Types of Ice Cream Makers<\/h2>\r\n![\"Tohjj21](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TOHJJ21_259930_E02_04_11b.jpg?fit=700,467\")
\r\n\r\nBefore you learn how to use an ice cream maker, it's important to know that there are different kinds out there\u2014all of which make tasty frozen treats.\r\n\r\n \t- Frozen canisters:\u00a0<\/strong>These ice cream makers are readily available and affordable. To use, you have to freeze a canister or insert a day or more in advance. Then you add your ingredients to the canister, hit the switch on the machine and let it go.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Mixer attachments:\u00a0<\/strong>If you have a stand mixer at home, you can try an ice cream maker attachment that fits right onto your existing appliance. This is a great option if you don't want to invest in an entirely new gadget.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Compressor models:\u00a0<\/strong>If you use an ice cream maker with a built-in compressor, you don't have to worry about ice or freezing. Just add your ice cream base and let the machine do its work.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ice cream churns: <\/strong>When you think about old-fashioned ice cream<\/a>, this is the sort of machine you're thinking of. You'll find electric versions and options with a manual crank handle.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOf course, there's more to consider than just methodology, Here's what you should consider when you're shopping for an ice cream maker:\r\n
\r\n \t- Time:\u00a0<\/strong>How quickly do you want your ice cream? Churns take a lot of hands-on time and you need to prep a day ahead if working with a model with a freezer insert. Compressor ice cream makers, though, are ready at the touch of a button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Volume:\u00a0<\/strong>How much can the machine make at once?<\/li>\r\n \t
- Kitchen space:\u00a0<\/strong>Bear in mind how much space you want to dedicate to an ice cream maker. Some models can be easily stored in a cupboard while others can take up as much space as a small microwave.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Price:\u00a0<\/strong>Ice cream makers vary widely in price. This Cuisinart ice cream maker<\/a> that our Test Kitchen uses costs about $90. Compressor models, though, can cost hundreds.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBut if you really want to know which model to buy, be sure to check out the best ice cream makers<\/a>. We found the best options no matter your preferred method.\r\n
How to Use the Most Popular Ice Cream Makers<\/h2>\r\nPrep Your Ice Cream Base<\/h3>\r\n![\"Tohjj21](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TOHJJ21_259930_E02_04_1b.jpg?fit=700,467\")
\r\n\r\nNo matter what machine you use, the place to start is with your ice cream base or custard. This is the liquid mixture that gets churned into creamy, cold ice cream.\r\n\r\nYou'll find that recipes vary, but most contain these basic ingredients: cream, milk and sugar. You may see recipes, like this best-ever vanilla ice cream<\/a> from Taste Recipes<\/em>'s very own ice cream fanatic Peggy Woodward<\/a>, that contain eggs. This\u00a0technically<\/em> makes the ice cream a frozen custard<\/a>. All that means is that this treat turns out extra creamy and smooth.\r\n\r\nThese ingredients (and other additions in your recipe) are heated until thickened, then chilled before churning. For best results, Peggy recommends letting your ice cream base cool in the fridge overnight. This will help improve flavor and texture. Once made, use your ice cream or frozen custard base in any of these ice cream machines, add a fresh waffle cone using a waffle cone maker<\/a>, and its ready to serve!\r\n\r\nBe sure to follow a few more of our Test Kitchen's ice cream tips<\/a> for the best possible ice cream.\r\nUsing an Ice Cream Machine with a Frozen Insert<\/h3>\r\n![\"Cb](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CB-Cuisinart-ice-cream-maker.jpg?fit=700,467\")
\r\n\r\nThese machines are the most common household models. You can find great options for under $100 at many kitchen shops. Our Test Kitchen's go-to ice cream machine<\/a> is made by Cuisinart.\r\n\r\nTo use this type of machine (and other similar models), you need to freeze the canister for at least 15 hours. It's a good idea to just stash this in the freezer when it's not in use so you can make ice cream anytime.\r\n\r\nOnce frozen, set the canister onto the base, add in the churning paddle and top with the lid. Just flip the switch and slowly add in your ice cream mixture. After about 20 minutes, you should have a soft ice cream that's ready to firm up in the freezer.\r\n\r\nTransfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container (do not store it in the canister). Our editors like these Tovolo ice cream containers<\/a> for homemade ice cream storage. They're one of our must-have summer kitchen items<\/a>.\r\nHow to Use a KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment<\/h3>\r\n![\"Kitchenaid](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/KitchenAid-ice-cream.jpg?fit=700,467\")
