Cool yourself down this summer with an array of ice cream treats that are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. These easy ice cream recipes are quick to make and don’t require an ice cream machine, so what are you waiting for?
There’s nothing better than a refreshingly cool ice cream on a hot summer’s day. Well actually, maybe there’s one thing that is better, and that’s your favorite ice cream. If you have not ventured out into the world of homemade ice cream yet, then you really are missing out! Whatever your favorite flavors are, I’m sure there’s an ice cream recipe to match it!
These quick and easy ice cream recipes range from classic fruits to your favorite drinks, and everything in-between! Whether you are hosting a kid’s party (check out the cookie monster recipe below), or you’re looking for a refreshing after-dinner dessert (I’m biased but my ice cream macarons are a deliciously elegant treat!) you will find something you love I’m sure!
If you get planning now, you could fill your summer season with ice cream delights! Get the kids in the kitchen and make everyone’s favorite.
To make things a little easier to find, the recipes are ordered in the following categories:
- Fruity ice creams (these ice creams are super refreshing)
- Cake and cookie-inspired ice creams (for kids and grown-ups too!)
- Some more unusual flavors (some deliciously unique ice creams)
- Ice cream flavors inspired by drinks (tea or coffee ice cream anyone?)
Whatever your flavor – enjoy a summer filled with delicious ice cream darlings!
Easy Ice Cream Recipes
Extremely easy to make and gorgeous, this is the best summer frozen dessert ever! It's an egg-free, no-churn recipe so there's no need to make a custard on the stove or use an ice cream maker. You can add any berry you want or leave it plain.
My No-Churn Orange Ice Cream is easy, creamy and so delicious! Containing just three ingredients, this simple-to-prepare recipe will have you enjoying tangy, smooth ice cream with minimum preparation time.
Make sure to throw some peaches in the blender to make this super easy ice cream this summer! You won't give up flavor for ease with this delicious recipe.
This recipe makes grape ice cream without an ice cream machine! This is the one and only homemade ice cream recipe you’ll ever need!
Homemade no-churn strawberry ice cream (or peanut butter). Only a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes of working time, no ice cream maker required.
Pineapple Ice Cream - A Totally Refreshing Homemade Pineapple Ice Cream
This pineapple ice cream is a creamy ice cream with tons of refreshing flavor. This pineapple ice cream brings forward a lovely acidity from the pineapple that's balanced with a subtle sweetness.
Grab those Oreos, smash them up, and whip up an easy, creamy batch of no churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream. It's such a simple version of this classic favorite ice cream flavor!
Keep things cool with this take on summer’s hottest dessert! A no bake s’mores ice cream cake is always a party hit, and easy to make.
This easy semi-homemade chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich recipe is about to become one of your favorite warm-weather desserts!
It is loaded with both Oreos and chocolate chip cookies, and is homemade with an easy no-churn method that doesn’t require any cooking. This is a really fun dessert for summer for the kids!
Beat the heat with a fancy treat when you make ice cream macarons! This ice cream macaron tutorial will walk you through the steps for making your own ice cream macarons in any flavor you’d like. The demonstrated recipe is for salted caramel ice cream macarons.
New to making ice cream? This birthday cake recipe doesn't require any eggs, which means no tempering or worrying about scrambled eggs in your ice cream. This cake-flavored ice cream is made with a few secret ingredients that mimic the taste of yellow cake batter.
This Homemade Pistachio Ice cream bar recipe is as creamy as the pistachio gelato I had last time I visited Italy! Believe it or not, it is made using 4 simple natural ingredients in 10 minutes without any ice cream machine!
This red beet vegan ice cream really hits the spot for me. It's smooth and naturally creamy, naturally sweet and low-carb, plus it’s delicious and always nourishing. You have to try it to really appreciate it!
No-Churn Avocado Ice Cream is a creamy, delicious homemade ice cream without ice cream maker and with just 3 ingredients
This creamy pumpkin pie ice cream is made with real pumpkin, cream cheese, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice for a delicious fall dessert! (No eggs!)
Black Sesame Ice Cream, a scrumptious Japanese favourite treat. Made with black sesame seeds (powdered or paste), milk, egg yolks, cream, sugar and salt. It tastes like peanut butter but it’s much healthier and reduced in sugar to most commercial ice creams.
Enjoy a unique summer treat! This carrot ice cream is made with roasted carrots, cinnamon and nutmeg and tastes like carrot cake!
This creamy Corn Ice Cream recipe with delicious homemade caramel swirl is made with simple and natural ingredients like fresh corn on the cob, heavy cream and egg yolks.
Hot weather is made for homemade root beer cookie ice cream sandwiches! Bake a batch and store in the freezer for a delicious dessert any time.
My No Churn Cereal Milk Ice Cream is an easy make-at-home ice cream with all the flavour of cereal milk! No ice-cream maker required!
Coffee caramel ice cream pie combines all your favorite coffee shop flavors in one easy no-bake dessert. Treat yourself this summer!
This creamy homemade Earl Grey No-Churn Ice Cream is a deliciously refreshing ice cream for those hot summer days.