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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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

65 reviews

Our vanilla ice cream recipe is perfect for those who have never made ice cream in their life, as well as ice cream aficionados looking for a go-to, tried-and-true recipe to keep in their back pocket.

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Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Creamy peanut butter infuses a classic custard ice cream base for a deeply nutty and rich dessert. Eat it alone...


Vegan Coconut Ice Cream

This creamy coconut ice cream recipe is an almost effortless tropical treat—and it's naturally dairy-free and vegan.


Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Our cookies and cream ice cream doesn’t hold back when it comes to the amount of Oreo cookies inside, creating...


The Best Ice Cream Makers for Summer 2024 [Tested and Reviewed]

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

Keto Ice Cream

Keep your favorite sweet in your diet with this keto ice cream. Only calling for three ingredients—monk fruit and vanilla...


Easy Strawberry Ice Cream

This strawberry ice cream is a summertime delight. It’s easy to make, too, since it doesn't have an egg-based custard....

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Review: The Best Budget Alternative to Ninja Creami

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 Viral 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...


How to Use the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker: Step-by-Step User Guide

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


Best Amazon Ice Shaver and Snow Cone Machines: Tested & Reviewed

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

Top Ninja Kitchen Appliances on Sale: Best Deals on Ice Cream Maker, Oven, Grill &...

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

We'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the...


Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

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


London Fog Ice Cream

2 reviews

I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For...


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...


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...


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...

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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...


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....


Peppermint Ice Cream

3 reviews

Our peppermint ice cream features the ultimate holiday flair. It is full of minty flavor and a bit of crunch...