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Looking for a charming way to combat the warmth of summer? Think of your kitchen as the perfect location.

Homemade ice cream is not only tastier than the store-bought stuff, but it’s also easier to make than you might think.

Whether you’re in the mood for a classic flavor like chocolate or strawberry, or something more unusual like lavender or matcha, we’ve got a recipe for you.

And since we’re big fans of ice cream here at Cuisinart, we’ve got a few tips to help you make the perfect batch every time.

First, start with high-quality ingredients.

That means using fresh fruits and flavorings, natural cream and milk, and pure cane sugar.

These will all make a difference in the taste of your finished product.

Second, invest in a good ice cream maker.

We love our Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, but there are plenty of other great options on the market.

Thus, it is an appliance worth the splurge, trust us.

And finally, don’t be afraid to experiment.

Have fun with your flavor combinations and try new ingredients.

That’s the best part about making your ice cream – you can make it exactly how you like it.

So what are you waiting for?

Get churning!

Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine the milk, cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, frequently stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil.

2. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for later.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine the strawberries, milk, cream, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, frequently stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil.

2. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for later.

Lavender Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
1 tablespoon lavender buds
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine the milk, cream, sugar, lavender buds, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, frequently stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil.

2. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes.

3. Stir in the vanilla extract, then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Discard the lavender buds.

4. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for later.

Matcha Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons matcha powder
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine the milk, cream, sugar, matcha powder, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, frequently stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil.

2. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for later.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon mint extract
6 ounces of chocolate chips

Directions

1. Combine the milk, cream, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, frequently stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil.

2. Remove from the heat and stir in the mint extract.

Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Add the chocolate chips during the last few minutes of churning.

Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for later.

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup pecans, chopped
4 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, sugar, and salt over medium heat.

Cook, frequently stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

4. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

During the last few minutes of churning, add the pecans and butter.

Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for later.

Notes

If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can make homemade ice cream! Pour the mixture into a large container and place it in the freezer. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and stir vigorously until smooth. Return to the freezer and repeat until frozen solid.
If you want softer, scoopable ice cream, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in the freezer for at least 4 hours for a more challenging, cream-like consistency.
If you find your ice cream too hard after storing it in the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before scooping.

How long do you churn ice cream in a Cuisinart?

Churning ice cream in a Cuisinart takes about 15-20 minutes.

Depending on the recipe, you may need to add more time if the mixture is too thick.

Be sure to check the consistency of the ice cream periodically; serve immediately or store it in the freezer for later.

How do you make ice cream with a Cuisinart attachment?

To make ice cream with a Cuisinart ice cream maker, you will need to freeze the bowl overnight.

The next day, combine your ingredients in the mixing bowl and then attach them to the machine.

Please turn on the machine and let it mix until the ice cream is thick and creamy.