Whether your preference is rich, creamy ice cream or a light, refreshing fruit sorbet, we have lots of chilly treats to make your summer sweeter.
Ice Cream
Few things are as irresistible as ice cream in the summertime. Making your own ice cream is easier than you think. Although you don't need an ice cream maker to make ice cream, churning--whether by hand-cranked or electric machines--distributes air in the mix, producing softer, creamier and more scoopable ice cream. Ice cream recipes basically fall into two groups: with eggs and without.
Philadelphia-Style
Easy and basic, Philadelphia-style ice creams contain no eggs.
Custard-Style
Smooth and creamy, custard-style ice creams contain many eggs or egg yolks for extra richness.
Made Without Ice Cream Makers
Quick and easy to make, but more challenging to scoop and serve.
Exotic Ice Creams
Try these recipes for an interesting twist on traditional ice cream.
Sorbet & Sherbet
Sorbets are traditionally made with fruit and contain no dairy (although some may contain eggs), while sherbets often combine dairy and fruit flavors.
Frozen Yogurt & Gelato
A healthy dairy alternative to ice cream, frozen yogurt usually contains no eggs, while gelato combines dairy and eggs.
Popsicles
Cool treats on a stick that kids love to make and the whole family can enjoy.
Recommended Store-Bought Brands
Don't own an ice maker or don't have the time to make your own? No problem: try one of these great commercial brands for ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt and sorbet that are as good as homemade.
- Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Frozen Yogurt
- Breyer's Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Double Rainbow Cappuccino Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream
- Haagen Dazs Mango Sorbet
- Ciao Bella Gelato
Ice Cream/Sorbet/Frozen Yogurt Makers
Ice cream and other frozen treats can be made with a variety of methods and machines. The main purpose of all ice cream makers is to distribute air into the mix, so that your dessert is smooth and scoopable. Makers range from $50 to several hundred dollars, but you do not need to break the bank to make good ice cream--inexpensive makers work just fine for first-time ice creamarians.
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