12 Old-Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream Recipes to Try This Summer
Sorry friends, but the best way to make ice cream at home is make a custard (with eggs) on the stovetop, then chill and churn it. Once you experience the one true ice cream method, you’ll never go back to that no-churn silliness. Here are all my favorite old-fashioned ice cream recipes to make and enjoy this summer.
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Rich and classic vanilla ice cream loaded with delicious chocolate chips. A recipe that will be loved by kids and adults alike.
Old-Fashioned Peach Ice Cream
The perfect summer dessert. Fresh ingredients, churned to perfection and loaded with sugared peaches.
Simply the Best Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade vanilla bean ice cream made the real way: a freshly churned stovetop vanilla custard. Master this one and the world is yours.
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
Real sugar, fresh cream, and plenty of strawberries make this creamy dessert a homemade treat you'll love all summer long.
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Enjoy freshly churned ice cream loaded with pieces of chocolate sandwich cookies for the best cookies and cream ice cream ever!
Patriotic Ice Cream (Berry Swirls + Golden Oreo)
Sweet cream ice cream with bright and fruity swirls, loaded with delicious pieces of vanilla sandwich cookies. The perfect summer treat.
Candy Cane
A sweet vanilla ice cream is blended with crushed peppermint candies to create a delicious Christmas treat.
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream {with Cocoa Powder}
Freshly churned with real eggs, cream, cocoa, and sugar, this is the classic way to make ice cream. Worth the trouble every time.
Caramel Gingersnap
A spiced vanilla ice cream base swirled with creamy caramel and spiced gingersnaps. The perfect ice cream for fall and winter.
Salted Caramel Vanilla Ice Cream
Rich and creamy, this ice cream combines the classic flavor of vanilla bean custard with swirls of homemade salted caramel for the best treat.
Simple Honey Ice Cream
Sweetened with pure honey, this ice cream has plenty of creamy vanilla flavor.
Old-Fashioned Caramel Pecan Ice Cream
A creamy and rich homemade vanilla ice cream with swirls of caramel and homemade candied pecans
How long does homemade ice cream last in the freezer?
Homemade ice cream is best enjoyed within a week or two of making it. After that, it can start to develop ice crystals and lose its creamy texture. But who are we kidding? It probably won’t last that long anyway!
Why is my homemade ice cream icy?
This can happen if your ice cream base isn’t cold enough before churning, or if it’s not churned for long enough
What if I don’t have an ice cream maker?
It’s worth it to get one! Just look for a very basic model. The newer styles will chill everything for you, but they’re quite expensive. A simple ice cream machine will have an insert that you have to pre-freeze, but that style is affordable and will last a long time.
Homemade ice cream is just as (or more) delicious as the store. It’s such a fun activity to make with kids and adults because everyone loves it! With just simple ingredients, you can have a delicious treat this summer. Enjoy!
By Katie Shaw
Katie shares simple, reliable recipes from her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens.