25 Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipes That Will Make You Scream for More

I’ve attached a video for every recipe below from my favorite home cooks.

Cuisinart ice cream makers are amazing kitchen tools that let you create tasty frozen treats at home. You can make many flavors of ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt with these machines. They’re easy to use and give you control over the ingredients in your desserts.

With a Cuisinart ice cream maker, you can try classic flavors like vanilla and chocolate. You can also get creative with unique combinations like lavender honey or mint chocolate chip. The recipes are simple to follow and produce creamy, delicious results. Whether you’re new to making ice cream or an expert, you’ll find recipes to enjoy with your Cuisinart machine.

Classic Vanilla Bean Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 egg yolks

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, half the sugar, salt, and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Heat until it almost boils.

   
   
2. 
   

   Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar in a bowl.

   
   
3. 
   

   Slowly pour hot cream mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.

   
   
4. 
   

   Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until it thickens.

   
   
5. 
   

   Strain custard and chill for at least 2 hours.

   
   
6. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker and churn for about 40 minutes.

   
   
7. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours before serving.

   
   

Rich Chocolate Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cocoa powder and sugar in a bowl.

   
   
2. 
   

   Add milk and whisk until smooth.

   
   
3. 
   

   Stir in cream, vanilla, and salt.

   
   
4. 
   

   Chill mixture in the fridge for 2 hours.

   
   
5. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
6. 
   

   Churn for 15-20 minutes until thick and creamy.

   
   
7. 
   

   Enjoy soft-serve style or freeze for 2 hours for firmer ice cream.

   
   

Strawberry Fields Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mash half the strawberries in a bowl. Set aside.

   
   
2. 
   

   Mix milk and sugar in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves.

   
   
3. 
   

   Add cream, mashed strawberries, vanilla, and salt. Stir well.

   
   
4. 
   

   Chill mixture for 1-2 hours.

   
   
5. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
6. 
   

   Churn for 50-60 minutes until thick and creamy.

   
   
7. 
   

   Add remaining chopped strawberries in the last 5 minutes.

   
   
8. 
   

   Enjoy your fresh strawberry ice cream right away or freeze for a firmer texture.

   
   

Mint Chocolate Chip Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

   
   
2. 
   

   Stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Add green food coloring if desired.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker bowl.

   
   
4. 
   

   Turn on the machine and churn for 20-25 minutes.

   
   
5. 
   

   Add chocolate chips in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
6. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   
7. 
   

   Enjoy your homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream!

   
   

Cookie Dough Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cookie dough chunks
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl.

   
   
2. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
3. 
   

   Churn for 20-25 minutes until thick.

   
   
4. 
   

   Add cookie dough and chocolate chips in the last 5 minutes.

   
   
5. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours.

   
   
6. 
   

   Scoop and enjoy your homemade cookie dough ice cream!

   
   

Butter Pecan Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Toast pecans in melted butter over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes. Strain and let cool.

   
   
2. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a pot. Heat until sugar dissolves.

   
   
3. 
   

   Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add warm cream mixture, stirring constantly.

   
   
4. 
   

   Pour mixture back into pot. Cook on low heat, stirring until it thickens.

   
   
5. 
   

   Remove from heat. Add vanilla and chill for 2 hours.

   
   
6. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker. Churn for 20 minutes.

   
   
7. 
   

   Add cooled pecans and churn for 5 more minutes.

   
   
8. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

   
   

Enjoy your homemade butter pecan ice cream!

Rocky Road Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a bowl.

   
   
2. 
   

   Add cream and milk, whisk until smooth.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
4. 
   

   Churn for about 20-25 minutes or until thickened.

   
   
5. 
   

   Add marshmallows, almonds, and chocolate chips in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
6. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours before serving.

   
   

Enjoy your homemade rocky road ice cream!

Coffee Caramel Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix milk, sugar, instant coffee, and salt in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

   
   
2. 
   

   Stir in heavy cream, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract.

   
   
3. 
   

   Cover and chill mixture for 2 hours.

   
   
4. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
5. 
   

   Churn according to machine instructions, usually 20-25 minutes.

   
   
6. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   

Cookies and Cream Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 15 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

   
   
2. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
3. 
   

   Turn on the machine and churn for 20-25 minutes.

   
   
4. 
   

   Add crushed cookies during the last 5-10 minutes of churning.

   
   
5. 
   

   Enjoy your homemade cookies and cream ice cream!

   
   

Peanut Butter Cup Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix peanut butter and sugar in a bowl until smooth.

