Recipe Roundup

34 Recipes for No-Churn Ice Cream and Other Frozen Desserts

No ice cream maker? No worries—these semifreddo, granita, sorbet, and creamy popsicle recipes don't need one.
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    No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Want to make salted caramel ice cream without an ice cream maker and with only three ingredients? It doesn't get easier (or more delicious) than this.

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  • Yogurt peach semifreddo is one of our favorite easy summer dessert recipes
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    Yogurt-Peach Semifreddo

    Get a decadently creamy (semi)frozen dessert by taking swirling pureed peaches into a mix of whipped egg whites and Greek yogurt. Not only is it easier than ice cream, it's also better for you.

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  • 3ingredient coconutlime pops against a bright blue background.
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    3-Ingredient Creamy Coconut-Lime Ice Pops

    These refreshing pops blend two kinds of coconut for an extra rich, creamy flavor, and lime zest lends a lovely floral note.

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  • Photo of blueberry Champagne granita in a white square dish with a small spoon and a glass of granita on the side.
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    3-Ingredient Blueberry Champagne Granita

    Save your fresh berries for eating out of hand: Frozen blueberries have a more intense color and concentrated flavor then fresh ones, so your granita will be deep violet and sweet.

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  • Two bowls of dark chocolate semifreddo next to a golden teapot and a white rose.
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    Dark Chocolate Semifreddo

    The texture of this airy semifreddo is somewhere between frozen chocolate mousse and gelato. In other words: You’re going to love it.

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    Lemon Buttermilk Ice

    Serve this icy granita-like dessert with warm Rhubarb Turnovers, or all on it's own as a refreshingly tart, light summer dessert.

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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
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    Mason Jar Ice Cream

    No fancy equipment required. Any flavor you want.

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  • Two hands holding strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.
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    Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

    These brightly hued pops pack a double dose of berry flavor from their creamy centers and buttery crumb coatings.

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  • Three scoops of vegan banana ice cream in a bowl with a spoon next to a bunch of bananas.
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    Vegan Banana Ice Cream

    Watching frozen bananas transform into ice cream—no sugar or dairy necessary—is like magic.

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    Charentais Granita With Chantilly Cream

    Adding grated orange peel amps up the melon's flavor, and layering whipped cream with the icy granita makes for an intriguing contrast of both texture and temperature.

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