10+ Fun and Healthy Recipes for Homemade Ice Cream Lovers

Strawberry, chocolate, Vegan, or Sugar-free, there is no shortage of ideas to delight lovers of ice cream. Ice cream with or without an ice cream maker it’s always a pleasure to make, and it’s even better when it’s homemade.

Come discover 13 of the most healthy and fun homemade ice cream recipes with us!

Contents:

• How to Make Homemade Ice Cream? The Easiest Method
• How to Make Ice Cream in a Blender?
• Old-Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream
• How to Make Vegan Ice Cream?
• Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
• How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag?
• Healthy Homemade Ice Cream (Sugar-free)
• Homemade Peach Ice Cream
• Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
• Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
• Homemade Ice Cream with Condensed Milk
• Homemade Banana Ice Cream
• Homemade Oreo Ice Cream

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream? The Easiest Method

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You will love that the homemade ice cream recipe is so yum and easy to make with just a few ingredients and without an ice cream machine at home.

Most cookbooks and magazine recipes expect you to have an ice cream maker at home, but you can mimic the churning effect of an ice cream machine by shaking or tossing the ingredients inside a sealed Ziplock bag or freezer bag.

The best part about this method is how quickly it comes together. In just 5-10 minutes, you can whip up a delicious batch of homemade ice cream.

An essential ingredient in this method is salt. So why do you need salt to make quick freeze ice cream?

When you mix salt with ice, it lowers the freezing point of the ice. Water freezes typically at 0°C, but a 20% salt solution freezes below -17°C. In this version, the ice cream solution is so cold that it makes it quick and easy to freeze your flavored milk (or cream) into ice cream.

Ingredients:

• one cup of milk;
• half tablespoons of powdered sugar;
• half teaspoon vanilla (or any other flavors that you prefer);
• 2 to 3 cups ice, crushed or cubed;
• one-third cup sea or coarse salt;
• one small 1-liter Ziplock freezer bag;
• one Ziplock freshness bag of 3 liters.

Preparation:

1. The preparation is very easy. After all, we are telling you about the easiest method to make homemade ice cream, right? First, add milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar to the small bag.
2. Seal the bag tightly, taking care to squeeze out any air trapped inside the bag.
3. Mix ice and salt in the 3-liter bag. Place the small bag inside the large bag and seal it tightly.
4. Shake vigorously for about 5 minutes. After that, you can have fun swinging it around with friends, but you may need to wear winter gloves because the bag will get very cold.
5. After the 5 minutes duration, the mixture you put into the small bag would have stiffened. Do not open these bags yet; set them aside on a napkin for a little while. Rearrange the ice cream in the larger bag so that it surrounds the smaller bag.
6. Open them and take out the ice cream from inside the small bag. Serve immediately.

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How to Make Ice Cream in a Blender?

When it’s too hot outside, we can only think of one thing: to cool off. What could be better than a nice bowl of homemade chocolate ice cream made in a blender? The blender is the most common kitchen appliance and also one that is the most used. Fresh, healthy, and homemade… What more could you ask for?

Ingredients:

• 25g cocoa powder;
• 100g of sugar;
• 250ml of milk;
• 500ml Greek yogurt;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Preparation:

1. In the bowl of your blender, put half the milk, and the cocoa powder. Add the sugar. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
2. Put the mixture in a saucepan and heat it until it simmers. While mixing, add the rest of the milk. It is necessary to mix until the sugar is dissolved completely. Then let it cool.
3. Once the preparation is cold, put it back in the blender, adding the yogurt and vanilla extract.
4. Use the “smoothies” function or the low speed of your blender to churn the mixture till it is homogeneous and smooth. Put in the freezer until the edges solidify.
5. Take the preparation out and blend it again, this time at medium speed. Once smooth, freeze it again.
6. Repeat the operation five more times, then let it solidify.

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Old-Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream

This old-fashioned ice cream recipe comes from France and is prepared with fresh walnuts, gelatin, fresh cream, and whipped cream, without eggs.

