A spoonful of chocolate ice cream.
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Original recipe by David Leite

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A spoonful of sweet cream ice cream.
Kelsey McClellan
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Sweet Cream Ice Cream

This sweet cream ice cream recipe contains no vanilla. And no eggs. Just milk, heavy cream, sugar, and cream cheese. And it tastes just like Cold Stone Creamery’s version that started the whole sweet cream sensation.

This is a simple-to-follow sweet cream ice cream recipe with good results. My entire family tried the ice cream, and there were good reviews all around. I think this would be fabulous served in a waffle cone—perhaps one with a cinnamon or vanilla flavor.

c. roush
A square metal dish filled with brownie ice cream and a metal ice cream scoop removing a scoop from the dish.
Ryland Peters & Small
2 of 12

Brownie Ice Cream

Here, a fudgy brownie made with plenty of chocolate and toasted pecans, and baked slightly thinner than usual, is combined with a good store-bought ice cream—either vanilla or white chocolate works well.
A frosty metal pan full of dark chocolate ice cream on a counter covered with sprinkles.
Penny De Los Santos
3 of 12

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

This dark chocolate ice cream takes the rich flavors of devil's food cake and turns them into a creamy, smooth frozen treat.

I make a lot of ice cream, and have for quite some time. This by far is the best dark chocolate ice cream I’ve made.

ranger rick
Two glasses filled with peanut butter ice cream with Nutella fudge swirled through and two spoons on the side.
David Leite
4 of 12

Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Nutella Fudge

This easy egg-free ice cream is made with a creamy peanut butter ice cream base that's swirled with ribbons of Nutella fudge. This also makes great ice cream sandwiches. Peanut butter lovers rejoice!
Three glass bowls filled with scoops of strawberry cheesecake ice cream.
mcgarrybowen
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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

This strawberry cheesecake ice cream is easy as can be. All you do is mix together cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and cream until smooth and then freeze it. Later strawberry puree and crushed graham crackers are swirled through. No ice cream maker required.

Made this strawberry cheesecake ice cream recipe for Victoria Day dinner here in lovely Richmond Hill, Ontario and my whole family loved it!

Angela g.
Salted caramel ice cream in a loaf pan on a pattern baking sheet with a scoop and scooper on top.
Cenk Sonmezsoy
6 of 12

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Salted caramel ice cream is a salty sweet homemade ice cream lovers’ dream come true with a lusciously dark, almost bitter caramel taste. Definitely ice cream for adults. Ice cream maker required.
A loaf pan filled with chocolate Oreo ice cream with pieces of Oreo scattered around it and a ice cream scoop on the side.
David Leite
7 of 12

No-Churn Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream with Marshmallow

Creamy chocolate ice cream, crushed Oreo cookies, and sweet marshmallow creme collide to make this spectacular frozen dessert.

This chocolate Oreo ice cream is like a big chocolate hug! It is so good. The ice cream has a dreamy mousse like texture and then there is the wonderful contrast with the bites of Oreo and marshmallow fluff. What’s not to love?

karen
A person holding an ice cream cone with 2 scoops of blackberry ice cream.
Noah Fecks
8 of 12

Blackberry Ice Cream

The inclusion of creme or crème fraîche offers a lovely tang and the lack of an overbearing vanilla presence means there's nothing to distract you or compete with the dairy or the blackberries for your attention.

I loved this blackerry ice cream. I had to make my own crème fraiche, but it was so worth it! Fresh blackberries picked on my little farm and this recipe, heaven on earth.

Rita J.
A silver spoon holding a large scoop of the milkiest chocolate ice cream in the world.
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Milkiest Chocolate Ice Cream

This milkiest chocolate ice cream is made with whole milk, cream, and evaporated milk, and boasts plenty of chocolate flavor thanks to bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder.

This chocolate ice cream is the stuff that dreams are made of. It has a deep chocolate flavor and has just the right amount of sweetness. It’s reminiscent of chocolate pudding in all of the best ways. If you are wondering whether or not to make it – go for it and challenge yourself not to eat all of it from your ice cream maker base.

Trisha T.
A brown container with three scoops of blueberry ice cream, in the back a stack of containers
Victoria Pearson
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Blueberry Ice Cream

This homemade blueberry ice cream, made with antioxidant-rich blueberries, cream, milk, and sugar, is a great spring and summer dessert. Lemon juice and zest, plus optional honey liqueur, balance the flavor.
An ice cream cone with a scoop of toasted coconut ice cream on a white wood background.
Deposit Photos
11 of 12

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

This toasted coconut ice cream from David Lebovitz is essentially custardy homemade vanilla ice cream infused with the complex taste of toasted coconut. Not too sweet and really sorta perfect.

I made this toasted coconut ice cream and it was amazing – one of the best I’ve ever had. The richness of the coconut infusion is like a deeply caramelized vanilla. Yum.

Linda
A person holding an ice cream cone filled with rich vanilla ice cream.
Elsie Hui
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Rich Vanilla Ice Cream

This vanilla ice cream recipe makes something that’s as tasty as the old-fashioned homemade classic. And it’s easily adaptable to be obscenely rich or not. And you can make it without an ice cream maker. Here’s how.

This is a great recipe! I’ve used it multiple times and it turns out spectacular ice cream.

Kathy

Homemade Ice Cream FAQs

Why is vodka added to homemade ice cream?

The addition of alcohol to ice cream lowers the freezing point, making your ice cream smoother and creamier. If you prefer to avoid adding alcohol, you can also use corn syrup or xanthan gum to achieve a similar result, as in this chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream recipe.

How long does homemade ice cream keep?

Stored properly in a sealed container in the freezer, your homemade ice cream will keep for 2 to 3 weeks. After that, it will start to develop an icy texture.

Can I make ice cream without an ice cream maker?

Definitely. We’ve got a great collection of no-churn ice cream recipes that can be made without an ice cream maker. These easy recipes require only a little stirring and a brief stint in the freezer.

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About David Leite

I count myself lucky to have received three James Beard Awards for my writing as well as for Leiteโ€™s Culinaria. I’m the author of The New Portuguese Table and Notes on a Banana. For more than 25 years, I’ve been developing and testing recipes for my site, my books, and publications. My work has also appeared in the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appรฉtit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Yankee, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, and more. I’m also a cooking teacher, memoirist, and inveterate cat lady.

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  1. Can I suggest one more? Because this is unique, surprising and just plain yummy. One-of-a-kind ice creams like this one are the the real joy of having an ice cream maker.

    No one will expect the crunch of cinnamon toast and even after it softens — if there’s still some left after several days — it will still have the old-fashioned, homey flavor of bread pudding.

    it’s one of my favs.

    https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cinnamon-toast-ice-cream-235485

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