\r\n\r\nJust like models with a canister, the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment<\/a> also needs to be frozen in advance. KitchenAid recommends chilling it for at least 15 hours.\r\n\r\nThen fit the paddle attachment into the mixer\u2014just the same way you'd add the whisk or dough hook to your mixer. That's one of the joys of using this model: If you're familiar with using your KitchenAid stand mixer, this attachment will be very intuitive to use in your kitchen.\r\n\r\nOnce everything is fitted in place, turn your mixer onto the lowest setting and gradually pour in your ice cream base. Keep the machine running for 20 to 30 minutes, and voila<\/em>\u2014ice cream!\r\n\r\nFor best results, transfer your freshly made treat to a freezer-proof container to chill a bit longer. This will help your dessert firm up a bit.\r\nHow to Use an Ice Cream Maker with a Compressor<\/h3>\r\n![\"Breville](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Breville-Smart-Scoop.jpg?fit=700,467\")
\r\n\r\nTo use an ice cream maker with a built-in compressor, like this Breville Smart Scoop ice cream maker<\/a>, you don't need to prep the machine at all before use.\r\n\r\nSimply add the paddle to the bowl, pour in your ice cream base and choose your setting. Machines like this often contain settings for all sorts of frozen desserts including frozen yogurt<\/a>, sorbet<\/a>, gelato<\/a> as well as ice cream. Choose one and push start.\r\n\r\nThe compressor inside will fire up and chill your dessert to the right temperature while the paddle churns away. It's really that simple. With this option, you can have ice cream in less than an hour.\r\nHow to Use an Ice Cream Churn<\/h3>\r\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/GettyImages-1218518054.jpg?fit=700,467\")
\r\n\r\nLearning how to use an electric ice cream maker is pretty simple; it's when you get to the old-fashioned churn models that you might want to take a few notes. These models\u2014which either use a hand crank or electric motor to turn the crank\u2014require a little more effort.\r\n\r\nOld-fashioned churns consist of a canister and a dasher (the technical name for the paddle) surrounded by a larger insulated bucket.\r\n\r\nTo use this type of ice cream maker, fit the canister into the larger bucket. Then fill the bucket a little over halfway full with ice and add rock salt. Immergood, who makes one of our favorite manual ice cream churns<\/a>, recommends two cups of rock salt<\/a>. This will help the ice cream achieve the right consistency.\r\n\r\nThen all that's left to do is insert the dasher, fill the canister with cream and turn the crank. If you're doing this process by hand, this should take about 30 minutes. It's hard work, so be sure to get the kids, friends and neighbors involved. The reward is a generous scoop of freshly churned ice cream. For best results, use one of our editors' favorite ice cream scoops<\/a>.\r\nHow to Take Care of Your Ice Cream Maker<\/h2>\r\nTaking care of your ice cream maker isn't too hard. For electric models, you can wipe the outside of the appliance with a cloth spritzed with a little all-purpose cleaner. That should work just fine to keep the exteriors of the machines looking great.\r\n\r\nAs for the internal components, wash as recommended by the manufacturer. Many ice cream canisters have a nonstick coating, so be sure to wash those parts by hand. Also, be sure not to use metal utensils in these containers.\r\nMore Ice Cream Maker Recipes<\/h2>\r\nOnce you're bitten by the homemade ice cream bug, you'll want to use your new gadget as much as possible. Try these recipes.\r\n
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<\/a><\/div>Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 40 minutes + chilling\/freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Whipping cream, 2% milk, vanilla bean, egg yolks, sugar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> AdvancedGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhen you think of a classic vanilla bean ice cream with a creamy texture, this is the one. It's a must-try ice cream recipe for vanilla\u00a0fans, but can also be the tasty foundation for flavors like cookies and cream or strawberry ice cream. After making a custard base on the stove, use your ice cream maker to churn and freeze it.\r\n\r\nThis ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that eggs are the key to making a smooth and creamy treat that rivals what you can get at a premium ice cream shop. \u2014Peggy Woodward, <\/em>Taste Recipes Senior Food Editor<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Easy](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Easy-Chocolate-Ice-Cream_EXPS_TOHVP24_4798_MF_06_06_1.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Easy")
<\/a><\/div>Easy Chocolate Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Half-and-half, cocoa, whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThere's no reason not to make your own chocolate ice cream when it's as easy as this. Whip ingredients together in a blender, then process them in an ice cream maker. Serve the ice cream very soft right after processing or pop it in the freezer to firm up. Use up what you don't serve in chocolate ice cream desserts<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis super simple chocolate ice cream recipe is the perfect treat at a moment's notice. It's also a bonus that most of the ingredients are kitchen staples. \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Easy](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Easy-Cookie-Dough-Ice-Cream_EXPS_FT24_276730_EC_0820_15.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Easy")