Ingredients:

• 400 g shelled fresh walnuts;
• three bottles of very cold water;
• 5 cups heavy cream;
• 300 g caster sugar;
• 40 g of gelatin;
• 150 ml whipped cream.

Preparation:

1. Crush the fresh walnuts, adding very cold water so that everything does not turn into oil.
2. Prepare gelatin as directed on the package.
3. Heat the fresh cream, and add in the gelatin.
4. Stir with a wooden spoon until it reduces to about 3 cups. Filter through a Chinese sieve, and leave to cool.
5. Once cold, add the walnuts and 150ml of firmly whipped cream.
6. Mix well, then pour into a freezer-safe dish. Freeze for 2 hours.

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How to Make Vegan Ice Cream?

It is often difficult to find and buy vegan ice cream off the shelf at your local store. That’s why we bring you this vegan vanilla ice cream recipe that you can prepare without an ice cream maker! You’ll love the end product whether you’re following a Paleo or a Gluten-free diet.

Ingredients:

• 250 ml of vegetable cream (This recipe uses soy cream, but you can also use coconut cream);
• 250 ml vegetable milk or Soy milk;
• 100g sugar;
• 30g cornstarch;
• 1 tbsp. vanilla powder;
• 1 tbsp. vanilla flavoring.

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan, put the milk and vegetable cream to heat.
2. Also, add vanilla powder and aroma.
3. Then add the sugar and mix well.
4. Add the cornstarch and heat over low heat, constantly stirring to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan. The mixture will start to thicken.
5. As it thickens, stop cooking and pour your preparation into a container.
6. Film on contact to avoid the formation of skin and let cool to room temperature.
7. Place the mixture in the freezer for at least 5 hours.
8. Be sure to stir your ice cream with a fork every 30 minutes to avoid the formation of crystals. Do this until the ice cream begins to thicken.
9. Be sure to take out the ice cream at least 15 minutes beforehand before enjoying it.

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream is one of kids’ and adults’ favorite desserts. Whether as it is, with fruit, whipped cream, or as an accompaniment to a beautiful cake. Vanilla ice cream is an all-year acclaimed cold dessert. With this very simple sweet recipe, you will no longer need an ice cream maker to learn how to make creamy vanilla ice cream yourself.

Ingredients:

• 500ml milk;
• 130g caster sugar;
• six egg yolks;
• 200 ml of fresh cream;
• one vanilla pod.

Preparation:

1. Prepare the custard. In a saucepan, heat the milk. Slit the vanilla pod lengthwise with a small, sharp knife. Scrape the seeds and add them to the pot of milk.
2. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks into a paste with powdered sugar. Gradually pour in the hot milk while continuing to beat.
3. Pour the custard back into the saucepan and thicken gently over low heat, constantly stirring with a wooden spatula. When the custard begins to coat the spoon, remove it from the heat.
4. Leave to cool and stir in the fresh cream. Pour the sweet cream into an airtight container and place it in the freezer. After 30 minutes, take the ice cream out and scrape it with a fork to prevent crystals from forming.
5. Repeat this operation three times to obtain a beautiful creamy vanilla ice cream without an ice cream maker.

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How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag?

Looking for an easy recipe to refresh the whole family? Then try our best homemade ice cream in a bag recipe. You and your kids will love making this ice cream in a bag at home. This recipe is super easy and quick and does not require more than 5 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 125 ml whipping cream (30% fat) or light liquid cream (15% fat);
• one teaspoon of vanilla extract;
• three teaspoons of powdered sugar;
• ice cubes;
• six tablespoons of coarse salt;
• two small 1-liters freezer bags in zip-closure;
• two large 3-liter freezer bags in zip-closure.

