Ice Cream Makers: Recipes & Guides

Whipping up your favorite treat has never been easier. Our ice cream maker guide covers tips, techniques, product recommendations and, of course, recipes.

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The Best Ice Cream Makers for Summer 2024 [Tested and Reviewed]

Our Test Kitchen experts found the best ice cream maker for every kind of frozen treat fan.

Top Ice Cream Accessories: Must-Have Tools for Making the Perfect Treats

We all scream for these super-fun ice cream accessories. We've found the best ice cream scoops, terrific toppings and so...


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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

2 reviews

Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of...


Copycat Wendy’s Frosty

2 reviews

This copycat Wendy's frosty recipe gets the texture and flavor just right. The hardest part will be waiting for it...


Corn Ice Cream

Try this corn ice cream recipe when you want something cool, rich and creamy with bursts of corn flavor among...

Strawberry Ice Cream

Making your own strawberry ice cream is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat and use up...


Orange Sherbet

Beat the heat with a cool and creamy orange sherbet. This homemade treat is the perfect balance of tangy and...

Pineapple Sherbet

When you want a refreshing frozen treat, this creamy pineapple sherbet is an easy way to satisfy that craving. Pineapple...


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Best Banana Ice Cream

24 reviews

The secret to this satisfying homemade banana ice cream is fresh fruit, and few fruits are more affordable...


Raspberry Sherbet

This fuss-free recipe for raspberry sherbet uses common ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, making it super easy...


Coffee Ice Cream

Instant coffee granules infuse the frozen custard base for this coffee ice cream recipe with bold flavor.

How to Make Sorbet

Looking for a fruit-forward frozen treat? We tapped the Taste Recipes Test Kitchen to teach us how to make...


Stracciatella Gelato

Cool down the Italian way with stracciatella gelato! The classic Italian gelato flavor features delicate chocolate ribbons in a smooth,...


Olive Oil Ice Cream

A darling of fine dining restaurants, olive oil ice cream can easily be made at home in your ice cream...


Butter Brickle Ice Cream

Our butter brickle ice cream features tasty, crunchy bits of homemade butter brickle toffee, while the ice cream itself is...


Pistachio Ice Cream

Delicate and sophisticated, pistachio ice cream has rich, nutty flavor and a light green tinge thanks to the addition of...

Lime Sherbet

Lime sherbet is easy to make and has a sweet and tangy taste everyone will enjoy. It requires just five...


Avocado Ice Cream

Have extra avocados? Put them to work in this thick and creamy chocolate ice cream. The light olive-green color makes...


Cake Batter Ice Cream

It'll feel like your birthday came early when you bite into this homemade treat. The crunch of the rainbow sprinkles...


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Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

65 reviews

Our vanilla ice cream recipe is perfect for those who have never made ice cream in their life, as well...


Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Creamy peanut butter infuses a classic custard ice cream base to make this deeply nutty and rich peanut butter ice...


Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

This creamy coconut ice cream recipe is an almost effortless tropical treat—and it's naturally dairy-free and vegan.


Cinnamon Ice Cream

Some ice creams are made for a summer boardwalk, but not this cinnamon ice cream recipe. You’ll want to indulge...


Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Our cookies and cream ice cream doesn’t hold back when it comes to the amount of Oreo cookies inside, creating...


Cookie Dough Ice Cream

In our opinion, the best cookie dough ice cream has cookie dough pieces in every bite, with a scattering of...

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Keto Ice Cream

Satisfy your sugar-free sweet tooth with this easy three-ingredient keto ice cream recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this rich and...


Strawberry Ice Cream

This strawberry ice cream is a summertime delight. It’s easy to make, too, since it doesn't have an egg-based custard....


Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Review: A Budget-Friendly Option for Fresh Pints

This Cuisinart ice cream maker churns out tasty summertime snacks—but that's not the only reason we're obsessed.


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Ninja Creami Review: Is This Viral Ice Cream Maker Worth the Hype?

A couple of kitchen experiments and two pints of ice cream later, this Taste Recipes testing expert can confidently...


How to Use the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker: Step-by-Step User Guide

No need to wait in line—this ice cream maker whips up frozen treats in just 20 minutes.


Best Amazon Ice Shaver and Snow Cone Machines: Tested & Reviewed

Use this clever machine to make frappes, snow cones and shaved ice in minutes—no motors or electricity required.