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Ice Cream Recipes and Frozen Desserts

The Best Homemade Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Recipes

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With these ice cream recipes and other frozen desserts, you can enjoy a different frozen dessert treat every night of the week! You will need an ice cream maker to make some of these ice cream recipes (but not all - some can be made with store-bought ice cream). Click here for my review of the Cuisinart ice cream maker -- this is the one I use.

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Ice Cream Pie

Ice Cream PieStephanie Gallagher

This ice cream pie recipe tastes as good as any dessert you'd get in a restaurant, and it's a cinch to prepare at home. I like to switch the flavors. Moose Tracks is a favorite with my kids. Feel free to use a homemade graham cracker crust if you like.

 

Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry Ice CreamStephanie Gallagher

This strawberry ice cream recipe is made without eggs, so it's quicker and easier than custard-based ice cream recipes. When strawberries are in season, use fresh for this recipe - you will really notice a difference in the taste. When they aren't, look for organic frozen strawberries that have been flash-frozen. Try topping this ice cream with hot chocolate sauce. Mmmmm.

 

Oreo Ice Cream Recipe

Oreo Ice CreamStephanie Gallagher

What kid doesn't like Oreo ice cream? And like the other ice cream recipes featured here, this one doesn't have any eggs, so there's no custard to make or any cooking on the stove to do at all. It's simple, easy and ready in less than half an hour.

 

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich CakeStephanie Gallagher

With just four ingredients, this ice cream sandwich cake is a snap to prepare. Really, it's so easy, the kids can make this recipe it all by themselves. Just be sure to plan ahead. You will need to freeze this ice cream cake for at least 3 hours before serving.

Want to switch it up? Try different flavored ice cream sandwiches - neapolitan, strawberry, even chocolate chip work well for this ice cream cake.

 

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt

Strawberry Frozen YogurtStephanie Gallagher

Greek yogurt makes this strawberry frozen yogurt recipe a snap to prepare (it's already plenty thick, so you don't have to drain the yogurt before freezing). I like to use chocolate chunks for this recipe, because they offer a bigger punch of chocolate flavor, but chocolate chips work fine, too.

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice CreamRichard Jung/Getty Images

Chocolate and peanut butter go well together any time, so why not in ice cream? This recipe also has mashed banana in it for a gourmet flavor combination both kids and adults will enjoy.

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Sweet Potato Pie Ice Cream Recipe

Sweet Potato Pie Ice CreamStephanie Gallagher

Like sweet potato pie? Then you'll love this easy ice cream recipe, and you don't  even need an ice cream maker to make this one. Pecan halves and broken graham crackers add texture to this ice cream. For a decadent touch, serve drizzled with caramel sauce.

 

Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Recipe

Peanut Butter Frozen YogurtStephanie Gallagher

This frozen yogurt is one of my kids' favorites, so we make it often during the summer. I like to serve with hot fudge and crushed peanuts on top.

 

Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Recipe

Chocolate Frozen Yogurt RecipeStephanie Gallagher

This frozen yogurt recipe tastes as rich and creamy as the best ice cream from an ice cream parlor, yet it's yogurt. With just four ingredients, this recipe takes only minutes to prepare.

 

Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Ice Cream CakeStephanie Gallagher

This ice cream cake looks impressive, but it's really easy. Just make sure you leave time for the layers of this ice cream cake to freeze.

 

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