These Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipes have all been tested in a Cuisinart ice maker and are simple and delicious. You will find all of the classic ice cream flavors, like chocolate and strawberry, plus some unique ones, like matcha and cannoli.
Most Cuisinart ice maker models will work for these recipes, but this Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker is very popular and comes at a great price point.
These recipes, especially the fruit flavored ones are the perfect kid friendly treat for summer. Making homemade ice cream is a fun and easy activity that can involve the whole family.
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How long does it take to churn ice cream in a Cuisinart ice cream maker?
After you have poured the ice cream mixture into the frozen bowl, it will need to churn for about 15-20 minutes, or until it has thickened. You can serve it immediately or allow it to firm up more by freezing it for 1-2 hours before serving.
Do you need rock salt for a Cuisinart ice cream maker?
No salt is needed for these Cuisinart ice cream maker recipes. This is one of the many reasons I love this ice cream maker.
How long does it take a Cuisinart ice cream bowl to freeze?
According to the Cuisinart website, the bowl takes about 6-22 hours to freeze. The liquid inside of the bowl should be completely solid.
Classic Flavors
1. Old Fashioned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Who doesn't love the old-school flavor of home churned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream!? This all-time favorite flavor is perfect as-is-on-the-cone, for dressing up in a sundae cup or scooped a la mode atop warm pies, cookies and brownies. This easy vanilla ice cream recipe is a classic custard base infused with fresh vanilla beans, vanilla extract and a splash of bourbon. It's our simple, go-to recipe made in our handy-dandy ice cream maker.
2. Strawberry Ice Cream
This Strawberry Ice Cream is so creamy, sweet and luscious! This fresh ice cream is ready in hours and super simple to make at home!
3. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with cookie dough makes this chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream recipe better than anything you can buy at the store.
4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
This chocolate peanut butter ice cream recipe is made with rich and decadent homemade chocolate ice cream and loaded with salted peanut butter chunks.
5. Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Homemade birthday cake ice cream is the ultimate dessert treat! This cake-flavored ice cream is made with a few secret ingredients that mimic the taste of yellow cake batter. Combine vanilla ice cream with actual cake pieces for a rich, flavorful, dessert packed with rainbow sprinkles. If you're looking for the perfect birthday party ice cream, this is it!
6. Homemade Buttered Pecan Ice Cream
To me, no dessert screams summer more than a big bowl of homemade Buttered Pecan Ice Cream! There’s just something about that sweet, rich vanilla caramel-y flavor with crunchy sweet buttered pecans that can’t be beaten.
7. Pistachio Ice Cream
Who loves ice cream? Everyone loves this smooth and creamy Pistachio Ice Cream with crunchy pistachio praline topping! It is crazy delicious and easy to make with a few simple ingredients!
Fruit Flavors
8. Mango Kulfi - Indian Ice Cream
Mango kulfi is an Indian ice cream made with mango pulp, heavy cream, and evaporated milk. This is an easy homemade recipe to make mango kulfi in an ice cream maker without condensed milk.
9. Lemon Ice Cream
LEMONS. Refreshing, juicy, lemony lemons are what summers are all about! This is my current situation: I cannot stop making food with LEMONS. So obviously, summer life so far has been a life with lemons. Lots of lemons…
10. Mixed Berry Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips
This is real, old-fashioned ice cream that tastes the way you dream of ice cream tasting — decadent and creamy. I use pure (REAL) cream, slow-roasted strawberries, a vanilla bean pod, and honey to sweeten this rich summer dessert that will win you over from anything you have had before.
11. Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Homemade Italian bread is actually very easy to make and tastes delicious! While you could buy a loaf of Italian bread from the grocery store, baking bread is fun and satisfying. Warm, toasty bread from the oven is pure comfort food.
12. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This strawberry cheesecake ice cream is made with cream cheese and real strawberries, and is an egg-free, extra-creamy summer treat. Inspired by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream!
13. Mango Ice Cream
Homemade mango ice cream is the best ever creamy frozen dessert. This tasty recipe takes a wonderful vanilla ice cream base and adds luscious fresh mango for the easiest mango ice cream. It is a traditional ice cream recipe made with cream, milk, and sugar plus packed with fresh mango puree.
