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63 recipes tagged with ice cream.
A creamy vanilla ice cream infused with the flavor of tea leaves or tea bags, such as green tea, Earl Grey, or rooibos. The tea is steeped in the milk or…
About 1 quart This recipe is a quick route to a positively festive peppermint ice cream.
Creamy vanilla ice cream layered with ribbons of rich fudge sauce, creating a classic fudge swirl. A simple, indulgent frozen dessert.
A creamy custard-based ice cream infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Optional crushed graham crackers or…
4 servings A ’50s-era tableside classic from Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans. If you have an electric skillet or chafing dish, you may (cautiously)…
A rich vanilla ice cream infused with dark rum and studded with rum-soaked raisins. A classic grown-up frozen dessert.
About 1 quart This is the tastiest, easiest vanilla ice cream recipe we know.
A rich coffee ice cream made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in a vanilla ice cream base, then straining and freezing. Smooth, creamy, and full…
About 1 quart This base can be tweaked to create different flavors. Any of the suggestions from the Garnishes and Additions to Ice Cream chart, may be…
A rich caramel ice cream made by blending deep amber caramel into a warm vanilla cream base. Smooth, sweet, and custardy, it's a classic frozen dessert.
About 1 quart Fior di latte means “flower of milk.” It is an incredibly simple flavor that relies solely upon the highest quality milk you can buy…
About 1 quart There is perhaps no better way to showcase the flavor of a really good olive oil than this savory-sweet ice cream. We recommend using a…
24 profiteroles; 6 servings A profiterole is a miniature cream puff. It can be filled with any sweet or savory mixture, though it is usually associated…
About 1 quart We like to use salted nuts in this classic ice cream.
A creamy homemade strawberry ice cream made with fresh strawberries, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla. Simple to prepare and perfect for warm-weather…
8 to 10 servings Authentic Italian spumone is essentially an unmolded bombe, below, usually with a center of soft semifreddo or pastry cream, often…
A classic banana split dessert featuring three scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry) topped with various sauces, whipped cream, nuts, and…
This recipe provides two versions of homemade vanilla ice cream: a simple no-egg base and a richer custard-based version using egg yolks and a vanilla…
A creamy homemade ice cream made with roasted stone fruit, sweetened with sugar and enriched with heavy cream, flavored with almond extract and a hint of…
About 1 quart This is an exceedingly delicious, lightly tangy take on vanilla ice cream.
A classic hot fudge sundae with ice cream, hot fudge sauce, marshmallow sauce, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
About 1 quart For green pistachio ice cream, add 2 to 4 drops green food coloring after the almond extract.
Affogato is a simple dessert, but one that hits all the right notes: It is creamy and sweet, but with a good dose of bitterness from the espresso. It is…
About 1 quart You may substitute 1 cup (about 9 ounces) thawed frozen berry puree for the homemade puree in this recipe.
About 1 quart This super simple and unusual vegan ice cream is from our friend Helena Root. If desired, fold in up to (1 ½ cups ½-inch cubes gingerbread…
About 1 quart For a truly moreish treatment, serve topped with Chocolate Shell and flaky sea salt. For this recipe, use creamy, no-stir peanut butter…
A rich and creamy chocolate ice cream made with cocoa, egg yolks, and heavy cream. Optionally studded with chopped chocolate or brownie chunks.
A rich and creamy coconut ice cream made with toasted shredded coconut, coconut milk, and a custard base. The toasted coconut adds a nutty flavor and…
A creamy fruit milkshake made with vanilla ice cream, milk, and your choice of ripe bananas, peaches, or strawberries. Blend until smooth for a refreshing…
A rich and creamy dark chocolate ice cream made with cocoa syrup, chocolate, and a classic custard base.
A vegetarian twist on the classic New Orleans dessert, featuring bananas flambéed with rum and banana liqueur, then used as filling for dumplings. Served…
A moist spice cake made with beer, banana, and cognac, topped with a flambéed banana sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Frozen bananas blended into a creamy dairy-free soft-serve, topped with melted dark chocolate and a cherry. A quick and healthy dessert.
