Ice cream represents the quintessential summertime dessert, and it is so simple to make at home! You will need an ice cream machine for most of these recipes, but beyond that, it’s really all about good-quality staple ingredients like cream and sugar, plus fun add-ins (like Oreo cookies, maple syrup, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups…yum!)
Explore my recipes for ice cream, granitas, and other homemade frozen treats!
Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.