“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” was a song you might remember from a popular television show featuring an over-joyed purple and green dinosaur.
That’s right, Barney. The song was written by Howard Johnson, Bill Moll, and Robert A.K King. It was aired in 1992 during the twenty-first episode.
Do you feel old now? That’s okay. You might feel better after knowing the first introduction of ice cream was in the late 16th century.
The first recorded use of the term was in 1672 by Ashmole and recorded among the dishes served at the Feast of St. George at Windsor in 1671 in the dish known as, “One Plate of Ice Cream .”(1)
There are different types of iced desserts like sorbet, gelato, sherbet, frozen yogurt, and ice cream. Unlike the others, ice cream is distinguished separately from the others by containing at least 10% milk fat and may/may not contain eggs.
Just like there is an app for everything, there is a fancy-schmancy tool for absolutely anything. But, you will be pleased to know you don’t have to search Walmart, or the internet for the next ice cream maker.
You can make ice cream all on your own, without a tool. Take a step back into first grade when you made ice cream with a bag, some salt, and a whole lot of shaking.
But this time, you can say bye-bye to the shakes. Below is a multitude of recipes you can try right now.
Below you will find some homemade ice cream recipes you may never have heard of before, as well as some beloved favorites.
1. Mint Chocolate Chip
Ah, a personal favorite, mint chocolate is perfect for any situation:
Spring cleaning treat, treating a case of bad breath, and a refreshing cure for a natural chocoholic.
The ingredients for this recipe are a few.
This one take a little longer to make at 2 hours and 45 minutes. With a large amount of sugar and heavy cream involved one serving of this scrumptious ice cream comes to about 439 calories.
Whether you are out cleaning or curing some stinky breath with a sweet treat, you can rest assured that in just 3 hours you can sit down rested with a bowl of mint chocolate goodness.
2. Stracciatella
Stracciatella is an Italian word referring to a recipe with chocolate chunks or ripples.
The recipe uses Italian-style chocolate chips. You will end up melting chocolate and drizzling it over the ice cream.
It is really cool and a great recipe to do with kids to show them how ice and heat work together to make something beautiful.
The recipe does take some time to make you can always distract the kids and just after a maximum of 10 active hours your ice cream should be ready to serve.
The time includes both the chilling and freezing of the ice cream. To make the recipe only takes about thirty minutes using most of your necessary ingredients found in a kitchen.
3. Chocolate Ice Cream without Eggs
This chocolate ice cream recipe is easy, simple, quick, and fun. For all those with egg allergies, it is a delicious ice cream they love to enjoy.
This recipe has all pure ingredients, no eggs, and is complete in just 3 hours.
Without a machine will, of course, take about six hours.
With just 6 ingredients, five minutes of prep time, and ease of scooping you’ll be happy with a bowl of chocolate ice cream on a summer day. Plus, you can join up with a dozen of your close friends and enjoy this treat together .
4. Five Minute Ice Cream
Strawberry is a timely old favorite. If you are in the need of something quick, not too sweet, chilled, and full of fresh strawberries, look no further.
This recipe contains only three ingredients, so it isn’t only quick, but a cheap, delicious dessert that can stay just under five dollars.
How much time does it take to make you ask? Well, you will be happy to know this recipe contains the amount of time as the cost.
That’s right. Just five minutes. It can be served chilled, or you can freeze it for up to a week. Plus, if you are watching those calories it is only 258 calories a serving.
5. Sea Salt and Honey Ice Cream
If you are in need of something both sweet and salty then this should surely do the trick.
Being a lover of salted caramel will more than likely mean you will enjoy this sweet treat.
Though the recipe is a little on the long side at six hours to make but, it makes up for it with the lack of ingredients and the five minute prep time.
It may take a while to churn, but by the end, you will be happy sitting down with a bowl of sweet and salty goodness accompanied by six friends and some fun summer times.
6. Peach Ice Cream
The peach is a popular fruit in the southern part of America. Being a southerner the peach cobbler is a tradition at home.
So, this ice cream is sure to bring beloved memories of any that can’t help but devour this juicy fruit.
So, this ice cream is sure to bring beloved memories of any that can’t help but devour this juicy fruit.
This summer treat takes about six hours of freezing, 15 minutes of prep time, and very few ingredients. Enjoy the summer with this southern loving fruit.
7. Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
It may sound weird, but whoever said life without risk wasn’t enjoyable? This ice cream paired with a slice of apple pie will have you fat, sassy, and happy all the way around.
This creamy concoction works just as well with a waffle cone too.
Embrace Fall with this soft-served ice cream the right way. There are a good amount of ingredients for this recipe, but thankfully it only takes about four hours to make.
The Italian-style processing method can also be used for this ice cream process. Plus, if you have any gluten-free requirements you can rest assure the cinnamon chips are on the list.
Enjoy the beginning of the Fall season the right way with this creamy mixture.
8. Lemonade Ice Cream
Lemonade Ice Cream
Who needs a lemonade stand when you have lemonade ice cream. It is so much cooler and you already have your ice.
This recipe takes just a few hours to make and is so satisfying. It is just tartly enough, but not so much so you feel like a sour puss.
With just 7 ingredients and at 15 minutes of prep time you will have your lemonade ice cream in no time.
Sadly, this recipe does not exclude eggs, you should be aware of food allergies before making.
9. Brownie Fudge Swirl Ice Cream
If the chocolate ice cream wasn’t enough to crave your need for your chocoholic cravings then this brownie fudge swirl will.
If you can’t handle sweet then I would suggest sticking with less fudge.
This triple chocolate trio will have you holding your sweet tooth. If you want to be risky you can kick it up a notch by adding peanut butter to the swirl.
It takes very little time to prep, and is so soft and creamy with a ton of chunks you’ll be wanting another bowl full in just a few minutes.
10. Butterfinger Ice Cream
If making with eggs bothers you, this recipe will make you smile.
It calls for just a handful of ingredients and no cooking which would make anyone happy. It is hard to find recipes that do not call for machines, thankfully this is one of those.
Though it takes a bit longer to freeze at six hours than when you would use a machine and you won’t have to throw money away for a machine.
11. Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
If you are a coffee lover, you will find this ice cream will cure your sweet tooth and gives a nice excuse for having ice cream for breakfast.
This recipe contains all the ingredients you will naturally find around your kitchen and takes just as much time to make as it takes looking for the ingredients.
Just be forewarned, there is caffeine found in the granules of coffee, and the optional chocolate shavings.
If you want to kick it up an extra notch, garnish with mint leaves for flair. Plus, it makes the ice cream look pretty.
It takes a total of 25 minutes to make and just ten of that is cooking time. Once it is prepared, chill it in a freezer for 2 hrs. Taste it, it's now ready to serve.
12. Twinkling Galaxy
This recipe is absolutely beautiful. It seriously looks like a galaxy.
The great thing about this recipe is you can change it up and make a rainbow, or princess themed ice cream.
Definitely a smash at parties. The recipe called fro gel food coloring, but you can use regular food color it will just be more matte.
Though the whole ice cream process will take about 4 hours to be ready, it only takes about five minutes of prep time. Soon you will have a vibrant, sparkling galaxy in your very own kitchen.
Which one you like the most? Share your thoughts and ice cream recipes.