As the holiday season approaches, there’s one delight that often takes a back seat to the roaring fires, twinkling lights, and cozy sweaters – ice cream. Yes, you heard that right! Christmas is not just about hot cocoa and gingerbread houses; it’s also the perfect time to indulge in some frozen, creamy goodness. Whether you’re celebrating by a toasty fireplace or amidst a snowy winter wonderland, Christmas ice cream recipes are the unexpected yet irresistible star of the season.
The holiday season is all about creating lasting memories and relishing the flavors that warm our hearts. That’s where our Christmas ice cream recipes come in. From classic favorites like homemade eggnog and peppermint bark ice cream to innovative creations like Grinch-themed scoops and gingerbread cookie delights, we’ve got a chilly treat for every Christmas moment. So, put on your favorite holiday apron and prepare to embark on a delectable journey through a winter wonderland of ice cream. Your taste buds are in for a festive adventure!
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The Most Delicious Christmas Ice Cream Recipes:
We’ve cultivated the best of the festive Christmas ice cream recipes and compiled them here for you to try this holiday season!
So grab yourself an ice cream maker and get yourself ready for a holiday season full of the best Christmas ice cream recipes.
1) THE BEST HOMEMADE ORGANIC ICE CREAM
by Fallon at theheartwoodhomestead.com
This ice cream recipe is the most simple and versatile ice cream you may ever come across. The best part is: it uses no refined sugar, and comes out smooth and creamy every time. We recommend using this ice cream base for all the following recipes for a super healthy alternative!
2) QUICK CASSATA ICE CREAM
by Maretha at thecinnamonjar.com
This recipe is a delicious twist on a classic Sicilian ice cream cake. Boasting layers and layers of flavors, this ice-cream cake is traditionally eaten during special occasions and festive celebrations-perfect for Christmas Day!
3) EGGNOG ICE CREAM
by Haley at ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com
This simple 4 ingredient ice cream is the perfect Christmas ice cream recipe. What says holiday cheer louder than eggnog? Try it cozied up next to the fire place at your next Christmas party.
4) NO CHURN CHRISTMAS ICE CREAM
by Mika at joytothefood.com
This vegan ice cream will certainly excite the tastebuds with its creamy layers of chocolate base mixed with peppermint marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peppermint white chocolate bark. No egg yolks for this one! Wow that sure sounds festive!
5) GINGERBREAD ICE CREAM
by Amanda at burrataandbubbles.com
Your holiday celebrations call for a big bowl of gingerbread ice cream! This sweet treat is full of warm spices, rich molasses and crushed ginger snaps for an ice cream that’s perfect for any festive occasion. After one taste, this will surely be a new favorite Christmas dessert.
6) FESTIVE PEPPERMINT BARK ICE CREAM
by Amanda at burrataandbubbles.com
Make the most of the holiday season with this ultra festive peppermint bark ice cream! This luscious, creamy vanilla ice cream base is studded with crunchy peppermint bark in every bite to make one crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert.
7) 5-INGREDIENT VEGAN MATCHA ICE CREAM
by Victoria at wowitsveggie.com
Vegan matcha ice cream is light, flavorful, and delicious! It is super easy to make and the results are super delicious! The color also makes it perfect for a Christmas themed ice cream.
8) GRINCH NO CHURN ICE CREAM
by Carlee at cookingwithcarlee.com
Combine the delicious flavors of white chocolate and mint in a super creamy ice cream and you know the results will be tasty. Make that ice cream green with red hearts for a festive Grinch inspired dessert that is sure to be a hit!
9) MIMI’S HOT CHOCOLATE MIX ICE CREAM
by Carlee at cookingwithcarlee.com
Super creamy homemade chocolate ice cream flavored with hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. It’s a great way to use the extra hot cocoa mix in the pantry for your Christmas festivities.
10) RED VELVET ICE CREAM
by Lee at laneandgreyfare.com
This amazing recipe has a creamy texture with chunks of gluten free chocolate sandwich cookies throughout! It only takes a few minutes to mix up (minus freezing time) and no machine is needed! Could be the perfect choice for ice cream sandwiches at your next holiday party.
11) HOMEMADE EGGNOG ICE CREAM
by Caylie at bakerstable.net
Rich, creamy, and luscious Homemade Eggnog Ice Cream! Made simply with the same ingredients as traditional eggnog, but cooked down to a delicious custard and slowly churned. There is no better ice cream to celebrate the holiday’s! It’s even got lots of bourbon to ensure the best eggnog flavor.
