7 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes You Need to Try

There’s nothing quite like the joy of homemade ice cream! With just a few ingredients and a little love, I can whip up delicious frozen treats that bring smiles to faces. Here are my top 7 ice cream recipes you absolutely need to try!

Classic Vanilla Ice Cream

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and salt.
2. Add the heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Servings

This recipe yields about 1 quart of ice cream.

Nutrition Info

Approx. 200 calories per serving (1/2 cup), depending on the specific ingredients used.

Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar.
2. Add the heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth.
3. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Servings

This recipe yields about 1 quart of ice cream.

Nutrition Info

Approx. 250 calories per serving (1/2 cup), depending on the specific ingredients used.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Blend the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
2. In a bowl, combine the strawberry mixture with heavy cream and milk.
3. Churn in an ice cream maker based on the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Servings

This recipe yields about 1 quart of ice cream.

Nutrition Info

Approx. 180 calories per serving (1/2 cup), depending on the specific ingredients used.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, heavy cream, milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
2. Churn in an ice cream maker as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Fold in chocolate chips before transferring to a container.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours.

Servings

This recipe yields about 1 quart of ice cream.

Nutrition Info

Approx. 220 calories per serving (1/2 cup), depending on the specific ingredients used.

Coffee Ice Cream

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar, heavy cream, milk, brewed coffee, and vanilla in a bowl.
2. Mix until sugar is dissolved, then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Servings

This recipe yields about 1 quart of ice cream.

Nutrition Info

Approx. 210 calories per serving (1/2 cup), depending on the specific ingredients used.

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, heavy cream, milk, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Fold in chocolate chips before transferring to a container.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours.

Servings

This recipe yields about 1 quart of ice cream.

Nutrition Info

Approx. 300 calories per serving (1/2 cup), depending on the specific ingredients used.

Final Thoughts

Each of these homemade ice cream recipes brings a special touch to my summer days. I hope you try them all and discover your favorite! Happy churning!