Preparation:

1. Put the cream, vanilla extract, and sugar in the small freezer bag and mix the ingredients with a spoon.
2. Zip up the freezer bag, taking care to press down firmly to squeeze out all the air from the pack.
3. Place this bag inside a second small bag, and seal it tightly.
4. Now fill the big bag halfway with the ice cubes. Add the coarse salt.
5. Put the small bag inside the big bag, well in the middle of the ice cubes. Close the large bag.
6. Also, double the big bag, especially if your kids are going to help you shake them.
7. Shake the bags vigorously for 5-10 minutes.

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Healthy Homemade Ice Cream (Sugar-free)

Did you know that you can make sugar-free ice cream with a Thermomix? All you need is a fruit base in your freezer and a liquid or creamy base (such as almond milk or coconut milk). Turbine the fruit in the Thermomix bowl and emulsify the mixture with the liquid. The granita-like texture of frozen fruit suddenly turns into creamy ice cream without any added sugar! The recipe that we share here includes pineapple and coconut milk.

Ingredients:

• 600g pineapple (fresh and frozen the day before. Cut in pieces or already frozen);
• 150g coconut milk.

Preparation:

1. Set your Thermomix at 45 sec, Speed 7. Put in the pieces of fruit using the spatula instead of the measuring cup.
2. Insert the whisk into the Thermomix bowl and whirl again for 45 sec at Speed 4, pouring in the liquid while the machine runs.
3. Depending on the room temperature, enjoy it right away or pour the preparation into an ice tray and put it in the freezer until ready to eat.

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Homemade Peach Ice Cream

During the summer months and in the face of scorching temperatures, nothing beats a recipe for peach ice cream where the smoothness of the cream blends with the delicate flavor of a peach. For this method, you will need a stand mixer and preferably an extra bowl.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups peeled and chopped peaches;
• 250g sugar;
• 480g full cream;
• 240g whole milk;
• two large eggs;
• juice of 1/2 Lemon.

Preparation:

1. Place the stand mixer bowl and whisk in the freezer. Place the fluid cream in the fridge. Mix the peaches, 100g sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Place this mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Take the juice from the peaches and reserve the fruit in the refrigerator.
2. In a new container, whisk the eggs until they whiten. (1 to 2 minutes). Add the remaining sugar (150 g) gradually, whisking gently for one minute. Place the bowl and whisk on the stand mixer. Pour the cream into the bowl and whisk until you get a whipped cream texture.
3. In the mixture of eggs and sugar, add whipped cream and milk. Continue to mix, starting from the center and going up towards the edges to avoid the cream falling down. Add the peach juice to the preparation while still mixing.
4. Since we are not using an ice cream maker, place your preparation in a stainless-steel mixing bowl and place everything in the freezer for a few hours, mixing the mixture every half hour to obtain a smooth preparation. The more this step is repeated, the more you will obtain a creamy product.
5. When the ice starts to set, add the reserved fruit and continue following the technique used in the previous steps. When the texture seems ideal, serve and enjoy!

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Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Whether in its original hard form or in the magical form of ice cream. Moreover, you can make use of this ultra-quick homemade chocolate ice cream recipe on valentine’s day to swoon your loved one.

Ingredients:

• 300ml liquid full cream;
• 175g sweetened condensed milk;
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder.

Preparation:

1. In a blender, mix all the ingredients until the mixture is frothy.
2. Fill a container and place it in the freezer. Serve when cooled.

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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Beware the strawberry ice cream that you can buy from the supermarket, where you can find lots of colorings and preservatives. No, we’re talking about good homemade ice cream, the one with real fruit, real ingredients, and above all, made with love. In terms of preparation, this recipe can be made without an ice cream maker, so there is no stress.

Ingredients:

• 500g fresh strawberries;
• 250g caster sugar;
• 250 ml heavy cream;
• one lemon.

