Nothing gets me in the mood for summer quite like a batch of homemade ice cream. These 10 Cuisinart ice cream recipes are easily the favorites in my house right now.
You have arrived at the perfect place for a new cool and creamy treat.
1. Coffee Ice Cream
Is this an excuse to eat ice cream for breakfast? We definitely need that morning caffeine pick-me-up.
While it might not be the healthiest start to the day, this recipe does feature a full cup of strong brewed coffee. It actually contains caffeine!
I love how the coffee combines with vanilla extract to create a flavor that reminds me of a French vanilla latte. It is incredible for the coffee fanatics among us.
2. Strawberry Ice Cream
Do you want to make the best strawberry ice cream of your life with just four ingredients? Grab your machine along with milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, and 14 plump strawberries.
You will mix everything except the berries first. Crush the fruit separately before adding both the mixture and the berries to the maker.
You can be enjoying this smooth strawberry treat in about 20 minutes.
3. Butter Pecan Ice Cream
This butter pecan recipe will likely become a fast favorite if you love intensely sweet and buttery ice cream. It is soft and smooth with a delightful crunch from chopped pecans.
The butter flavor comes through strongly against the sugar and cream and vanilla. This is one of the most flavorful options on this list.
It is for those of you who like your dessert bold and rich.
4. Peach Ice Cream
Peach ice cream is a personal favorite of mine because the contrast between sweet ice cream and tart ripe peaches is excellent. You can use fresh or frozen fruit here.
Make sure you peel and pit and quarter the fresh ones or thaw the frozen ones for at least an hour.
You can vary the time you spend processing the fruit to match your desired texture. Process for a moment for large pieces or go longer for a smooth puree.
5. Chocolate Ice Cream
You will need the same basic ingredients as the vanilla version for this yummy chocolate ice cream. The main difference is the addition of half a cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
Whisk everything together before pouring it into your machine. It should be ready in about half an hour.
Cut back on the milk by half a cup if you prefer a more dark chocolatey taste.
6. Blueberry Ice Cream
This five-ingredient treat contains only blueberries and sugar and lemon juice and whole milk and heavy whipping cream. It tastes fantastic and features a gorgeous purple color that looks like a flower.
This one takes a little longer to make since you must cook the berries on the stove into a syrup first. Put them back on the stove to thicken.
It is worth every minute you spend making it.
7. Vanilla Ice Cream
This recipe for vanilla ice cream is one of the best whether it is your favorite flavor or just the one your family agrees on. It is sweet and rich and so easy to make.
All you need is milk and sugar and vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream. Add just a pinch of salt for flavor contrast.
You can enjoy it in cones or on top of warm apple pie or in a decadent sundae.
8. Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream
This ice cream has it all with the yummy sweetness of coconut milk and the fruitiness of pineapples. The ingredients create a wonderful tropical flavor with tangy lime zest.
It will make you think you are drinking piña coladas on the beach. You can add a few flakes of shredded coconut on top when you serve it if you are a big fan of coconut.
9. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream might not be as bright green as the store version but it tastes just as good. You will need heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract and mint extract and bittersweet chocolate.
Feel free to add a few drops of green food coloring to brighten it up. I added five drops and got a pale green color.
There was nothing pale about the amazing taste!
10. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Milk and sugar and heavy cream and vanilla extract and chopped Oreos are all you need for this sweet treat. The instructions are similar to the other flavors where you mix the ingredients and churn.
Leave your Oreo pieces large and chunky if you like a bit of crunch. Crush them into small powdery pieces if you prefer a smoother consistency.