<\/a><\/div>Cookie Dough Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes + freezing \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis loaded cookie dough ice cream doesn\u2019t hold back. It\u2019s chock-full of homemade cookie dough pieces along with an extra smattering of mini chocolate chips, which means you don\u2019t have to dig through inches of vanilla ice cream to get to the good stuff.\r\n\r\nIce cream isn't as hard to make as you might think. If you love cookie dough, you're going to want to try this chocolate treat.<\/em> \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Cookies](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cookies-and-Cream-Ice-Cream_EXPS_FT24_276728_ST_0523_6.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Cookies")
<\/a><\/div>Cookies and Cream Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>25 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Oreo cookies, heavy whipping cream, whole milk\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nOur cookies and cream ice cream doesn\u2019t hold back when it comes to the amount of Oreo cookies inside, creating a smooth vanilla ice cream and crispy Oreo texture that tastes heavenly.\r\n\r\nYou only need five ingredients for this big batch of ice cream. Make sure to try it with your favorite Oreos.<\/em> \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Homemade](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Homemade-Strawberry-Ice-Cream_EXPS_JMZ18_6253_D03_02_12b.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" "\\"Homemade")
<\/a><\/div>Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>40 minutes + cooling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Sweetened strawberries, whipping cream, egg yolks, milk, sugar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis summery ice cream bursts with fresh strawberries and has a rich base made with egg yolks and cream. It's delicious on its own, but just imagine that flavor folded into ice cream sandwiches, layered into an ice cream cake or smothered under hot fudge. Yum!\r\n\r\nThis creamy, luscious ice cream will remind you of the signature treat served at church ice cream socials. What dessert could be better? \u2014Recipe Contributor Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Exps](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXPS_TOH_SUM25_23019_DR_01_29_02b.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Exps")
<\/a><\/div>Blueberry Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, half-and-half\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTwo summer loves together at last: blueberries and ice cream. Simmer store-bought, frozen or fresh-picked blueberries<\/a> with sugar, then strain the sweetened juice for the ice cream base. Many readers like to run the pulp through a food mill to add a little texture.\r\nThe wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a Girl Guide meeting, it was well received. Even today, our 10 children, 19 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren think it tastes great. \u2014Recipe contributor Alma Mosher, Mohannes, New Brunswick<\/em><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Disney](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Disney-s-Dole-Whip_EXPS_TOHJJ23_253657_DR_01_11_6b.jpg?fit=700,700\" "\\"Disney")
<\/a><\/div>Disney's Dole Whip<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, vanilla ice cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis treat is so refreshing on a hot day and takes no time to whip up\u2014pun intended. If you can't wait for your next vacation, it's definitely one of the Disney copycat recipes<\/a> worth making at home.\r\n\r\nYour kitchen will be the happiest place on Earth when you serve this sweet-sour treat. The recipe comes directly from the Disneyland app and tastes just like the real deal you'd order at the park. \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Coffee](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Coffee-Ice-Cream_EXPS_FT21_11965_F_0519_2.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Coffee")
<\/a><\/div>Coffee Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Instant coffee, whole milk, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nNo ice cream maker necessary for this recipe. Instead, blend a coffee sauce with sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream and pop it straight into the freezer. This coffee ice cream is even better with mix-ins like chocolate chips, crushed Oreos or chocolate-covered espresso beans<\/a>.\r\n\r\nI combined two recipes\u2014one for vanilla ice cream and the other for a special coffee sauce\u2014to create this homemade coffee ice cream. I serve it plain, scooped into a dessert dish, so the creamy coffee flavor can be enjoyed to the fullest. \u2014Recipe contributor Theresa Hansen, Pensacola, Florida<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Homemade](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Homemade-Pumpkin-Ice-Cream_EXPS_TOHD24_35944_LauraScherb_8-1.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Homemade")
<\/a><\/div>Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Canned pumpkin, whipping cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nAll the spiced warmth of a pumpkin pie<\/a> is captured in this easy ice cream recipe. Just whisk the ingredients together and process them in your ice cream maker. Top it off with a drizzle of caramel or crumbled ginger cookies<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFolks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced pumpkin ice cream recipe. But be prepared to make more! \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rocky](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rocky-Road-Ice-Cream-Recipe_EXPS_TOHD25_23209_ChristineMa_8.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Rocky")
