Ice Cream and Sorbet Recipes For Summer
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Nothing beats a scoop of homemade ice cream on a hot day! Store-bought just doesn't hold a candle to it, and once you see how easy it is to make your own, you're going to wonder why you ever settled!
Allie has been dreaming up frozen treats on this blog for years, and I have to say, this is a collection to be proud of.
Back her pastry chef days, she was all about the slow-churned, old-fashioned custard-style ice creams. But recently she has also become a total convert to the no-churn method, which gives you the most airy, creamy results with barely any effort.
If you're craving something deeply chocolatey, bright and fruity, or totally over-the-top decadent, there is something in this list for you. I've pulled together all my favorites from Baking A Moment, and one of my own for good measure, so grab a spoon and let's get into it!
1. Simply Perfect Vanilla Ice Cream
This is the one that started it all! It's a classic, slow-churned custard-style ice cream that is so rich and creamy, it'll ruin you for store-bought forever. We walk you through every step of the process, so even if you've never made ice cream from scratch before, you've totally got this.
2. How to Make No-Churn Ice Cream
This guide covers everything you need to know to get the most airy, dreamy results without any special equipment. It's such a nifty little trick, and once you try it, you'll be hooked.
3. Simply Perfect Chocolate Ice Cream
This is a delicious, slow-churned, custard-based chocolate ice cream that uses three different kinds of chocolate for the deepest, richest flavor imaginable. For my fellow chocoholics, this one is an absolute must.
4. No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
When you need a serious chocolate fix, and you need it fast, this is your recipe. It comes together in about 10 minutes, and the flavor is so intensely rich and fudgy that it is almost like brownie batter in the best possible way. The hardest part is just waiting for it to freeze!
5. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Is there anything more refreshing on a hot summer day than mint chocolate chip? This no-churn version is so cool and bracing, with loads of dark chocolate running all the way through. You have to make a batch of this before the season slips away!
6. Salted Caramel Brownie Ice Cream
This recipe starts with a perfect vanilla base and then loads it up with gooey salted caramel, brownie chunks, and pecan clusters. It is so over-the-top decadent!
7. No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
First ice cream recipe of the season, and we went straight for the coffee flavor - because obviously! This one is ready in just 10 minutes with no machine required, and it is so unbelievably creamy and roasty. The perfect afternoon pick-me-up on a warm day, if you ask me.
Pro tip, throw a scoop of this in your next espresso martini!
8. No-Churn Oreo Ice Cream
You cannot beat the combination of creamy vanilla ice cream and crunchy Oreo cookies! This one comes together with only 5 ingredients and is packed with cookies in every single bite. It's a total crowd-pleaser, and my kids go absolutely nuts for it.
9. Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Fresh summer peaches deserve to be celebrated, and this recipe does exactly that! It's made with just 5 simple ingredients and comes together in mere moments with no ice cream machine needed. Pure, fruity, peachy bliss in a bowl.
10. Easy Mango Sorbet
This mango sorbet is sweet, summery, and so refreshing! It's made with just a couple of ingredients and is as easy as it gets. We've included instructions for making it in an ice cream maker, a blender, or even completely by hand, so there's really no excuse not to try it!
11. Cranberry Orange Sorbet
Frozen treats aren't just for summer, and this one is proof! Sorbet is traditionally served as a palate cleanser between courses, and this bright, three-ingredient cranberry orange version is absolutely perfect for that. Light, refreshing, and so elegant alongside a big holiday meal.
12. Cranberry Sorbet Champagne Floats
Can you think of anything more fun than a bubbly pink drink topped with a sweet scoop of frozen fruitiness? Just scoop the cranberry sorbet into glasses, pour over the champagne, and watch everyone at your holiday party absolutely lose their minds. It's been on my must-make list for so long, and it did not disappoint!
13. Vanilla Protein Ice Cream
If you're craving a sweet treat but also trying to sneak more protein into your diet, this recipe is just for you. It tastes amazing, and your friends and family will never guess it is packed with protein.