12) NO COOK PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM
by Caylie at bakerstable.net
No Cook Pink Peppermint Ice Cream…my new favorite Winter/Christmas ice cream flavor that rivals all others. A super simple ice cream base made with two kinds of milk, sugar, a touch of peppermint oil, and some vanilla. Yum! Add some crumbled candy canes and you’ve got a delightful treat!
13) NO CHURN CINNAMON ROLL ICE CREAM
by Liz at waitingforblancmange.com
The ultimate cinnamon roll ice cream! This luscious and creamy goodness with a cinnamon swirl and edible cinnamon roll cookie dough bites is the perfect frozen treat for cinnamon roll lovers! Perfect for Christmas celebrations!
14) WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM
by Kimberlee at kickassbaker.com
Peppermint candies + creamy white chocolate = ice cream heaven! These two flavors combine to create a divinely refreshing, smooth frozen treat. The perfect homemade Christmas ice cream.
15) MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM
by Melissa at modernhoney.com
Creamy homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream with fresh cream, mint flavoring, and chocolate chunks. This homemade mint chip ice cream is the perfect winter treat! Add some whipped cream and enjoy!
16) CANDY CANE NICE CREAM
by Olivia at oliviaskitchen.com
This candy cane nice cream is the perfect healthy ice cream for the festive season! With a base of frozen bananas, chocolate, and peppermint flavours, this 5 minute dessert is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It has a super creamy texture and the flavours of nostalgic ice cream. Add small pieces of crushed up candy canes for a beautiful garnish.
17) HOMEMADE MAPLE ICE CREAM
by Kari at getinspiredeveryday.com
This Homemade Maple Ice Cream is perfectly creamy and simply silky smooth. With no refined sugar, it is a healthy alternative to the sugar sweet holiday desserts. It has a light maple flavor that pairs well with so many desserts, especially holiday festive dishes.
18) RUM RAISIN ICE CREAM
by Christina at addictedtodates.com
This delicious vegan rum raisin ice cream original recipe has a creamy vanilla brown sugar cinnamon custard base studded with juicy rum-soaked raisins. Made with simple plant-based ingredients, this is the perfect vegan gelato recipe made without dairy or eggs.
19) CANDY CANE ICE CREAM
by Chrystal at icecreamfromscratch.com
Homemade Candy Cane Ice Cream using peppermint extract and crushed candy canes is the best ice cream flavor for Christmas time. Its cool creamy flavor will surely be a holiday favorite this year!
20) CHRISTMAS ICE CREAM
by Chrystal at icecreamfromscratch.com
Christmas Ice Cream is the perfect homemade ice cream recipe for Christmas. It’s rich and creamy with warm vanilla extract, holiday sprinkles, and bits of Christmas cookies mixed in. Boasting all the flavours of Christmas for your holiday party. It’s like a frozen classic holiday cookie. Yum!
21) HEALTHY VEGAN GINGERBREAD ICE CREAM
by Katie at theallnaturalvegan.com
This Healthy Vegan Gingerbread Ice Cream recipe is the perfect holiday treat! It’s super rich and creamy and it’s made with whole foods plant-based ingredients. Gingerbread is a classic holiday flavor for the perfect Christmas dessert.
22) MINT CHOCOLATE AVOCADO ICE CREAM
by Stacy and Jennifer at www.inthekidskitchen.com
This mint chocolate avocado ice cream is a fun festive colored dairy free ice cream that is also free of refined sugars. It’s a great alternative to the sweet ice cream desserts of the holiday season that will leave you feeling nourished with no guilt.
23) MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE TEQUILA ICE CREAM
by Maria at sweetfixbaker.com
This Mexican hot chocolate tequila ice cream is the perfect winter dessert. A nice spiced ice cream with a hint of cinnamon in a dish, cozied up by a hot fire…sounds like the perfect Christmas dessert.
24) KETO SPICED PUMPKIN ICE CREAM
by Cathy and Ishan at lowcarbsimplified.com
This recipe is another great one that boasts no refined sugar. We are all for the healthy ice cream recipes, and this one is perfect for the festive holiday season. Tasting like frozen pumpkin pie! We love any thing with spiced pumpkin during the cold season as it warms us up from the inside, and nourishes a deep comfort.
There you have it!
24 delicious Christmas ice cream recipes perfect for all your holiday festivities. Find your perfect Christmas dessert, filled with holiday flavors of peppermint, eggnog, gingerbread, cookies, and more! Enjoy this collection of Christmas recipes all season long!
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