<\/a><\/div>Rocky Road Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + cooling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Half-and-half, whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nRocky road is a textural masterpiece loaded with nuts, chocolate chunks and marshmallows. The recipe makes more than a gallon of ice cream, plenty to feed the whole crowd. When you're not serving a big group, halve the recipe for a smaller batch.\r\nMy daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do. We especially like the marshmallows, chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Sometimes we even add extra chips on top...and whipped cream too. \u2014Recipe contributor Dale Langford Atwater, California<\/em><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Peppermint](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Peppermint-Ice-Cream_EXPS_TOHcom23_20051_DR_10_12_5b.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Peppermint")
<\/a><\/div>Peppermint Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Whipping cream, half-and-half, peppermint extract, crushed peppermint candies\r\nLevel: <\/strong>IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou might be more likely to pull this recipe out around Christmas, but peppermint ice cream really is good all year round. Crushed peppermints or candy canes are folded into a frozen custard base. Churned in your ice cream machine, it has a creamy texture and cool, minty flavor.\r\n\r\nWith flecks of mint candy, this peppermint ice cream recipe is perfect for the holidays. \u2014Recipe contributor Berneice Metcalf, Leavenworth, Washington\r\n<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Chunky](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chunky-Banana-Cream-Freeze_EXPS_LSBZ18_144977_D01_18_1b-1.jpg?fit=696,696\" "\\"Chunky")
<\/a><\/div>Chunky Banana Cream Freeze<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Frozen bananas, almond milk, chopped walnuts, peanut butter, unsweetened shredded coconut\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhen you take a bite you'd never guess that this ice cream has no added sugar or heavy cream. The secret to the smooth texture is frozen bananas<\/a>, which whip up beautifully in a blender with almond milk and peanut butter to create the ice cream base.\r\n\r\nEveryone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn't make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter \"ice cream\" is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can't believe how easy it is to make. \u2014Recipe contributor Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Protein](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Protein-Ice-Cream_EXPS_TOHD24_277299_EricKleinberg_5.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Protein")
<\/a><\/div>Protein Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>15 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Whey protein powder, coconut milk, maple syrup\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nNo need to choose between a high-protein diet and a sweet craving \u2013 this homemade protein ice cream recipe has it all. Made with whey protein powder and high-fat coconut milk for a thick and creamy scoop that'll satisfy any sweet tooth.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019d never know this vanilla ice cream contains 10 grams of protein. Coconut milk creates a creamy base, while maple syrup and vanilla extract give it a subtly sweet flavor.<\/em> \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Exps](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_277277_AbbeyLittlejohn_5.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Exps")
<\/a><\/div>Avocado Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Avocados, heavy whipping cream, Greek yogurt\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nAvocado lovers, listen up: We\u2019ve developed one creamy, decadent avocado ice cream recipe that\u2019ll satisfy your sweet tooth. If you\u2019ve never tried avocado ice cream, it's sweet, rich and nutty.\r\n\r\nHave extra avocados? Put them to work in this thick and creamy chocolate ice cream. The light olive-green color makes it look like mint chocolate chip ice cream, but don't be fooled! The avocado flavor really shines through in this dessert. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Exps](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD_277339_JonathanMelendez_9.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Exps")
<\/a><\/div>Cinnamon Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>1 hour \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Heavy whipping cream, ground cinnamon, whole milk\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe warm, winter spice aromas will transport you to a colder place. Surprisingly, you can whip up this homemade ice cream recipe\u00a0in just a few hours.\r\n\r\nThis small-batch cinnamon ice cream recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. It sits perfectly on top of a baked cookie or is just as sweet on its own.<\/em> \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Olive](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Olive-Oil-Ice-Cream_EXPS_FT24_277300_EC_0910_1.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Olive")
