Nothing screams summer like homemade ice cream! Join me as I share seven of my favorite recipes that are perfect for cooling off on a hot day. Each scoop is a delightful experience!
Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Servings
This recipe yields about 1.5 quarts of ice cream.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 250 calories per serving (1/2 cup).
Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours before enjoying.
Servings
This recipe makes about 1.5 quarts of delicious chocolate ice cream.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 300 calories per serving (1/2 cup).
Strawberry Sorbet
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 4 hours
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Blend strawberries with sugar, water, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for about 4 hours, stirring every hour until set.
Servings
This recipe yields about 4 servings.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 100 calories per serving (1/2 cup).
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours (plus freezing time)
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, peppermint extract, and salt until combined.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, then churn in an ice cream maker.
- Fold in chocolate chips before transferring to a container. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Servings
This recipe yields about 1.5 quarts of mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 270 calories per serving (1/2 cup).
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours (plus freezing time)
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, then churn in an ice cream maker.
- Gently fold in the crushed cookies before transferring to a container. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
Servings
This recipe makes approximately 1.5 quarts of cookies and cream ice cream.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 300 calories per serving (1/2 cup).
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 2 hours (plus freezing time)
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 cup chopped peanut butter cups
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then churn in an ice cream maker.
- Fold in chopped peanut butter cups before transferring to a container. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
Servings
This recipe yields about 1.5 quarts of peanut butter cup ice cream.
Nutrition Info
Approx. 320 calories per serving (1/2 cup).
Final Thoughts
Creating my own ice cream has been such a rewarding experience, and I hope you find joy in these recipes too! Each flavor brings its own unique twist to summer days. Happy scooping!