Recipes Featured in this Article
- No-Churn Grasshopper Ice Cream
- Funnel Cake Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Hoda's Ricotta Ice Cream
- Siri Daly's Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
- Jeni's Splendid Vanilla Ice Cream
- No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
- Blondie Ice Cream Cake
- Ice Cream Sandwiches with DIY Chocolate Shell
- No-Churn Peach Ice Cream
- Cookie Butter Core Ice Cream
- Almost-Instant Strawberry Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Cookies & Cream Rice Krispies Treat Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Healthy Breakfast Ice Cream
- Chocolate-Dipped Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches
- No-Churn Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- Independence Ice Cream Cake
- No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Squares
- Martha Stewart's Brownie Sundae Ice Cream Cake
- No-Churn Miso Caramel Ice Cream
- Grilled Pineapple and Doughnut Sundaes with Rum Sauce
- Banana and Cardamom Ice Cream
- Chocolate-Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches
- S'mores No-Churn Ice Cream
- 5-Ingredient Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake
- Sicilian Ice Cream Sandwich
- Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Bars
- Upside-Down Caramel Banana Cupcakes with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Dairy-Free Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
When the sweltering heat starts to get the best of us, nothing cools you down quicker than a scoop of ice cream. No matter if you gravitate toward classic flavors such as chocolate and vanilla or prefer to experiment with other flavors and ingredients, we have 30 foolproof recipes to choose from. These ice cream recipes are easy, delicious and just the thing to kick off the summer season.
Many of these ice cream desserts feature homemade ice cream — and one of our favorite ways to make ice cream is with a no-churn method. Ingredients such as heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk are all that is needed to make a custard that’s just as creamy as those that are churned in an ice cream maker. Not only do you save time and effort but you also don’t need any expensive or specialty equipment to make it at home.
Some of these ice cream recipes are enjoyed on their own, but there’s more that you can do besides piling scoops into cones. Many of these recipes are used to make other frozen desserts, such as ice cream cakes, milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches. Additionally, these desserts come in all kinds of fun flavor variations, from cookies and cream and strawberry shortcake to blueberry cheesecake and miso caramel. Do yourself a favor and have at least one of these ice cream concoctions ready to go in the freezer. Kids and adults alike will surely want a lick.
Despite not taking a spin in the ice cream machine, this mixture is as creamy as can be. A heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk base is flavored with peppermint extract and crumbled Oreo cookies.
Turn a state fair staple into a refreshing summer treat by sandwiching homemade funnel cakes with semi-homemade ice cream. Make the filling ahead of time by folding strawberry preserves and whipped cream into store-bought vanilla custard.
Ricotta adds a light and creamy texture to anything it touches, including Hoda Kotb’s favorite ice cream recipe. The soft cheese is blended with ice and maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
Anyone who is fond of peanut butter cup candies will love this decadent ice cream cake. A crumbly Oreo cookie crust is topped with layers of ice cream (both vanilla and chocolate-peanut butter), semisweet chocolate ganache and chopped Reese’s candies.
It’s always a good idea to have a delicious vanilla ice cream recipe in your back pocket — and this one from Jeni Britton Bauer is our go-to. Serve it as is or use it to build sundaes, ice cream cakes and everything in between.
Silky, creamy and decadent: those words only begin to describe this easy chocolate ice cream. The best part is that you don’t need any special churning equipment to make it — it becomes creamy and delicious as it sets in the freezer.
Even if you prefer brownies to blondies, you won’t be able to resist this ice cream cake. The buttery, rich layer of blondie dough is topped with vanilla ice cream and a gooey chocolate fudge sauce.
Fruity no-churn ice cream is the star of these ice cream sandwiches. Use your favorite cookies as the base for the sandwiches — chocolate chips are classic, but you can use oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, gingersnaps and so many more.
This easy ice cream recipe is bursting with the flavor of fresh summer peaches (one and a half pounds of them, at that!) The rest of the ingredients are mild and mostly responsible for the ice cream’s custard-like texture, so pick the ripest peaches available.
The only thing better than ice cream is what you fold into the base. There are two bases for this ice cream — classic vanilla and salty caramel. Pack them into containers with a cylindrical core made of sweet Biscoff cookie butter crumbs.
Soft serve is the king of the ice cream world. You can easily make your own at home by blending frozen fruit (strawberries in this case, but try it with other things such as mango, pineapple or kiwi) with sweetened condensed milk until it’s creamy enough to swirl into picture perfect cones.