<\/a><\/div>Olive Oil Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Heavy whipping cream, extra virgin olive oil, whole milk\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWith ingredients like heavy cream, sugar and olive oil, it should come as no surprise that this is a decadent dish. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt over the top helps cut the richness and creates an addictive sweet-salty crunch.\r\n\r\nDon't knock it until you try it! Olive oil ice cream is rich, creamy and earthy. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Tartufo](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tartufo-Ice-Cream_EXPS_FT24_277791_EC_1002_12.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Tartufo")
<\/a><\/div>Tartufo Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream, amaretti cookies\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis shareable tartufo ice cream is served all over Italy, but it\u2019s super easy to make right at home. Finish it with a sprinkling of crushed hazelnuts for a nutty finish.\r\n\r\nThis dome-shaped dessert hails from Calabria in Southern Italy. It's made with ice cream, filled with cookies and enrobed in a rich dark chocolate shell. Cracking the shell to reveal the yumminess inside is the best part! \u2014Recipe contributor Anna Gass, New Canaan, Connecticut<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Strawberry](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Strawberry-Gelato_EXPS_TOHAM25_212175_P2_MD_04_18_7b.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Strawberry")
<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Gelato<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Strawberries, whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, corn syrup, honey, sea salt\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIt's easy to make this smooth strawberry gelato in your ice cream maker\u2014and no pre-cooking is necessary. Honey and a little corn syrup sweeten the mixture, plus help keep the texture of the gelato silky smooth.\r\nYou'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey. Fresh raspberries or blackberries can be substituted for the strawberries if you prefer. If your berries are tart, add a touch more sugar or honey. \u2014Recipe contributor Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon<\/em><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Contest](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Contest-Winning-Butter-Pecan-Ice-Cream_EXPS_FT24_23215_JR_0315_1.jpg?fit=700,1024\" "\\"Contest")
<\/a><\/div>Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 5 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Chopped pecans, brown sugar, half-and-half, eggs, whipping cream, butter\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Intermediate
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- Time:\u00a0<\/strong>How quickly do you want your ice cream? Churns take a lot of hands-on time and you need to prep a day ahead if working with a model with a freezer insert. Compressor ice cream makers, though, are ready at the touch of a button.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Volume:\u00a0<\/strong>How much can the machine make at once?<\/li>\r\n \t
- Kitchen space:\u00a0<\/strong>Bear in mind how much space you want to dedicate to an ice cream maker. Some models can be easily stored in a cupboard while others can take up as much space as a small microwave.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Price:\u00a0<\/strong>Ice cream makers vary widely in price. This Cuisinart ice cream maker<\/a> that our Test Kitchen uses costs about $90. Compressor models, though, can cost hundreds.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBut if you really want to know which model to buy, be sure to check out the best ice cream makers<\/a>. We found the best options no matter your preferred method.\r\n
How to Use the Most Popular Ice Cream Makers<\/h2>\r\n
Prep Your Ice Cream Base<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nNo matter what machine you use, the place to start is with your ice cream base or custard. This is the liquid mixture that gets churned into creamy, cold ice cream.\r\n\r\nYou'll find that recipes vary, but most contain these basic ingredients: cream, milk and sugar. You may see recipes, like this best-ever vanilla ice cream<\/a> from Taste Recipes<\/em>'s very own ice cream fanatic Peggy Woodward<\/a>, that contain eggs. This\u00a0technically<\/em> makes the ice cream a frozen custard<\/a>. All that means is that this treat turns out extra creamy and smooth.\r\n\r\nThese ingredients (and other additions in your recipe) are heated until thickened, then chilled before churning. For best results, Peggy recommends letting your ice cream base cool in the fridge overnight. This will help improve flavor and texture. Once made, use your ice cream or frozen custard base in any of these ice cream machines, add a fresh waffle cone using a waffle cone maker<\/a>, and its ready to serve!\r\n\r\nBe sure to follow a few more of our Test Kitchen's ice cream tips<\/a> for the best possible ice cream.\r\nUsing an Ice Cream Machine with a Frozen Insert<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nThese machines are the most common household models. You can find great options for under $100 at many kitchen shops. Our Test Kitchen's go-to ice cream machine<\/a> is made by Cuisinart.\r\n\r\nTo use this type of machine (and other similar models), you need to freeze the canister for at least 15 hours. It's a good idea to just stash this in the freezer when it's not in use so you can make ice cream anytime.\r\n\r\nOnce frozen, set the canister onto the base, add in the churning paddle and top with the lid. Just flip the switch and slowly add in your ice cream mixture. After about 20 minutes, you should have a soft ice cream that's ready to firm up in the freezer.