Cold Summer Treats

Whether your preference is rich, creamy ice cream or a light, refreshing fruit sorbet, we have lots of chilly treats to make your summer sweeter.

Ice Cream

Few things are as irresistible as ice cream in the summertime. Making your own ice cream is easier than you think. Although you don't need an ice cream maker to make ice cream, churning--whether by hand-cranked or electric machines--distributes air in the mix, producing softer, creamier and more scoopable ice cream. Ice cream recipes basically fall into two groups: with eggs and without.

Philadelphia-Style

Easy and basic, Philadelphia-style ice creams contain no eggs.

Rocky Road Ice Cream
Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Easy Cocoa Ice Cream
Six Threes Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream V
Coconut Ice Cream

Custard-Style

Smooth and creamy, custard-style ice creams contain many eggs or egg yolks for extra richness.

Cinnamon Ice Cream
Honey and Nut Ice Cream
Maplenut Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream
Truly Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Peach Ice Cream

Made Without Ice Cream Makers

Quick and easy to make, but more challenging to scoop and serve.

Five Minute Ice Cream
Instant Strawberry Ice Cream
Tart Lemon Ice Cream

Exotic Ice Creams

Try these recipes for an interesting twist on traditional ice cream.

Coconut-Avocado Ice Cream
Kulfi
Basil Ice Cream
Azuki Ice Cream (Japanese Red Beans Ice Cream)

By: Tom Shea
Need some relief from the scorching summer heat and humidity? Stop chasing ice cream trucks and try making some of these cool desserts yourself.