Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Summer is here, and for me, that means one thing: homemade ice cream! There’s nothing quite like a cold, creamy scoop on a warm day, and making it yourself is easier than you think. I love having fresh, delicious ice cream without any fuss.

I’ve rounded up some of my favorite easy ice cream recipes that you can make at home. From classic vanilla to fun fruit flavors, there’s something here for everyone. Get ready to enjoy some amazing frozen treats!

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1. Easy Coconut Mango Ice Cream Recipe
2. Easy Homemade Apple Pie Ice Cream Recipe
3. Easy Homemade Cookies And Cream Ice Cream Recipe
4. Easy Homemade Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe
5. Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Easy Coconut Mango Ice Cream Recipe

This tropical ice cream is creamy and bursting with fresh mango flavor. It’s a wonderful dairy-free option that tastes like sunshine in a bowl.

Key Ingredients & Tips for Mango Ice Cream

Ripe Mangoes: Always use very ripe mangoes for the best natural sweetness and smooth texture in your ice cream.
Full-Fat Coconut Cream: This gives the ice cream its rich, creamy texture and lovely coconut flavor, making it perfect for a dairy-free treat.

What You Need for Coconut Mango Ice Cream

2 cups chopped ripe mango
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut cream, chilled
1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
1 tablespoon lime juice

⏱️ Time: 20 mins prep + 4-6 hrs freeze🍽️ Yields: 4-6 servings

How to Make This Coconut Mango Ice Cream

Step 1: Blend the Mango Base

In a blender, combine the chopped mango, chilled coconut cream, sugar, and lime juice. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Churn the Ice Cream

Pour the mango mixture into your ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually for 20-30 minutes, until it’s thick like soft-serve.

Step 3: Freeze to Firmness

Transfer the soft ice cream to an airtight container. Place it in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours to let it firm up properly before serving.

📝 Final Note on Storage

Store any leftover coconut mango ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks for best quality.

Easy Homemade Apple Pie Ice Cream Recipe

Imagine your favorite apple pie in a cold, creamy form! This recipe combines the comforting flavors of spiced apples with smooth ice cream. It’s a fantastic treat for any season.

Key Ingredients & Tips for Apple Pie Ice Cream

Cooked Apples: Gently cook your apples with spices beforehand to soften them and bring out their sweet, spiced flavor for the ice cream base.
Pie Crust Bits: Adding small pieces of baked pie crust towards the end of churning gives a lovely textural element, just like a real apple pie.

What You Need for Apple Pie Ice Cream

1 cup cooked and spiced apples (diced)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup crumbled pie crust (optional)

⏱️ Time: 25 mins prep + 4-6 hrs freeze🍽️ Yields: 6-8 servings

How to Make This Apple Pie Ice Cream

Step 1: Mix the Base

In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the cooked and spiced apples.

Step 2: Churn and Add Ins

Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn for about 20-25 minutes. If using, add the crumbled pie crust during the last 5 minutes of churning.

Step 3: Harden in Freezer

Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours until it’s firm and ready to scoop.

📝 Final Note on Serving

This apple pie ice cream is fantastic on its own or served with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Easy Homemade Cookies And Cream Ice Cream Recipe

Everyone loves cookies and cream ice cream, and making it at home is so rewarding! This recipe gives you rich, creamy ice cream packed with your favorite chocolate sandwich cookies. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Key Ingredients & Tips for Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Good Quality Cookies: Use your favorite brand of chocolate sandwich cookies. Breaking them into different sized pieces gives great texture.
Add Cookies Late: Incorporate the crushed cookies during the last few minutes of churning. This prevents them from becoming too soft and maintains their bite.

What You Need for Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15-20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

⏱️ Time: 15 mins prep + 4-6 hrs freeze🍽️ Yields: 6-8 servings

How to Make This Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Step 1: Prepare the Base

In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is fully dissolved. Make sure the base is well combined.

Step 2: Churn and Add Cookies

Pour the cream mixture into your ice cream maker. Churn for about 15-20 minutes. Add the crushed cookies during the last 5 minutes of churning.

Step 3: Freeze to Set

Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place it in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours until it’s firm enough to scoop and enjoy.

📝 Final Note on Texture

For softer cookies in your ice cream, add them earlier in the churning process. For a crispier bite, add them closer to the end.

Easy Homemade Rhubarb Ice Cream Recipe

If you love the tart, unique flavor of rhubarb, you’re in for a treat! This homemade rhubarb ice cream is wonderfully refreshing and has a beautiful pink color. It’s a perfect way to use seasonal rhubarb.

Key Ingredients & Tips for Rhubarb Ice Cream

Stewed Rhubarb: Cooking the rhubarb down into a sweet-tart compote before adding it to the base ensures the best flavor and texture.
Chill Completely: Make sure your rhubarb mixture is thoroughly chilled before adding it to the ice cream base. This helps the ice cream churn properly and become extra creamy.

What You Need for Rhubarb Ice Cream

1.5 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rhubarb)
1/4 cup water
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for base)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⏱️ Time: 30 mins prep + 6-8 hrs chill/freeze🍽️ Yields: 6-8 servings

How to Make This Rhubarb Ice Cream

Step 1: Cook the Rhubarb

In a saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the rhubarb softens and breaks down, about 10-15 minutes. Let it cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Step 2: Combine Base Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract. Once smooth, stir in the chilled rhubarb mixture.

Step 3: Churn and Freeze

Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions, usually 20-30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

📝 Final Note on Sweetness

Taste your rhubarb mixture before chilling; you can adjust the sugar if you prefer a sweeter or tarter ice cream.

Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Nothing beats the simple pleasure of classic vanilla ice cream. This recipe is straightforward and results in a smooth, rich, and truly delightful vanilla flavor. It’s perfect on its own or as a base for other desserts.

Key Ingredients & Tips for Vanilla Ice Cream

Good Vanilla: Use high-quality vanilla extract or, even better, vanilla bean paste for the most intense and authentic vanilla flavor in your ice cream.
Chill Thoroughly: Make sure your ice cream base is very cold before churning. This helps it freeze faster and results in a smoother, creamier final product.

What You Need for Vanilla Ice Cream

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste)
Pinch of salt

⏱️ Time: 15 mins prep + 4-6 hrs freeze🍽️ Yields: 6-8 servings