   
   
2. 
   

   Add milk and stir until sugar dissolves.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour in cream and vanilla. Mix well.

   
   
4. 
   

   Chill mixture for 2 hours or overnight.

   
   
5. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
6. 
   

   Churn for 25-35 minutes until thickened.

   
   
7. 
   

   Add chopped peanut butter cups 5 minutes before finishing.

   
   
8. 
   

   Enjoy soft serve or freeze for 2 hours for firmer ice cream.

   
   
9. 
   

   Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

   
   

Pistachio Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix milk and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

   
   
2. 
   

   Add cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir well.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
4. 
   

   Turn on the machine and churn for 20-25 minutes.

   
   
5. 
   

   Add chopped pistachios in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
6. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   

Enjoy your homemade pistachio ice cream!

Fresh Peach Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Puree the peaches in a blender or food processor.

   
   
2. 
   

   Mix sugar, milk, and salt in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

   
   
3. 
   

   Add heavy cream, peach puree, and vanilla. Stir well.

   
   
4. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
5. 
   

   Turn on the machine and churn for 50-60 minutes.

   
   
6. 
   

   Enjoy your fresh peach ice cream right away for a soft texture, or freeze for a firmer consistency.

   
   

Salted Caramel Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix milk, cream, half the sugar, salt, and vanilla in a pan. Heat until it just boils.

   
   
2. 
   

   Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar until pale.

   
   
3. 
   

   Slowly pour hot milk mix into egg mix, whisking constantly.

   
   
4. 
   

   Return to pan, cook on low heat until thick.

   
   
5. 
   

   Chill mixture for 1-2 hours.

   
   
6. 
   

   Stir in sea salt.

   
   
7. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
8. 
   

   Churn for 50-60 minutes until thick and creamy.

   
   
9. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 4+ hours.

   
   

Enjoy your homemade salted caramel ice cream!

Dark Cherry Garcia Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup dark cherries, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate, shaved

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Heat to 140°F.

   
   
2. 
   

   Beat eggs until smooth. Slowly add warm cream mixture to eggs, whisking constantly.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until it thickens.

   
   
4. 
   

   Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.

   
   
5. 
   

   Pour chilled mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker. Churn for 50-60 minutes.

   
   
6. 
   

   Add cherries and chocolate in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
7. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   

Birthday Cake Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cake mix (vanilla or funfetti)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sprinkles
• 1 cup crumbled cake pieces

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Whisk milk, sugar, salt, and cake mix in a bowl until dissolved.

   
   
2. 
   

   Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Cover and chill overnight.

   
   
3. 
   

   Turn on your Cuisinart ice cream maker and pour in the chilled mixture.

   
   
4. 
   

   Churn for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

   
   
5. 
   

   Add sprinkles and cake pieces a few minutes before churning is complete.

   
   
6. 
   

   Enjoy your soft, creamy birthday cake ice cream right away or freeze for a firmer texture.

   
   

Maple Walnut Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Toast walnuts in a dry pan until golden. Set aside to cool.

   
   
2. 
   

   Boil maple syrup in a saucepan for 8 minutes, stirring often.

   
   
3. 
   

   Add walnuts, cream, milk, and salt to the syrup. Whisk well.

   
   
4. 
   

   Let mixture cool completely.

   
   
5. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker bowl.

   
   
6. 
   

   Turn on the machine and churn for 50-60 minutes.

   
   
7. 
   

   Enjoy your soft, creamy maple walnut ice cream right away or freeze for a firmer texture.

   
   

Coconut Paradise Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix coconut milk, cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves.

   
   
2. 
   

   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool completely.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker bowl.

   
   
4. 
   

   Churn for about 40 minutes until thickened.

   
   
5. 
   

   Add shredded coconut in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
6. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours for firmer texture.

   
   
7. 
   

   Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

   
   

Banana Split Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pineapple

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix mashed bananas, cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl.

   
   
2. 
   

   Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.

   
   
4. 
   

   Add chocolate chips, strawberries, and pineapple in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
5. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   

Double Fudge Brownie Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup brownie chunks
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl.

   
   
2. 
   

   Add vanilla extract and stir well.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
4. 
   

   Churn for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

   
   
5. 
   

   Add brownie chunks and chocolate chips in the last 5 minutes.

   
   
6. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   

Rum Raisin Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Soak raisins in rum for 2 hours or overnight.

   
   
2. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, half the sugar, and salt in a pan. