You’ll savor every spoonful of this M&M Ice Cream, where the unmistakable crunch of M&Ms collides with the smoothness of luscious vanilla. Bonus? It takes just a few minutes of effort to whisk everything together for the ice cream maker.

M&M Ice Cream

This ice cream is on the simpler side of the recipes I’ve developed. But, simple is a good thing with this M&M Ice Cream. How could I complain about being able to serve freshly churned, colorful, and fun ice cream with very little fuss?

While M&Ms aren’t my favorite candy, I do keep them on hand. They appear in some of my favorite recipes, like this incredible cookie dough ice cream which was inspired by my grandma’s monster cookies. But, it’s not like M&Ms are my whole identity, ok?

This one is for you, Miles.

I feel the need to point that out because my brother Miles has a long and storied history with the yellow M&M. It started in 1995, the year he started high school. That was when M&Ms first gave their animated candies distinct personalities.

Miles used the yellow M&M as his calling card in his candidacy for high school president (which he won!). And so my siblings and I have been surprising him with Yellow M&M swag pretty much ever since. As a result, this ice cream makes me think of him when I eat it.

Ice Cream Mix Ins

There are so many different candies, treats, syrups, nuts, and more that can be used as ice cream mix ins. I’ve made a ton of recipes like this M&M ice cream, already. And, one thing I’ve found is that ice cream is so versatile, you can use what you have on hand.

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I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to share this recipe. I’ve shared so many different ice cream flavors over the years. And, I stand by them all. But, this Cranberry Ice Cream is truly something special.

Packed with tart and tangy cranberry flavor, this ice cream is balanced perfectly with the soft crunch and slight bitterness of dark chocolate chunks. I cannot get enough.

Cranberry Ice Cream

Is there anything else quite so good as ice cream for dessert? Give me a scoop on cake or pie, or give it to me in a cone or bowl. But, give it to me, please! I love the way that the chunks of chocolate begin to melt in your mouth as you savor each bite.

This one disappears fast!

Cranberry ice cream is unbelievably good on its own. But, that said, I would absolutely pair it with any chocolate cake, or maybe even some decadent brownies.

I would have paired it that way this time around, but I can’t. My boys demolished this flavor in one go. So, if you want this to last in your freezer, keep it secret. Keep it safe.

The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!

Fruit and Chocolate

Fruit and chocolate is a classic pairing. Strawberries and chocolate, am I right? This recipe highlights the match beautifully. Different textures. Different flavors. The sweet and the bitter work together to make the sum more than its parts.

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If you or someone you know loves Butterfinger candy bars, this is about to become their all-time favorite ice cream. Creamy, sweet vanilla ice cream is swirled with flakes of Butterfinger candy bars and loaded with bite-sized chunks of candy bar too!

Candy Bars + Ice Cream = Awesomeness

Ice cream and candy bars are a match made in dessert heaven – check out all of the recipes I’ve linked at the bottom of this post for proof of that! There’s just something about that creamy ice cream base paired with crunchy, chocolate bites of candy bars that makes every scoop a treat.

Today’s new ice cream recipe brings those two things together deliciously in homemade Butterfinger ice cream. It’s rich, creamy, and filled with the perfect amount of chocolatey, peanut-buttery crunch!

Butterfinger Ice Cream

If you’ve ever had a Butterfinger candy bar, you know what I mean. Butterfingers are filled with layers of crispy, flaky, crunchy peanut butter, then coated in milk chocolate.

The texture is unlike any other candy—it’s crunchy and a little crumbly, but melts in your mouth at the same time. Chopped up and swirled into a batch of Butterfinger ice cream, those little bits and pieces add just the right amount of crunch and sweetness to every bite.

Butterfinger Ice Cream Recipe

I initially made this ice cream with a peanut butter ice cream base, and that turned out to be way too much peanut butter. Even my peanut butter loving kids declared it to be too much.

As a result of that initial trial and error, the vanilla base I’ve chosen for this recipe works beautifully to

First things first, while my house was divided over this particular ice cream flavor, I absolutely loved the olive oil ice cream served with a dish of fresh berries, and two of my children surprised me by enjoying it as well. Creamy sweet vanilla ice cream with a hint of fruity olive oil on the back is an unexpected grown-up flavor treat.

Olive Oil Ice Cream

A good quality extra virgin olive oil is required for this ice cream, though it truly does not need to be one of the priciest varieties either. If you have a fancy and fruity oil on hand, definitely use it!

I did a bit of research online before making this ice cream, searching for a decent quality, “fruity” oil that could be found at most grocery stores. While I do enjoy using fancy olive oils at different times, I wanted this ice cream to be something that wasn’t out of reach for the average home kitchen. I used Terra Delyssa olive oil, and it proved great for this ice cream.

If possible, I recommend buying a new bottle of oil for this recipe. Olive oil really does not last all that long. If your olive oil doesn’t smell like anything, it probably won’t taste like much either. (And if it smells bad – musty, or like plastic or wax? please don’t try using it here!)

A great oil should smell kind of green, fresh, and maybe a bit fruity or citrusy. Give it a sniff before pouring: even the best olive oils will lose their aroma after a while. And again, you do not need a super fancy bottle of oil for this. Just make sure it’s fresh and a little bit fruity, if possible.

Philadelphia Style Ice Cream

The vast majority of the ice cream recipes here on the site are Philadelphia-style ice creams. Made without any eggs at all, simply with a combination of cream, milk, and sugar as the base. These are some of the best and easiest ice creams to make. They turn out wonderfully smooth and creamy without the need for a traditional custard-style base.

It’s a well-established fact that I enjoy making ice cream, and we’ve made everything from classic cookies and cream to Read more

Creamy homemade chocolate ice cream is loaded to the absolute limit with bite-sized chunks of Oreo cookies to create this chocolate lover’s cookies and cream ice cream.

Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream

With a rich chocolate ice cream base, this chocoholic’s cookies and cream ice cream has been a hit from the very first taste. One of my boys may have even attempted to hide the last of it away from his brothers.

The chocolate ice cream base plays up the cookie flavors, making every bite chocolate heaven. Traditional Oreos or dark chocolate Oreos are an excellent choice for this ice cream. However, any flavor of sandwich cookie you enjoy will work beautifully in this recipe.

Want to take this ice cream to the max with Oreo awesomeness? Serve it scooped over warm Oreo brownies for a dessert that no one will forget. It’s an Oreo lover’s dessert fantasy come to life.

Chocolate Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Classic cookies and cream ice cream will forever have a place in my heart, as will this chocolate Oreo ice cream, but sometimes I like to mix up those flavors. Creamy oatmeal cream pie ice cream with hints of brown sugar and cinnamon is generously filled with pieces of oatmeal cream pie cookies.

The satisfying crunch of Nutter Butter cookies in creamy homemade ice cream makes this Nutter Butter ice cream positively irresistible. Sweet strawberries mingle with crunchy golden Oreos whispering of summer in this luscio