Ice Cream is not just a dessert anymore; it has been my whole personality. Want something sweet? I go for strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Want something crunchy? I go for Oreo Ice cream. Want something mellow? Then, I get Vanilla Ice Cream.
However, I don’t get these from the stores; I make it at home from scratch. Yes, in 2025, we are all about healthy and organic eating. While eating ice cream can be termed as unhealthy since it is high in calories, making it at home makes me feel less guilty about it.
So, if you are in your experimental era, then jump in make the best ice creams on National Ice Cream Day. It is time to make a recipe as chill as your personality. From salty to flaky and fruity, I have mentioned them all. Spoiler alert! Your taste buds might fall in love.
1. Chocolate Chip Cookie
Every National Ice Cream Day, I pay tribute to my favourite and first ice cream recipe I learnt to make at home, which is Chocolate Chip Cookie. Requiring only 30 minutes of cooking, minus the freezing time, it’s always worth it.
I also love how this recipe is loved globally, so people of all age groups love it. Just a heads up, it is neither gluten-free nor eggless, so you have to be cautious about that. However, it can also be made eggless or gluten-free, so no excuse not to make it right away.
2. Peach Ice Cream
Summers and peaches go hand in hand, and having a scoop of peach ice cream is the perfect way to enjoy them. Made by combining peach, rich milk, sugar, and cream, this is one of the easiest recipes you can make today.
You simply have to mix it all together and freeze it until it is ready. I also like to drizzle some chocolate sauce on top of it for the chocolaty effect. Some people also like to add lime juice to enjoy that tart flavour. After all, it is a make-at-home recipe, so you are the master of your choices. Go Gaga with it!
3. Creamy Popcorn Ice Cream
Whenever I feel that my ice cream is having a little identity crisis, I add popcorn to it and make this delicious Creamy Popcorn Ice Cream. It adds that nice crunch to the velvety and smooth layers of the ice cream.
The best thing is that you can enjoy this recipe with any flavor of ice cream. Yes, it can be black currant, mango, and even vanilla, too. Talk about versatility because popcorn really makes any basic ice cream stand out.
To take this idea to the next level, I also like to drizzle some hot chocolate or caramel sauce on top of it. You know I like to be a little extra with it. Not just this, you can also experiment with buttery or caramel popcorn to be swayed with new flavors each time.
4. Oreo Ice Cream Recipe
I suppose the list would feel incomplete without Oreo Ice Cream on it. Once I mastered how to make ice cream at home, everyone demanded I make it, and that’s what I did. Requiring only five ingredients and no cooking, this recipe is a must-try!
I do not enjoy drama, but Oreo Ice cream’s crunchy chaos is what I live for. Enjoying a scoop of velvety, creamy base with surprise elements of Oreo crunches is are little joy of life which is unmatchable. Also, I must say that this recipe is a jack of all trades, since you can also enjoy it as a milkshake, on a sundae, with brownies, and more.
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
For ice cream lovers who are fans of sweet and salty, this one is for you. Enjoy the blast of peanut butter and ice cream together with Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream. I love tasting the thick, decadent swirls of ice cream with plot twists of peanut butter flavor.
I love peanut butter so much that I can enjoy it with anything, and if you are the same, then honour this recipe on National Ice Cream Day. Add as many peanut butter cups as you want; no one will judge you when you make them at home.
6. Grape-Nuts Ice Cream
Whenever I tell my niece that it’s National Ice Cream Day, she instantly Grape Nuts Ice Cream. Total OG breakfast vibes. But what if I told you that this combo just got a glow-up as ice cream? Yep, nuts combined with flavourful ingredients to make a tasty ice cream.
Grape Nuts are made from wholesome stuff like whole grain wheat flour, malted barley flour, salt, and dried yeast basically, crunchy little nuggets of joy. .
7. Coconut Ice Cream
Want to have something refreshing? If yes, then make a bowl of this coconut ice cream. Made with fresh coconut, at home, this is for people who enjoy moderate ice cream.
Silky, sweet, and subtly creamy, this ice cream will take you to a tropical land with one scoop. If you are a true lover of coconut, then you can also add coconut flakes on top of it to make it more indulgent.
8. Blackberry Ice Cream
Have some frozen blackberries in stock? If yes, then let them thaw while you assemble the seven ingredients you need to make blackberry ice cream. It is easy, breezy, and truly effortless to make on the National ice cream day.