Preparation:

1. Wash and strain the strawberries, then cut them in half. Squeeze the juice from the lemons.
2. In the bowl of a blender, put the strawberries, powdered sugar, fresh cream, and lemon juice.
3. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into flexible molds. Place in the freezer for 8 hours to chill.
5. After 1 hour in the freezer, stir your ice cream with a fork to prevent crystals from forming. Repeat this several times (about six times).
6. Serve the ice cream decorated with strawberries and a few mint leaves.

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Homemade Ice Cream with Condensed Milk

Condensed milk is another product that foodies and sweet lovers alike love. Our homemade ice cream with condensed milk recipe gives you a delicious ice cream that you can prepare in record time. You can use vanilla, strawberry, and pistachio yogurts and multiply the pleasures of this cool treat at your convenience. To intensify the taste of yogurts, do not hesitate to add essences or colorings.

Ingredients:

• one can of unsweetened condensed milk (160 g);
• two yogurts, a flavor of your choice;
• 15 tablespoons of caster sugar;
• a few sugar hearts for decoration (optional).

Preparation:

1. Whisk the unsweetened condensed milk with the caster sugar and the yogurts with a mixer.
2. Place in a freezer box for at least 5 hours.
3. Add essences and colorings of your choice to the mixture.
4. Place the sugar hearts on top and serve.

Homemade Banana Ice Cream

There is nothing better than a homemade “nice cream” with banana and Matcha tea with pistachio chips and peanut butter to serve your kids and guests alike. The following homemade recipe serves two. For best results, you should put your plate with the ice cream in the freezer for a few minutes and dress quickly enough to prevent the ice cream from melting instantly. You can also simply fill the ice cream cones to the same effect.

Ingredients:

• three bananas;
• 2 tbsp. Matcha tea;
• two ice cream cones;
• ten pistachios;
• 2 tbsp. peanut butter;
• five squares of dark chocolate at 75% minimum.

Preparation:

1. Peel and cut your bananas into pieces and leave them in the freezer overnight.
2. Melt four squares of chocolate in a bain-marie and pour them into the bottom of the ice cream cones. Let it stand. Dip the end of the cones in the rest of the melted chocolate and sprinkle with pistachio chips. Let it dry.
3. Now take the frozen bananas out and blend them in a food processor until the mixture looks like ice cream. Next, divide the mixture into two equal parts and add the Matcha tea to one of the mixes.
4. Place scoops of ice cream on a plate, fix the cones on top, and add the peanut butter, the pistachio chips, and a little grated chocolate.

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Homemade Oreo Ice Cream

Oreo cookies are indeed a versatile snack. You can dunk them in your milk, add them to a shake, put them on top of a cake, and use them as an ice cream’s main ingredient. Our next recipe is for Oreo lovers. You don’t need an ice cream maker for this recipe, but your trusty stand mixer will be required.

Ingredients:

• 200 ml full liquid cream;
• 200 g sweetened condensed milk;
• seven crumbled Oreo and eight whole Oreo cookies;
• one sachet of vanilla sugar.
• one pinch of salt.

Preparation:

1. Place the bowl and the whisks of the mixer in the freezer for 15 minutes along with the liquid cream.
2. Pour the very cold single cream into the cold bowl and whip it until it becomes whipped cream. Add the salt and vanilla sugar, then whisk for a few seconds.
3. Pour the condensed milk over the whipped cream and gently fold it in with a spatula, then add the Oreo crumbs.
4. Pour the mixture into an airtight container and place the whole Oreos, cut in half, on the surface, pressing them lightly into the cream.
5. Place everything in the freezer for 12 hours before serving.
6. In addition, you may add 1 ml of soluble coffee and 1 ml of vanilla flavor to the basic recipe.

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Cleaning Up The Bowl

By now, we have probably convinced you of the fact that homemade ice cream is far superior to store-bought. It is also far healthier and contains little to no unwanted chemicals or preservatives. As a result, the homemade stuff is the best to give to your kids and family members without any worries.

If there is one dessert that best matches summer, it is unquestionably ice cream. So allow our homemade ice cream recipes to inspire you to create your own fun summer desserts.

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