14. Homemade Raspberry White Chocolate Ice Cream
This Homemade Raspberry Ice Cream is the result of a new ice cream maker I purchased because I wished I could make the perfect homemade ice cream? In 2017 I purchased an ice cream maker.
Chocolate Flavors
15. Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream
The luscious, velvety texture melds fabulously with delicate hazelnut and rich chocolate in my Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream recipe. It’s so indulgent, so creamy, and so easy to make you might agree homemade is better than store bought.
16. White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
Peppermint + creamy white chocolate = ice cream heaven! These two flavors combine to create a divinely refreshing, smooth frozen treat perfect for the winter holidays.
17. Easy 4-Step Nutella Ice Cream
We're celebrating with this creamy and dreamy Nutella Ice Cream recipe. This tasty ice cream is swirled with peanut butter, toffee, banana, and anything your little heart desires.
18. Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Chocolate Covered Peanuts - creamy vanilla ice cream blended with salted caramel and crunchy peanuts. A delicious salty-sweet frozen treat.
19. Tiramisu Ice Cream with Mocha Ripple
If you love tiramisu and ice cream you've got to try this Tiramisu Ice Cream with Mocha Ripple. It transforms the classic flavors of tiramisu into the perfect frozen treat. Enjoy it on a hot summer day or any time of year!
Dairy Free Flavors
20. Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream
The moment we nailed this vegan cookie dough ice cream, I knew that I could sustain a plant-based lifestyle. If you've been around The Hangry Chickpea for a while, you'll notice I'm a little obsessed with cookies and cookie dough, especially of the chocolate chip variety.
21. Dairy-Free Pumpkin Ice Cream
This Dairy-Free Pumpkin Ice Cream is unbelievably creamy, sweet, and full of flavor! The pumpkin and spices will remind you of a pumpkin pie while eating a delicious scoop of creamy ice cream! It is refined sugar-free, has very few ingredients, and tastes fantastic! It’s also vegan, so it’s great for anyone!
Unique Flavors
22. Homemade Basil Ice Cream
Welcome to creamy basil ice cream. The flavors of summer, in a perfect iced treat. This is a new family favorite, and we can not get enough. It has a bright flavor and is herbaceous without being overwhelming. And when you're like me and have more basil in your garden than you know what to do with - ice cream is always a good solution!
23. Matcha Ice Cream
A delicious summer treat, this matcha ice cream is made with matcha powder, eggs, cream and whole milk. You’ll love making this delicious Japanese dessert at home.
24. Cotton Candy Ice Cream
I think Cotton Candy is the ultimate flavor of summer! It reminds me of the county fair and theme parks! So why not bring that flavor home and make some homemade Cotton Candy Ice Cream? This ice cream is so good and I have the full printable recipe for you below so you can make this insanely delicious ice cream yourself!
25. Cereal Milk Ice Cream
This delicious Cereal Milk Ice Cream Recipe is a homemade ice cream flavored using cereal milk – the best milk leftover at the end of a bowl of cereal that has all the best flavors of the cereal infused into it! It’s probably one of my favorite recipes!
26. Honey Almond Ice Cream
This almond and honey ice cream is filled with toasted almonds and has a sweet honey swirl.
27. Homemade Spiced Chai Ice Cream
You can make masala chai ice cream by infusing the milk for the custard base with your favorite spiced black tea or a mixture of loose leaf black tea and warm spices including cardamom, ginger, peppercorns, and cloves. Here's a recipe for spiced chai ice cream to get you started with tea-infused ice cream!
28. Maple Walnut Ice Cream
This homemade Maple Walnut Ice Cream is rich, decadent, and will ruin you for the store bought version. Real maple syrup, no extract used!
29. Cannoli Ice Cream
This Cannoli Ice Cream has the best flavors of a classic cannoli as a refreshing frozen treat! Just blend up a handful of ingredients, pour into an ice cream maker, and 20 minutes later you have cannoli perfection. This easy ice cream recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.
30. Homemade Cookie Butter Ice Cream
Making your own homemade ice cream with an ice cream maker is easy and a delicious treat! This homemade cookie butter ice cream has both chunks of cookie and cookie butter swirled throughout. This easy ice cream recipe will be a treat the whole family will love and the kids will love to help make it!
You can’t go wrong with any of these Cuisinart ice cream maker recipes! They are all decadent and super easy to make.
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