10 Ice Cream and Popsicle Recipes You Will Love

Here are my best recipes for homemade ice cream and popsicles—perfect for those warm days still ahead! Each recipe comes with detailed tutorials and helpful tips. Once you try making ice cream at home, you'll want to keep experimenting with new flavors because of how easy and fun it is. Let's start with these tried-and-true favorites.

Persian Ice Cream

Persian ice cream, infused with saffron and rose water, is unlike any other—mind-blowing delicious and a must-try for every ice cream lover.

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Pistachio Gelato

This pistachio gelato is packed with flavor, using loads of pistachios to create a premium treat at a fraction of the cost.

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Banana Nut Ice Cream

Banana ice cream served in a cup. — Image Credit: The Delicious Crescent

Bananas, walnuts, and chocolate make the irresistible flavor combination in Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream. This homemade version similar and is just as delicious!

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Mango Gelato

Make mango gelato all year long with my simple trick, so you never have to wait for mango season to enjoy this creamy delight.

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Hazelnut Gelato

Hazelnut gelato is one of my all-time favorites. This recipe maximizes flavor and delivers the best homemade hazelnut gelato you'll ever taste.

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Mango Popsicles

Mango popsicles are another treat you can enjoy year-round. These popsicles feature a creamy vanilla center that adds a delightful contrast in flavor and texture.

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Rose Ice Cream

Rose water works wonderfully in dairy desserts, and this rose water ice cream is no exception—it’s soothing, exotic, and utterly delicious.

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Maple Ice Cream

For a pure maple syrup flavor, try my egg-free recipe. Sweetened only with maple syrup, it’s topped with candied pecans for extra crunch.

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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Strawberry ice cream bars are made with slow-roasted berries for an intense flavor. The bars are also coated with a crumbly topping that uses dried strawberries.

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Green Tea Ice Cream

If you are a matcha lover, then this one is for you. In the post, I share two methods to make it, even without an ice cream maker.

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