Everybody knows that a summer without ice cream is no summer at all! Going out to your local ice cream parlor to try out some new flavors is fun, but it’s even more fun to make your own ice cream in the comfort of your own home. Not everyone has an ice cream maker in their kitchen, but as it turns out, there are tons of ways to make ice cream without all of that fancy equipment. These 6 incredible ice cream recipes will show you how to make ice cream bars, choco tacos, and even homemade soft serve the old fashioned way. Start screaming, because there’s plenty of ice cream coming your way!
1. Twix Ice Cream Bar
What’s better than chocolate, ice cream, caramel, and shortbread all combined into 1 delicious treat? Admittedly there’s not much that can beat that flavor combination–except maybe adding ice cream into the mix. And this homemade Twix ice cream bar does just that! We’re using pieces of Twix candy bars, covering them in creamy vanilla ice cream, and coating them in chocolate and caramel. Now that flavor combination can’t be beat! Get the recipe for the Twix Ice Cream Bar.
2. Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake
Tiramisu means “pick me up” in Italian. As the story goes, the dish supposedly got its name when a diner trying it for the first time said, “That really picked me up!” In this recipe, we’re transforming this famous dessert into a frozen treat that should have the same reinvigorating effects. Tiramisu meets ice cream cake? Yes, please! Get the recipe for the Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake.
3. Watermelon Soft Serve
There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than with a delicious, ice-cold watermelon. But as hard as it may be to believe, you can actually up the ante — all it takes is this recipe for watermelon filled with soft, creamy watermelon-flavored homemade ice cream. The ingenious dessert idea is not only refreshing and delicious, it also looks like it popped straight out of a culinary magazine! Get the recipe for the Watermelon Soft Serve.
4. Strawberry Choco Tacos
Everybody loves waffles and everybody loves tacos, so why not combine the 2?! Chocolate-dipped and stuffed with strawberry ice cream, these dessert tacos are not only the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, they’re also a great centerpiece or sweet treat for special occasions. Top these choco tacos with some hazelnuts, bite into all of that delicious crunch & cream, and call it a day! Get the recipe for the Strawberry Choco Tacos.
5. Customized Ice Cream Bars
If there were ever 2 things that make seemingly no sense together, it would have to be an empty Pringles can and ice cream. But they actually make a great team! In this recipe, we’ll show you how to use the empty can for making your own homemade ice cream bars. You just need a few of your favorite ice cream flavors, popsicle sticks, some toppings, and that empty Pringles can! Get the recipe for the Customized Ice Cream Bars.
6. Magnum Ice Cream Cheesecake
Are you in the mood for some cake, but have no energy to bake? Then this no-bake ice cream cheesecake is the answer to your prayers! All you need are some Magnum ice cream bars, waffle cones, and a few other standard ingredients that you probably already have on hand. You’ll be biting into this sweet treat faster than you can say, “Who wants dessert?!” Get the recipe for the Magnum Ice Cream Cheesecake.
Try out all of these great ice cream ideas and make your summer a truly memorable one. One bite out of any of these delicious desserts and your tastebuds will feel like they’re dancing around in the summer sun!