Ice Cream
    Black sesame ice cream scooped and dripping down a cone.
    Baileys Ice Cream
    This Irish cream boozy ice cream is not just perfect for St Patrick's Day but everyday. If you love Baileys and its chocolate vanilla creaminess, this ice cream recipe is for you.
    Baileys Ice Cream
    Baileys ice cream scooped in two dessert bowls.
    Bourbon Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    This ice cream is easy to make but has so much amazing complex flavors. The bourbon soaked cherries are fantastic in the cheesecake ice cream base and also as a topping. It is all finished with a graham cracker crumble.
    Bourbon Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    Bourbon Cherry Cheesecake ice cream scooped in a bowl with more bourbon cherries on top.

    Low-Carb or Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

    Here are a few final ice cream recipes to round out this amazing list. For those on a low-carb or keto diet, you can try my Keto Mason Jar Coffee Ice Cream which is made without an ice cream maker. But for those that love slow-churned homemade ice cream, these keto or vegan-approved recipes are for you.

    Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream
    For a healthy ice cream, try this chocolate recipe. It is made with only 4 ingredients and is refined sugar-free and vegan. You will not miss the dairy or sugar once you have a delicious bite.
    Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream
    A baking dish filled with healthy vegan sugar-free chocolate ice cream.
    Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    All of the flavor and none of the carbs makes this ice cream an indulgence you don't need to feel guilt about. A lovely cheesecake base with swirls of raspberry is not just pretty but pretty darn yummy.
    Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    Bowl of keto cheesecake ice cream with a raspberry swirl
    Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
    No cream, no problem. This vegan chocolate ice cream is creamy and rich without the dairy. Coconut milk freezes beautifully into a wonderful treat.
    Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
    Vegan chocolate ice cream in a bowl with a spoon on a table.
    Vegan Rocky Road
    Vegan mini marshmallows & chocolate chips makes this ice cream a rocky road recipe everyone can love. The chocolate ice cream made from coconut milk is packed with almonds, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla for that classic combination.
    Vegan Rocky Road
    Overhead photo of a scoop of vegan rocky road ice cream in a bowl next to a scooper.

    Equipment

    To make the best creamy ice cream that is airy & rich, an ice cream maker is needed. The churning is what really ensures homemade ice cream is creamy and not firm and icy. Here are some of the best ice cream makers you can buy, including my favorite - the 1.5 quart Cuisinart model that I have had for almost 20 years it is still going strong! I also share my favorite ice cream scoop or spade you can buy. These are the best for scooping homemade ice cream.

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    4 recipes images for different flavors and colors.
    4 images of different flavors of ice cream scooped into different bowls.

    Best Homemade Ice Cream Recipes for the Ice Cream Maker

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    All the best recipes for making homemade ice cream in an ice cream maker. There is something for everyone, kids, & adults. Plus find all kinds of flavors to fruit, chocolate, caramel, and so many yummy mix-ins too. There are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and low-carb ice cream recipes.
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Servings 8

    Equipment

    • ice cream maker

    Ingredients
      

    • Mango Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream
    • Bailey's Ice Cream
    • Strawberry Mint Ice Cream
    • Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    • Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream
    • Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream
    • Stout Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream
    • Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    • Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream
    • Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
    • Vegan Rocky Road Ice Cream
    • Cotton Candy Ice Cream
    • Sweet Corn Ice Cream
    • Black Sesame Ice Cream

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-freeze your ice cream maker insert overnight.
    • Prepare ice cream recipe per instructions.
    • Churn ice cream in the frozen ice cream maker. When ready spoon into a freezer-safe container - add any mix-ins if applicable.
    • Freeze the homemade ice cream for hours.
    • Enjoy.
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