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Cookies & Cream Rice Krispies Treat Ice Cream Sandwiches
Rice Krispies on a hot summer day? Yes, please. Build the crispy cereal treats between a layer of vanilla ice cream to instantly upgrade your scoop of cookies and cream.
What is a smoothie if not ice cream that’s suitable for breakfast? Here, frozen fruit is blended with nut butter for a touch of extra protein and healthy fats, then served with energizing toppings such as granola and seeds that will fuel your day.
This delicious vegan vanilla ice cream is made with raw soaked cashews, canned coconut milk and agave nectar. Pile creamy scoops of it between soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies and you have a plant-based dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Cheesecake meets blueberry pie meets ice cream. The base of this no-churn frozen dessert is made with homemade blueberry jam, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream. It’s layered with graham cracker crumbs so that each bite feels like you’re biting into creamy cheesecake.
Store-bought ice cream cookies are the shortcut ingredient that makes this dessert so special. Layer them with silky whipped cream, then freeze and decorate with patriotic red and blue berries.
Not only is this no-churn ice cream the ideal sweet treat, it’ll also give you a jolt of midday energy if you need it. Stir two or three tablespoons of instant coffee granules into the custard before freezing, depending on how strong you like your cup of Joe.
If this recipe doesn’t conjure up images of running to the ice cream truck in the middle of the summer, we don’t know what will. These ice cream squares are made with store-bought strawberry sorbet, plus a duo of fresh and freeze-dried strawberries. Don’t forget to sprinkle the top with shortbread cookie crumbs for the full effect.
You don’t have to choose between flavors with this stunning layered ice cream cake. Every part of the brownie sundae rainbow is represented, from the brownies and vanilla ice cream to the whipped cream and maraschino cherries on top.
A spoonful of robust red miso paste is all you need to take classic caramel sauce to new heights. The umami-rich flavor offsets the sweetness of the ice cream base, so this recipe is great for anyone who isn’t usually keen on dessert.
This over-the-top sundae is the ultimate summer bite. Give each doughnut a turn on the grill before sandwiching them with scoops of vanilla ice cream, rum-soaked pineapple rings and boozy caramel sauce.
This dairy-free ice cream (sometimes referred to as “nice cream”) can fool even the most sophisticated palate. Frozen bananas and almond butter are blitzed together until creamy, along with a pinch of warm ground cardamom.
One of the most popular ice cream flavors deserves the sandwich treatment. Nestle overflowing scoops of chocolate-mint ice cream between soft chocolate chip cookies and watch everyone’s eyes light up.
Summer isn’t the same without s’mores — but admittedly, they can be messy. This ice cream flavor combines all of the classic campfire flavors into a refreshingly frosty treat. Just fold burnished marshmallows, chunks of graham crackers and chocolate into our foolproof no-churn ice cream base.
This impressive-looking cake is made with just five ingredients, three of which are store-bought. Use your favorite boxed cake mix, mint chocolate chip ice cream and chocolate syrup to create this sky-high dessert.
You’ll see ice cream sandwiches served for breakfast in Sicily during the summer. Street vendors pile scoops of rich, creamy gelato into split and toasted brioche buns for one sweet morning treat. You can have your own taste of Sicily at home with this recipe, which uses pistachio ice cream — though any flavor will work.
Summer fruits are one of the tastiest fillings for pie, especially when combined with decadent ice cream. Use store-bought strawberry ice cream and jam to add plenty of summer berry flavor to a flaky homemade pie crust.
Break-and-bake cookie dough is the secret ingredient in this recipe. Here, we pair it with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce and crunchy toppings, but feel free to get creative with your fillings and add-ins.
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Upside-Down Caramel Banana Cupcakes with Vanilla Ice Cream
Three fan favorites — banana splits, upside-down cake and ice cream — are combined to make this unique dessert. Soft banana-buttermilk cupcakes are iced with caramel-swirled meringue frosting and served a la mode with a scoop of homemade vanilla bean ice cream.
It might be tempting to eat this coconut-based chocolate ice cream straight out of the container, but we promise it’s even better when sandwiched with peanut butter and graham cracker squares. Make the sandwiches even more decadent by dipping the sides into clusters of peanuts or mini chocolate chips.
