Summer’s Best DIY Ice Cream Recipes

Whether you're doing dairy or seeking a vegan option, cool off with one these refreshing homemade ice cream, sorbet or gelato recipes.

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Treating yourself to homemade ice cream during the dog days of summer is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Pick Your Flavor

You’re sure to find a flavor to suit your mood in this roster of VT‘s best-ever ice cream recipes.

VEGAN
Dairy-Free Peach Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sorbet
Peanut Butter Coconut Ice Cream
Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream
Super Chocolate Vegan Gelato

DAIRY
Smooth & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream
Malted Banana Ice Cream
Coconut Ice Cream with Raspberry Sauce

2. Prep Your Cones

Try our recipe for vegan Tulip Cones (which are more like edible bowls), or choose your favorite packaged ice cream cones.

3. Sauce it Up

Make your ice cream indulgence even more special by adding some Homemade Caramel Sauce or store-bought chocolate syrup.