\r\n\r\nTransfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container (do not store it in the canister). Our editors like these Tovolo ice cream containers<\/a> for homemade ice cream storage. They're one of our must-have summer kitchen items<\/a>.\r\nHow to Use a KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nJust like models with a canister, the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment<\/a> also needs to be frozen in advance. KitchenAid recommends chilling it for at least 15 hours.\r\n\r\nThen fit the paddle attachment into the mixer\u2014just the same way you'd add the whisk or dough hook to your mixer. That's one of the joys of using this model: If you're familiar with using your KitchenAid stand mixer, this attachment will be very intuitive to use in your kitchen.\r\n\r\nOnce everything is fitted in place, turn your mixer onto the lowest setting and gradually pour in your ice cream base. Keep the machine running for 20 to 30 minutes, and voila<\/em>\u2014ice cream!\r\n\r\nFor best results, transfer your freshly made treat to a freezer-proof container to chill a bit longer. This will help your dessert firm up a bit.\r\nHow to Use an Ice Cream Maker with a Compressor<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo use an ice cream maker with a built-in compressor, like this Breville Smart Scoop ice cream maker<\/a>, you don't need to prep the machine at all before use.\r\n\r\nSimply add the paddle to the bowl, pour in your ice cream base and choose your setting. Machines like this often contain settings for all sorts of frozen desserts including frozen yogurt<\/a>, sorbet<\/a>, gelato<\/a> as well as ice cream. Choose one and push start.\r\n\r\nThe compressor inside will fire up and chill your dessert to the right temperature while the paddle churns away. It's really that simple. With this option, you can have ice cream in less than an hour.\r\nHow to Use an Ice Cream Churn<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nLearning how to use an electric ice cream maker is pretty simple; it's when you get to the old-fashioned churn models that you might want to take a few notes. These models\u2014which either use a hand crank or electric motor to turn the crank\u2014require a little more effort.\r\n\r\nOld-fashioned churns consist of a canister and a dasher (the technical name for the paddle) surrounded by a larger insulated bucket.\r\n\r\nTo use this type of ice cream maker, fit the canister into the larger bucket. Then fill the bucket a little over halfway full with ice and add rock salt. Immergood, who makes one of our favorite manual ice cream churns<\/a>, recommends two cups of rock salt<\/a>. This will help the ice cream achieve the right consistency.\r\n\r\nThen all that's left to do is insert the dasher, fill the canister with cream and turn the crank. If you're doing this process by hand, this should take about 30 minutes. It's hard work, so be sure to get the kids, friends and neighbors involved. The reward is a generous scoop of freshly churned ice cream. For best results, use one of our editors' favorite ice cream scoops<\/a>.\r\nHow to Take Care of Your Ice Cream Maker<\/h2>\r\nTaking care of your ice cream maker isn't too hard. For electric models, you can wipe the outside of the appliance with a cloth spritzed with a little all-purpose cleaner. That should work just fine to keep the exteriors of the machines looking great.\r\n\r\nAs for the internal components, wash as recommended by the manufacturer. Many ice cream canisters have a nonstick coating, so be sure to wash those parts by hand. Also, be sure not to use metal utensils in these containers.\r\n
More Ice Cream Maker Recipes<\/h2>\r\nOnce you're bitten by the homemade ice cream bug, you'll want to use your new gadget as much as possible. Try these recipes.\r\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 33<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 40 minutes + chilling\/freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Whipping cream, 2% milk, vanilla bean, egg yolks, sugar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> AdvancedGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhen you think of a classic vanilla bean ice cream with a creamy texture, this is the one. It's a must-try ice cream recipe for vanilla\u00a0fans, but can also be the tasty foundation for flavors like cookies and cream or strawberry ice cream. After making a custard base on the stove, use your ice cream maker to churn and freeze it.\r\n\r\nThis ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that eggs are the key to making a smooth and creamy treat that rivals what you can get at a premium ice cream shop. \u2014Peggy Woodward, <\/em>Taste Recipes Senior Food Editor<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Chocolate Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Half-and-half, cocoa, whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThere's no reason not to make your own chocolate ice cream when it's as easy as this. Whip ingredients together in a blender, then process them in an ice cream maker. Serve the ice cream very soft right after processing or pop it in the freezer to firm up. Use up what you don't serve in chocolate ice cream desserts<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThis super simple chocolate ice cream recipe is the perfect treat at a moment's notice. It's also a bonus that most of the ingredients are kitchen staples. \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cookie Dough Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes + freezing \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis loaded cookie dough ice cream doesn\u2019t hold back. It\u2019s chock-full of homemade cookie dough pieces along with an extra smattering of mini chocolate chips, which means you don\u2019t have to dig through inches of vanilla ice cream to get to the good stuff.