Ice Cream Makers: Recipes & Guides

Whipping up your favorite treat has never been easier. Our ice cream maker guide covers tips, techniques, product recommendations and, of course, recipes.

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This Cuisinart Machine Churns Out Parlor-Shop-Worthy Pints for Under $70

This Cuisinart ice cream maker machine is the perfect Ninja Creami Dupe—but that's not the only reason we're obsessed.

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Ninja Creami Review: Is This Ice Cream Maker Worth the Hype?

A couple of kitchen experiments and two pints of ice cream later, this Taste of Home testing expert can confidently...


The Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Is 46% Off in Time for Summer

No need to wait in line—this ice cream maker whips up frozen treats in just 20 minutes.


Over 9,000 Amazon Shoppers Use This Affordable Ice Shaver to Enjoy Snow Cones All Summe...

Use this clever machine to make frappes, snow cones and shaved ice in minutes—no motors or electricity required.


Amazon Is Having a Blowout Ninja Kitchen Sale—Here Are the 10 Best Deals

Take advantage of this under-the-radar Amazon Ninja Kitchen sale before word gets out to score the Ninja Foodi, Ninja Creami...

Coconut-Almond Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

1 review

This ice cream tastes like Almond Joy candy bars. Using a toaster oven and countertop ice cream maker couldn't make...


How to Make Sorbet

Looking for a fruit-forward frozen treat? We tapped our Taste of Home culinary experts to learn how to make sorbet....

Bourbon and Cornflakes Ice Cream

1 review

Humphry Slocombe's Secret Breakfast is a rich vanilla ice cream infused with bourbon. Crunchy golden brown cornflake cookies are swirled...


Bourbon Ice Cream

The brown sugar in this decadent bourbon ice cream gives a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the bourbon. When...


How to Use the Most Popular Ice Cream Makers

Got your eye on a new gadget this summer? Learn how to use an ice cream maker so you can...


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Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream

6 reviews

This ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that...

Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...


Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

4 reviews

This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...


Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

What could be better than peanut butter and jelly ice cream? You'll love the sweet-salty combination. Use your favorite flavor...


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The Best Ice Cream Maker, According to Frozen Treat Fanatics

Our Test Kitchen experts found the best ice cream maker for every kind of frozen treat fan.


Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...

Almond Butter Swirl Ice Cream

Warm weather days require ice cream! However, dealing with dairy intolerances can be tricky. This dairy-free recipe is a favorite...


Pink Peppercorn and Sake Ice Cream

There's plenty of sake flavor in this rich ice cream studded with peppercorns. You'll get an interesting pop of heat...


Blue Cheese Ice Cream with Pomegranate Ripple

Try this sweet-savory ice cream with a glass of Prosecco or other sweet sparkling white wine. —Taste of Home Test...


Spiced Persimmon Ice Cream

Developing new flavors of ice cream is a passion of mine and there are very few ingredients that I won't...


Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Paprika & Agave

Pair this rich and creamy ice cream with a cup of hot or iced coffee. It's mildly sweet with a...


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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

2 reviews

Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of...


Strawberry Citrus Ice

Daiquiri fans, put away your straws for this blend of strawberries, lime juice and orange juice in a refreshing ice....


Pineapple Ice Cream

3 reviews

Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas relies on her ice cream maker when whipping up this five-ingredient frozen treat. The...


Rocky Road Ice Cream

2 reviews

My daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do....

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Coconut Ice Cream

1 review

This coconut ice cream recipe is a refreshing dessert that can cap off a warm summer evening. It has a...


Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream

3 reviews

Making ice cream goes smoothly when you do prep work in advance. I make the custard ahead and refrigerate it...


Toasted Hazelnut and Chocolate Ice Cream

1 review

The flavors in this ice cream take me back to European vacations I've enjoyed in the past. I am a...


Contest-Winning Peach Ice Cream

10 reviews

When peaches are in season, this recipe is at the top of my list to make. The pureed fruit lends...


Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

2 reviews

You could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


Lavender Ice Cream

4 reviews

“Homemade herbal ice creams are a favorite at our house. A scoop of lavender ice cream is heavenly on warm...