12 Reasons Homemade Ice Cream Is the Best

Ice cream is practically a civic right in the summertime, along with air-conditioned libraries, open fire hydrants, and public pools. We all need our fix of something creamy and cool, and even better if it’s made at home in your own ice cream maker.

Today we have 12 deliciously creamy and cold treats, and there’s something here for everyone — including those of us who avoid dairy and eggs. We have classic chocolate ice cream, but also vegan coconut with almonds and chocolate chips. There’s lemon sorbet, peach pie ice cream, and the best vegan strawberry swirl ever, all of which you need to try immediately, so pull out that ice cream maker!

If you’ve been thinking about getting an ice cream maker (I know I have), now is the time! You can either go crazy from the get-go (helllooo, Coca-Cola soft serve ice cream!) or start with the basic technique.

Don’t have an ice cream maker but want to try your hand at making ice cream? Don’t worry! Try one of these six methods instead:

• Coca-Cola Soft Serve Ice Cream
• Lemon Curd Ice Cream
• Peach Pie Ice Cream
• Strawberry Ice Cream with White Chocolate-Covered Pop Rocks
• Rose Geranium Ice Cream with Pistachios

• The Best Chocolate Ice Cream
• Coffee Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
• Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Gelato
• Peanut Butter Ice Cream with Banana Chunks

• Vegan Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream
• Lemon Sorbet
• Vegan Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Now that you made all that cold, dreamy ice cream and sorbet, it’s time to store it for later! We’ve got your reusable storage system covered.