Ice Cream Recipes

Whether it’s for a birthday or a barbecue, recipes with ice cream make the perfect dessert! Find easy things to make with ice cream—and learn what to do with leftover ice cream, too.

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    Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

    65 reviews

    We don't want to brag, but as far as vanilla ice cream recipes go, this one is the best. And with only four ingredients, it just might be the easiest, too. No ice cream maker? No problem. Just follow the directions below to learn how to make homemade ice cream by hand. It's the perfect base for our best ice cream sundae ideas, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    How to Make Milkshakes

    Strawberry? Peppermint fudge? Banana? Any flavor you like! Learn how to make milkshakes from scratch with our step-by-step guide (plus...



    Root Beer Float

    1 review

    It's easy to make a root beer float at home. Ours is cool and creamy, with the perfect ratio of...


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    Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

    You don't have to be a seasoned baker to make this copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake recipe for your...

    Two-Ingredient Ice Cream Pancakes

    This viral ice cream pancakes recipe uses just two ingredients: melted ice cream and self-rising flour. The perfectly golden, fluffy...


    Affogato

    1 review

    This affogato recipe creates a simple, swirly combination of cold gelato and hot espresso that is impossible to resist.

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    Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

    Get all the ice cream truck nostalgia with this cookie ice cream sandwich recipe complete with freshly baked cookies, velvety...



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    Pick of the Pints: The Best Vanilla Ice Cream

    Get your scoops ready! We found the very best vanilla ice cream from the grocery store.


    Ina Garten’s Boozy 3-Ingredient Dessert Is Easy Elegance and We’re Obsessed

    Is this the most sophisticated ice cream sundae ever?

    I Tried Onion Flavored Ice Cream—Here’s What I Thought

    Turns out onion ice cream can almost make you cry, just like the real thing.


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    43 a la Mode Desserts Made Better by a Scoop of Ice Cream

    What's better than your favorite after-dinner treat? That treat topped with a scoop of ice cream. Check out some of...


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    Taste-Tested: Top Chocolate Ice Cream Brands and Their Best Flavors to Indulge In

    Seven brands and plenty of brain freezes later, our Test Kitchen found the best chocolate ice cream brands to satisfy...


    Top-Rated Ice Cream Scoops for Making Perfect Servings

    Find out which ice cream scoop you need to make that super sundae.


    14 Best Ice Cream Brands: Fresh and Unique Flavors Await this Summer

    Get ready to find your new favorite ice cream. Our picks for the best ice cream brands include unique flavors,...

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    20 Ice Cream Sundae Ideas for Summer

    Cool off with our best ice cream sundae ideas. We have sweet recipes for banana splits, hot fudge sauce, fruit...


    Peppermint Milkshake

    Our recipe for peppermint milkshake makes a thick, creamy and smooth shake that’s filled with peppermint extract and peppermint candies....


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    We Tried 10 Brands to Find the Best Vanilla Ice Cream

    Looking for the best vanilla ice cream? So was our Test Kitchen! We tested 10 brands to find the very...


    Yoda Soda

    It takes only three ingredients to create this jazzed-up Yoda soda punch. Instead of vanilla ice cream, try it with...


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    29 Ice Cream Cakes You’ll Want to Make All Summer Long

    Move over, Carvel and DQ! These homemade ice cream cakes are sure to please at your next summertime event.


    Kulfi

    1 review

    Looking for a frozen dessert recipe that does not require an ice cream machine? Try kulfi, a sweet, thick Indian...


    Tebow’s Special Ice Cream Pie

    11 reviews

    You'll want to thank Tim Tebow's mom, Pam Tebow, for sharing this special family dessert recipe: Peanut butter ice cream...


    Best Healthy Ice Cream: We Put these 8 Low Calorie, High Protein-Brands to Test

    We taste-tested 9 healthy ice cream varieties to find the best guilt-free sweet treat.


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

    1 review

    These chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Add an...

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    Guinness Float

    2 reviews

    The perfect finale to a dinner party, this Guinness float is decadence in a pint glass. The rich, velvety and...


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    Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    We turned an iconic ice cream truck treat into a whole cake that you can make right at home. Learn...


    Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars

    19 reviews

    Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...


    Chocolate Delight Dessert

    5 reviews

    My three children loved this dessert so much that they begged me to get the recipe. It's so easy to...


    Holiday Hot Buttered Rum Mix

    My family loves serving this rich and delicious beverage around the holidays. It can be made with or without alcohol,...


    Frozen Lime Cake

    2 reviews

    We've got just the thing for block parties, cookouts or anytime you need a super cool dessert. Making the crust...