Festive cookie sandwiches filled with ice cream and fresh berries, perfect for patriotic backyard BBQ parties.
Rich, molten chocolate brownies baked in mini skillets, perfect for two. Serve warm with raspberries and ice cream for an indulgent treat.
A decadent dessert featuring layers of chocolate chip cookies and three flavors of ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce. Perfect for impressing guests.
A refreshing dairy-free ice cream made with blackberries and lavender, sweetened with maple syrup and coconut milk. The tart berries balance the floral…
Fluffy pancakes infused with mint and studded with mini chocolate chips, reminiscent of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Optionally tinted green, they are…
A rich salted caramel sauce loaded with dark chocolate, served warm over vanilla ice cream and topped with chopped hazelnuts.
A tangy and refreshing vegan ice cream with a striking ash-like color from activated charcoal. Made with coconut milk, dates, and cashews for a creamy…
Grilled peaches topped with brown sugar-vanilla ice cream and a crunchy sourdough-almond streusel. A perfect summer dessert from the ranch.
A traditional Mallorcan almond cake flavored with lemon and cinnamon, topped with a kumquat-orange blossom syrup. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a…
A plant-based ice cream inspired by golden milk, a traditional Indian beverage. It combines coconut milk, cashews, turmeric, ginger, and warm spices for a…
A dramatic New Orleans-style dessert featuring gingerbread cupcakes, bananas Foster sauce, and vanilla ice cream, flambéed tableside for a spectacular…
Black Forest cupcakes with dark chocolate, sour cherry, and kirsch liqueur flavors, served with bananas Foster sauce and flambéed tableside.
An Italian-inspired affogato with cardamom coffee poured over vanilla ice cream, garnished with rose petals and pistachios.
Poached peaches in prosecco and honey are served with tangy buttermilk ice cream for a light and refreshing summer dessert.
A frozen mocha ice cream pie with a crunchy biscotti crust, topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and toasted almonds. Perfect for coffee lovers.
A classic homemade vanilla ice cream made with eggs, sugar, and milk. This rich and creamy treat is perfect for hot summer days.
A creamy, dairy-free ice cream combining sweet strawberries with zesty ginger. The cashew-coconut base creates a rich texture, while fresh ginger adds a…
A rich salted caramel ice cream made with pink Himalayan salt, giving it a subtle mineral flavor and a gentle latte color. This no-food-coloring recipe…
A rich dark chocolate tart infused with lavender, served with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. The pastry is blind-baked for a crisp shell.
Soft snickerdoodle cookies spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar are paired with your favorite ice cream to create a delightful summer treat.
Ripe peaches are poached in a cinnamon syrup, then peeled and served with a reduced sticky syrup and vanilla ice cream. A simple, elegant Mexican-inspired…
An ultra-simple sundae featuring a glazed doughnut topped with ice cream, maple hot fudge sauce, and your favorite toppings.
EASTERN EUROPEANS MAKE a classic salty-sweet confection called a nut roll in English, or bejgli in Hungarian, potica in Slovenian, makowiec in Polish, and…
EASTERN EUROPEANS MAKE a classic salty-sweet confection called a nut roll in English, or bejgli in Hungarian, potica in Slovenian, makowiec in Polish, and…
Spiced banana cupcakes topped with vanilla ice cream and a flaming Foster sauce made with brown sugar, butter, cognac, and crème de banana. A decadent…
English trifle is a layered dessert with cake, fruit, and cream. This version features ginger-banana cupcakes with a flambéed Foster sauce and vanilla ice…
A classic vanilla bean ice cream made with half-and-half, sugar, egg yolks, and real vanilla bean. The custard is cooked until thick, then chilled and…
Crunchy caramelized walnuts perfect for topping salads, ice cream, or oatmeal.
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