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

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    Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

    Soft and chewy homemade cookies separate this ice cream sandwich from the rest. Use your favorite toppings like sprinkles or...



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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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    47 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 Milkshakes

    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...


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    How to Make Ice Cream Cake That’s Better Than Dairy Queen

    You don't have to be a baker to make this ice cream cake for your next celebration!


    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

    I grew up near Little India in California, and I loved the desserts from Indian sweets shops. One of them...


    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...


    Guinness Float

    2 reviews

    That very first sip of a Guinness is what inspired this quick and easy dessert. The rich, creamy foam that...


    Creamy Coconut Peppermint Pie

    Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...


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    Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    We turned an iconic ice cream truck treat into a dessert you can make at home. Learn how to make...


    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...


    No-Fry Fried Ice Cream

    1 review

    This ice cream has a crispy cinnamon coating just like the fried ice cream served at Mexican restaurants, but minus...

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    Caramelized Pineapple Sundaes

    Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's...


    Creamy Orange Gelatin

    5 reviews

    After celebrating two graduations in less than a year, it was clear that this recipe was definitely everyone's favorite. —Sue...


    Cappuccino Punch

    6 reviews

    When I tried this punch at a friend's wedding shower, I had to have the recipe. Guests will eagerly gather...


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    Ice Cream Kolachkes

    24 reviews

    These sweet pastries have Polish and Czech roots and can also be spelled "kolaches." They are usually filled with poppy...


    Frozen Peppermint Delight

    12 reviews

    If you’re looking for a dessert that’s festive, delicious and easy to make, this is the one for you. Drizzled...


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    Almost It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    You'll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a...