Description
No machine? No problem. These easy, single-serve ice cream recipes require just a few ingredients and a freezer—no fancy equipment needed. From peppermint mocha to maple pecan, each scoop is seasonally inspired, creamy, and ultra-satisfying.
Ingredients
- Basic No-Churn Base: 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla
- Peppermint Mocha: Base + 1 tbsp cocoa, 1/4 tsp instant coffee, 1/8 tsp peppermint extract
- Honey Lavender: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey, pinch culinary lavender
- Strawberry Banana: 1/2 frozen banana, 1/4 cup frozen strawberries, 1 tbsp milk
- Maple Pecan: Base + 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp chopped pecans, pinch cinnamon
- Chocolate Almond Fudge: Base + 1 tbsp cocoa, 1 tbsp almond butter, chocolate chunks, slivered almonds
- Vegan Coconut Mango: 1/2 cup coconut cream, 1/4 cup frozen mango, 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Cookies & Cream: Base + 2 crushed sandwich cookies, 1/4 tsp vanilla
- Espresso Swirl: Base + 1 tsp instant espresso, 1 tbsp chocolate syrup (swirl post-freeze)
Instructions
- For whipped cream base recipes, whip cream to soft peaks. Fold in condensed milk and flavor additions. Freeze in ramekin 2–3 hrs.
- For Greek yogurt or coconut cream bases, blend ingredients until smooth. Freeze 2–3 hrs. Stir halfway for best texture.
- Fruit-based recipes (like banana-strawberry) should be blended and eaten soft-serve or frozen 30–60 mins for scoopable texture.
- Let all ice creams sit at room temp 5 mins before scooping. Top with seasonal garnishes or sauces if desired.
Notes
These recipes are ideal for small freezers, quick cravings, and mindful portions. Swap ingredients as needed—use dairy-free milk, nut butters, or flavored extracts for endless variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: ice cream, no machine, single serve, seasonal dessert, dairy free options, easy recipe