19 homemade ice cream recipes

This delicious chocolate ice cream is low fat and low calorie, easy to make, much better for health.

This homemade cantaloupe ice cream will for sure make you keep coming back to scoop out more. This fruity and creamy ice cream is a winner at any occasion.

Hot fudge sundae ice cream pie layered with vanilla wafers, vanilla ice cream, and a rich homemade fudge sauce of chocolate chips, marshmallows, and evaporated milk. A crowd-pleasing freezer dessert.

A quick one skillet veggie dish. ******** During the summer I cook my Ratatouille and serve it with fresh corn on the cob. The corn only cooks for three min so this is a fast summer meal. ***Ratatouille entree, a side of Chicken rice, fresh corn on the cob and just picked strawberry shortcake served with homemade ice cream. *** I am missing summer!

Chocolate malt ice cream sandwiches pair slice-and-bake chocolate cookies with a homemade malted chocolate ice cream lightened with skim milk and egg whites. A nostalgic, from-scratch frozen treat.

Crustless apple crunch pie with a brown sugar crumble and homemade cinnamon ice cream. Juicy, sour apples baked until tender and served warm with a quick no-churn cinnamon ice cream.

Homemade strawberry Italian ice made with just fresh berries, sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes. No ice cream maker, no churning, no fuss. Icy, fruity, and ready in under an hour.

Classic Poires Belle Helene with whole pears poached in vanilla syrup, served with vanilla ice cream and warm homemade chocolate sauce. An elegant French dessert.

A Swiss showstopper: fresh plums caramelized in red wine, kirsch, and honey with pine nuts and pistachios, topped with homemade cinnamon ice cream. Serve warm or cold.

Homemade strawberry syrup made with frozen strawberries and light corn syrup, blended smooth and boiled for 5 minutes. A three-ingredient topping for pancakes, waffles, and ice cream.

Homemade Kahlua: a rich coffee liqueur from a slow-simmered coffee syrup, vanilla and vodka. Cheaper than store-bought, make-ahead, and a great gift for cocktails or pouring over ice cream.

Vodka infused with toasted almonds, warm cinnamon, and almond extract transforms into a smooth homemade amaretto perfect for spiking coffee or drizzling over ice cream.

Homemade Grape-Nuts cereal made from graham flour, brown sugar, buttermilk, and cinnamon. Baked, ground, and toasted into crunchy nuggets for cereal, ice cream topping, or snacking.

Layered parfait with a homemade creme de menthe pineapple sauce spooned over scoops of vanilla ice cream. A retro dessert that comes together in 15 minutes.

Deep-fried ice cream balls coated in almond paste and graham cracker crumbs, served in a peach half with homemade vanilla sauce and chopped walnuts. A restaurant-style showstopper dessert.

Homemade sour cherry syrup with just four ingredients. Stir into sparkling water for a tart refresher or drizzle over ice cream, mousse, and frozen desserts for a burst of cherry flavor.