14 Quick Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Okay, confession time, our freezer always has at least one mystery container of homemade ice cream in it. It’s like our little family tradition now.

After long days of work, homework meltdowns, and figuring out what that sticky spot on the floor is (seriously, how?!), there’s something magical about whipping up a cold treat in minutes, no fancy machines, no stress, just pure frozen happiness.

These 14 quick homemade ice cream recipes are game-changers for busy families, last-minute cravings, and those spontaneous “let’s make something fun!” moments with the kids.

Some are no-churn, some are made in a bag (yep, we’ve done that), and ALL of them are simple enough to pull off in a regular kitchen with ingredients you probably already have.

Matthew’s personal favorite? Anything with peanut butter. Our son? He’s on a mission to recreate “rainbow everything.” And me? I just want something cold I can sneak a spoonful of after bedtime. Mom tax—it’s real.

If you’ve got 10 minutes and a craving, you’re about to be VERY happy.
Let’s get into these easy, dreamy, chill-worthy treats!

14 quick homemade ice cream recipes you’ll want to make all summer

There’s something so satisfying about saying, “We made ice cream at home!” Especially when it only takes a few ingredients and you don’t need an ice cream machine the size of a small appliance store.

Around here, we’re all about those fast, mix-and-freeze kind of wins, the ones that feel like magic but don’t leave you with a pile of dishes.

Some of these are creamy and classic, others are fruity and fun, and a couple of them? Total wild cards (looking at you, cereal milk ice cream).

Our son is obsessed with the bag shake method—mainly because it involves jumping around the kitchen while holding a zip-top bag like it’s a science experiment. And honestly, it kind of is. Just a really delicious one.

So if you’re ready to cool off and treat yourself without breaking a sweat, this list is your new best friend.

Grab your spoons (and maybe a towel, things get messy in the best way), because these homemade ice cream recipes are about to become a family favorite FAST.