\r\n\r\nIce cream isn't as hard to make as you might think. If you love cookie dough, you're going to want to try this chocolate treat.<\/em> \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cookies and Cream Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>25 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Oreo cookies, heavy whipping cream, whole milk\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nOur cookies and cream ice cream doesn\u2019t hold back when it comes to the amount of Oreo cookies inside, creating a smooth vanilla ice cream and crispy Oreo texture that tastes heavenly.\r\n\r\nYou only need five ingredients for this big batch of ice cream. Make sure to try it with your favorite Oreos.<\/em> \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>40 minutes + cooling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Sweetened strawberries, whipping cream, egg yolks, milk, sugar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis summery ice cream bursts with fresh strawberries and has a rich base made with egg yolks and cream. It's delicious on its own, but just imagine that flavor folded into ice cream sandwiches, layered into an ice cream cake or smothered under hot fudge. Yum!\r\n\r\nThis creamy, luscious ice cream will remind you of the signature treat served at church ice cream socials. What dessert could be better? \u2014Recipe Contributor Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Blueberry Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, half-and-half\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTwo summer loves together at last: blueberries and ice cream. Simmer store-bought, frozen or fresh-picked blueberries<\/a> with sugar, then strain the sweetened juice for the ice cream base. Many readers like to run the pulp through a food mill to add a little texture.\r\nThe wild blueberries on our property spark recipe ideas. When my daughter and I made this ice cream at a Girl Guide meeting, it was well received. Even today, our 10 children, 19 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren think it tastes great. \u2014Recipe contributor Alma Mosher, Mohannes, New Brunswick<\/em><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Disney's Dole Whip<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, vanilla ice cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis treat is so refreshing on a hot day and takes no time to whip up\u2014pun intended. If you can't wait for your next vacation, it's definitely one of the Disney copycat recipes<\/a> worth making at home.\r\n\r\nYour kitchen will be the happiest place on Earth when you serve this sweet-sour treat. The recipe comes directly from the Disneyland app and tastes just like the real deal you'd order at the park. \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Coffee Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Instant coffee, whole milk, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nNo ice cream maker necessary for this recipe. Instead, blend a coffee sauce with sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream and pop it straight into the freezer. This coffee ice cream is even better with mix-ins like chocolate chips, crushed Oreos or chocolate-covered espresso beans<\/a>.\r\n\r\nI combined two recipes\u2014one for vanilla ice cream and the other for a special coffee sauce\u2014to create this homemade coffee ice cream. I serve it plain, scooped into a dessert dish, so the creamy coffee flavor can be enjoyed to the fullest. \u2014Recipe contributor Theresa Hansen, Pensacola, Florida<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Canned pumpkin, whipping cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nAll the spiced warmth of a pumpkin pie<\/a> is captured in this easy ice cream recipe. Just whisk the ingredients together and process them in your ice cream maker. Top it off with a drizzle of caramel or crumbled ginger cookies<\/a>.\r\n\r\nFolks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced pumpkin ice cream recipe. But be prepared to make more! \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Rocky Road Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + cooling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Half-and-half, whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nRocky road is a textural masterpiece loaded with nuts, chocolate chunks and marshmallows. The recipe makes more than a gallon of ice cream, plenty to feed the whole crowd. When you're not serving a big group, halve the recipe for a smaller batch.\r\nMy daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do. We especially like the marshmallows, chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Sometimes we even add extra chips on top...and whipped cream too. \u2014Recipe contributor Dale Langford Atwater, California<\/em><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Peppermint Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Whipping cream, half-and-half, peppermint extract, crushed peppermint candies\r\nLevel: <\/strong>IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou might be more likely to pull this recipe out around Christmas, but peppermint ice cream really is good all year round. Crushed peppermints or candy canes are folded into a frozen custard base. Churned in your ice cream machine, it has a creamy texture and cool, minty flavor.