Pistachio to Olive Oil, Blueberry Cheesecake to classic Chocolate: the ultimate ice cream recipes
Ice creams, frozen lollies, sorbets and mouth-watering frozen puds, we've got all the recipes you need to cool off when it's hot (or you just need a sweet treat).
Whether you're team vanilla, are obsessed with pistachio, fancy something fruity and refreshing or need to feed a crowd (with a giant stuffed ice cream cookie!), we have the recipe you're looking for with this collection of the finest frozen treats to make and enjoy.
Nothing beats homemade ice cream and we have 33+ delicious recipes to suit everyone. If you are on the lookout for an ice cream maker (and some of these recipes call for one) - check out our GHI's guide to the best buys - but there's plenty of easy no-churn options as well.
Fancy something on a stick? We've got handheld options covered, with lollies both fruity and creamy, some inspired by your favourite shop-bought treats and some totally unique. And if entertaining's your thing, a frozen pud could be just what you're after - made well in advance and ready to serve, it's the perfect summer pud solution.
Olive Oil Ice Cream
Olive oil in ice cream gives it an even creamier, smoother texture and we promise it really tastes delish!
Recipe: Olive Oil Ice Cream
Cherry Cassis Ice Cream
Tart cherries and sweet creme de cassis come together to make this beautiful ripple ice cream.
Recipe: Cherry Cassis Ice Cream
Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Lollies
Wow your friends with these indulgent but incredibly easy lollies made with a no-churn peanut butter ice cream rippled with fresh raspberry purée.
Salted Toffee Apple Ice Cream
Nostalgic toffee apple flavours have been whipped up into this delectable ice cream. A touch of salt helps to balance it all out, too.
Recipe: Salted Toffee Apple Ice Cream
Gin and tonic ice lollies
A classic G&T in ice lolly form - what more could you want?
Recipe: Gin and tonic ice lollies
Fig, Ricotta and Rosemary Ice Cream
Fig, ricotta and rosemary come together in this beautifully fragrant ice cream.
Eton Mess Lollies
Strawberry ice cream dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed meringue: heaven!
Recipe: Eton Mess Lollies
Coffee and Hazelnut Ice Cream
Decadent and creamy, coffee and hazelnut ice cream makes a lovely after dinner treat.
Recipe: Coffee and Hazelnut Ice Cream
Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream
When rhubarb is at its best, turn it into a crumble ice cream. Tart, sweet and earthy flavours with a lovely golden crumble topping.
Recipe: Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream
Peanut Buttermilk Pretzel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Peanut? Check, Pretzel? Check. Sandwiched between our favourite cookies? Check!
Homemade FAB lollies
This retro lolly is sure to bring back childhood memories.
Recipe: Homemade FAB lollies
Millionaire's Shortbread Parfait
Impress your guests with this sensational chocolate and caramel ice cream parfait. There's a buttery shortbread layer at the bottom, too!
Recipe: Millionaire's Shortbread Parfait
No-Churn Chai Ice Cream
Love a chai tea? You'll adore this chai flavoured creamy ice cream.
Recipe: No-Churn Chai Ice Cream
Berry Daiquiri Lollies
A fruity cocktail turned into a refreshing treat.
Recipe: Berry Daiquiri Lollies
Malted Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches
Malty ice cream, with crushed Maltesers folded through, sandwiched between Malted Milk biccies, because there's no such thing as too much malt!
Recipe: Malted Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches
Liquorice and Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream Terrine
This may sound like an odd combination of flavours, but trust it, it really works!
Chocolate & Guinness Ice Cream
A splash of Guinness adds a lovely malty flavour to chocolate ice cream, and keeps the texture lovely and creamy.
Recipe: Chocolate & Guinness Ice Cream
Easy pistachio and white chocolate ice cream lollies
Stunning to look at but so easy - the pistachio ice cream needs only 4 ingredients!
Recipe: Easy pistachio and white chocolate ice cream lollies
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
We love a frozen cheesecake, especially when it incudes tart, sweet blueberries and this is a cinch to make.
Recipe: Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
You won't believe how simple this tasty strawberry ice cream is, a handy gadget is all you need.
Recipe: 3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
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