If you enjoy a slight tang in your ice creams, then this recipe will be perfect for you. Also, blackberry ice cream is quite expensive in the stores, so making it at home as much as you want sounds like a plan for me.
9. Vanilla Ice Cream
Made with just 5 ingredients, if you are a fan of mellow sweetness, then vanilla ice cream is the deal breaker for you. It is insanely easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for a month. Hence, you can have an ice cream night every day.
Although I am not a big fan of vanilla ice cream, I have to agree that this is a timeless classic. If you enjoy the refined taste of vanilla beans, then you have to try it out on this National Ice Cream Day.
10. Bourbon Butterscotch Ice Cream
Let’s shed some light on the underrated Bourbon Butterscotch Ice Cream on ice cream day 2025. I mean, butterscotch itself is a very underrated flavour. However, Bourbon is not, so the recipe is totally an upgrade.
However, if you want to make this alcohol-free, then you can; it still tastes heavenly. I am pushing a lot of my friends to try it out, so tell me will you?
11. Vegan Black Forest Ice Cream
I bet you have never tried out Vegan Black Forest ice cream? On the other hand, vegans must be craving a vegan version of Black Forest Ice Cream. Well, your prayers have been answered because this vegan Black Forest Ice Cream is elite and too good to gatekeep.
Another surprise is that this dish is also paleo-friendly. All in all, it is a top-tier ice cream recipe which is a kitchen staple for ice cream lovers.
12. Cherry Pistachio Ice Cream
Lush, ruby red ice cream balanced with the right amount of tart and sweetness is the perfect description of this dish. If you love cherries and pistachios together, then what are you waiting for Grab your apron and bowl and make it right away.
To take the tart flavours to the next level, I also prefer adding maraschino cherries to it. Cherries with salty nuts are a flavour you never saw coming.
13. Banana Ice Cream
The only ice cream recipe that does not call for any added sweeteners or sugar unless you are a sugar-holic is the Banana ice cream recipe. Made with the secret recipe, this banana is easy to make and even easier to devour.
Although Banana Ice cream can be made in an easy way, I like to toss in a bunch of chocolate chips and Nutella in it. I mean, you can never complain about these ingredients, right?
14. Vitamix Ice Cream
As a child, I would lose my sleep over ice cream and I remember how my grandmother used to whip up a quick ice cream using a Vitamix blender. You will enjoy the fruity sweetness and smooth texture. Talking about its taste, it is utterly distinctive from regular ice creams and this is what you are going to love about it. .
Just combine all the ingredients and you can whip up easy restaurant-like Vitamix Ice Cream in no time. Try making it on this National Ice Cream day and enjoy the holiday with a treat.
15. Harry Potter Butter Beer Ice Cream
This magical treat is inspired by Harry Potter series and every time I make this Harry Potter Butter Beer Ice Cream, I go back to the lane of nostalgia. Filled with rich flavor of butter beer is authentic and a must-try one.
The homemade version is packed with creamy custard base and a buttery toffee-like sauce with a hint of alcohol just to deliver the authentic flavors. All you need is unripened coconut milk, bananas, and matcha. That’s it
16. Lemon Ice Cream
Not a fan of lemon ice cream, but whenever this is served, I am always drooling. I only make an exception for this Lemon Ice Cream. It is zesty, tangy, and extremely vibrant.
From the colour to the texture, this is what desert dreams are made of. If you have never tried it before, then make it right now to taste sunshine in a scoop!
17. No-Churn Hazelnut Ice Cream
Don’t have an ice cream maker? No problem, I make this recipe with my electric whisk. Made with hazelnuts, if you love hazelnut coffee, you will love this even more.
I am unapologetically obsessed with this masterpiece. I also try it out with replacements like using vanilla extract instead of vanilla paste. After all, you can play around with the recipe and make it your own since it is ice cream day 2025.
18. Watermelon Ice Cream
Finally, let me end this article with everyone’s favorite Watermelon Ice Cream. This screams fresh and summer. Comprising just 54 calories, this is a healthy treat made up of only two ingredients.
All you need are watermelon chunks and condensed milk churned together. Add them to a blender and freeze them for 4 hours or overnight if you can be patient till the morning.
Conlcusion
I know this ice cream flavor guide has everything you need to level up your dessert game. Making ice cream at home sounds very intimidating, but it is not. With the right ingredients and attitude, you can make one right away.
Starting from the classics to the loved ones, I have added all of them in this list. Once you make an ice cream of your choice, you can enjoy it with a spoon or a scoop, because that’s the freedom of making ice cream at home.
