Ice cream recipes

Mango lime puree blended and strained silky smooth with just two ingredients. A versatile tropical sauce for shellfish, grilled fish, ice cream, or cocktails. No cooking needed.

Exotic fresh lychee sorbet with raspberry coulis. Sweet floral lychee gets a bright orange juice boost, then freezes silky-smooth in your ice cream maker.

Light fluffy strawberry frozen yogurt made from strained yogurt cheese, fresh berries, vanilla, and whipped egg whites churned into a cloud-like dessert. Tangier and lighter than ice cream.

Spiral sweet bread rolls filled with almond butter and plump currants, topped with vanilla cream icing and toasted almonds. These elegant French-style snails are a stunning addition to any brunch spread.

Spirited fruit macerated in orange liqueur, lemon juice, and sugar. A boozy fruit topping for cheesecake, pound cake, ice cream, or sherbet.

Classic choux pastry profiteroles made with just 4 ingredients: water, butter, flour, and eggs. Light, hollow puffs ready to fill with cream, ice cream, or custard.

Fresh fruit ice is a light, low-fat frozen dessert made with orange juice, lemon, mashed banana, and strawberries or peaches. Gelatin and a rebeat give it a creamy, scoopable texture without a churn ice cream maker.

Cinnamon biscuits made with Bisquick, bran flakes, raisins, and buttermilk, topped with sour cream icing. A pull-apart brunch treat with a crunchy cinnamon swirl.

Pina colada sorbet made with crushed pineapple, cream of coconut, dark rum, and a simple syrup. No ice cream maker needed, just freeze, blend, and refreeze for tropical scoops.

Cashew nut cookies with brown sugar, sour cream, and a buttery vanilla icing topped with whole cashews. Soft drop cookies with a caramel-like depth from the brown sugar base.

A 3-ingredient iced mocha made with cold brewed espresso, cocoa, and vanilla, topped with sweetened whipped cream. Comes together in minutes. Serves 4 tall glasses.

Vegan Black Forest cake with whole wheat pastry flour, applesauce, and a kirsch syrup. Cashew-tofu icing replaces dairy whipped cream. Three layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and creamy frosting.

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.

Three-ingredient pineapple rum sauce with fresh chopped pineapple, brown sugar, and rum. No cooking required. Spoon over ice cream, pound cake, or grilled meat.

Frozen peach mousse with fresh peaches, whipped cream, and almond extract. A silky, no-churn frozen dessert with just four ingredients and no ice cream maker needed.

A creamy strawberry shake blended with yogurt, cold milk, and honey. Ready in minutes with no ice cream needed. Fresh, thick, and naturally sweetened.