Holidays & Events
It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.
Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream
After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that eggs are the key to making a smooth and creamy vanilla custard at home that rivals what you can get at a premium ice cream shop. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
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
I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For...
Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream
This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...
Bananas Foster Gelato
The classic combination of bananas and rum is reinvented as an ice cream dish that's even better with ribbons of...
Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet
The summer I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my...
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...
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...
Gam’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
My grandmother's homemade ice cream is good on its own, but it's also fantastic as a base for fun flavors...
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce
Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of...
Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream
Ice cream lovers can't get enough of this creamy, rich ice cream that boasts lots of delish pumpkin flavor. —Molly...
Lemon Gelato
On a recent trip to Italy, I became addicted to gelato. My favorite choice was lemon because Italian lemons have...
Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt
It's simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt—you might even want to get the kids in on...
Skinny Mint-Chip Ice Cream
No one will ever guess that this smooth and creamy mint treat is light. For the Christmas holidays, it's fun...
Sweetheart Sorbet
A warm reception always greets cool, smooth scoops of this lemony treat. The not-too-sour, not-too-sweet confection you can serve for...
Homemade Lavender Ice Cream
Lavender is easily found at any health food stores, farm markets or grown in your own garden. It makes a...
Peach Gelato
This heavenly, creamy gelato looks as good as it tastes. The mild, refreshing peach flavor will make everyone a fan....
Thomas Jefferson’s Vanilla Ice Cream
The third U.S. president is credited with jotting down the first American recipe for this treat. No vanilla bean on...
Candied Tangerine Chocolate Ice Cream
Dress up ordinary ice cream for the yuletide season by mixing in bits of cranberry-chocolate bark and candied tangerine peel....
Lemon Sorbet
Whether you serve it in chilled bowls or scoop it into cut lemon halves, this creamy four-ingredient sorbet is both...
Bing Cherry Sherbet
I only need four ingredients to whip up this pretty, cherry-studded sherbet in my ice cream maker. The recipe is...
Cherry Crunch Ice Cream
I received this wonderful recipe many years ago from a friend. The creamy custard-style ice cream has a mild cherry...
Old-Time Custard Ice Cream
I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich...
Homemade Frozen Custard
My siblings and I had a hard time finding room for dessert after Mom's delicious meals, but when we were...
Makeover Lemon Custard Ice Cream
You'll love this fantastic light ice cream that matches the wonderful, yet heavier original in taste and texture. We think...
Cantaloupe Sorbet
"This sorbet was used as a refreshing summer dessert after a hearty meal. Everyone loved it as a palate-cleansing finale...
Almond Peach Gelato
This rich and delicious dessert is especially outstanding when served with warm peaches or peach pie.—Rita Kitsteiner, Tucson, Arizona
Corn Ice Cream
You have to give this novel ice cream a try. It’s actually made with corn, sweetly flavored by vanilla extract...
Orange Sorbet
Add a splash of color to the dinner table with this orange sorbet. The refreshing orange flavor of this frozen...
Lemony Coconut Frozen Yogurt
Whenever I crave something cold to beat the heat, I whip this yogurt together and share with family. Everyone enjoys...