\r\n\r\nWith flecks of mint candy, this peppermint ice cream recipe is perfect for the holidays. \u2014Recipe contributor Berneice Metcalf, Leavenworth, Washington\r\n<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chunky Banana Cream Freeze<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Frozen bananas, almond milk, chopped walnuts, peanut butter, unsweetened shredded coconut\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhen you take a bite you'd never guess that this ice cream has no added sugar or heavy cream. The secret to the smooth texture is frozen bananas<\/a>, which whip up beautifully in a blender with almond milk and peanut butter to create the ice cream base.\r\n\r\nEveryone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn't make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter \"ice cream\" is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can't believe how easy it is to make. \u2014Recipe contributor Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Protein Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>15 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Whey protein powder, coconut milk, maple syrup\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nNo need to choose between a high-protein diet and a sweet craving \u2013 this homemade protein ice cream recipe has it all. Made with whey protein powder and high-fat coconut milk for a thick and creamy scoop that'll satisfy any sweet tooth.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019d never know this vanilla ice cream contains 10 grams of protein. Coconut milk creates a creamy base, while maple syrup and vanilla extract give it a subtly sweet flavor.<\/em> \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Avocado Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Avocados, heavy whipping cream, Greek yogurt\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nAvocado lovers, listen up: We\u2019ve developed one creamy, decadent avocado ice cream recipe that\u2019ll satisfy your sweet tooth. If you\u2019ve never tried avocado ice cream, it's sweet, rich and nutty.\r\n\r\nHave extra avocados? Put them to work in this thick and creamy chocolate ice cream. The light olive-green color makes it look like mint chocolate chip ice cream, but don't be fooled! The avocado flavor really shines through in this dessert. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cinnamon Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>1 hour \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Heavy whipping cream, ground cinnamon, whole milk\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe warm, winter spice aromas will transport you to a colder place. Surprisingly, you can whip up this homemade ice cream recipe\u00a0in just a few hours.\r\n\r\nThis small-batch cinnamon ice cream recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. It sits perfectly on top of a baked cookie or is just as sweet on its own.<\/em> \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Olive Oil Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>35 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Heavy whipping cream, extra virgin olive oil, whole milk\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWith ingredients like heavy cream, sugar and olive oil, it should come as no surprise that this is a decadent dish. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt over the top helps cut the richness and creates an addictive sweet-salty crunch.\r\n\r\nDon't knock it until you try it! Olive oil ice cream is rich, creamy and earthy. \u2014Recipe contributor Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tartufo Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time: <\/strong>30 minutes \r\nMain Ingredients: <\/strong>Chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream, amaretti cookies\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis shareable tartufo ice cream is served all over Italy, but it\u2019s super easy to make right at home. Finish it with a sprinkling of crushed hazelnuts for a nutty finish.\r\n\r\nThis dome-shaped dessert hails from Calabria in Southern Italy. It's made with ice cream, filled with cookies and enrobed in a rich dark chocolate shell. Cracking the shell to reveal the yumminess inside is the best part! \u2014Recipe contributor Anna Gass, New Canaan, Connecticut<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Gelato<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Strawberries, whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, corn syrup, honey, sea salt\r\nLevel: <\/strong>Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIt's easy to make this smooth strawberry gelato in your ice cream maker\u2014and no pre-cooking is necessary. Honey and a little corn syrup sweeten the mixture, plus help keep the texture of the gelato silky smooth.\r\nYou'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey. Fresh raspberries or blackberries can be substituted for the strawberries if you prefer. If your berries are tart, add a touch more sugar or honey. \u2014Recipe contributor Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon<\/em><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 5 minutes + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Chopped pecans, brown sugar, half-and-half, eggs, whipping cream, butter\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Intermediate - Volume:\u00a0<\/strong>How much can the machine make at once?<\/li>\r\n \t
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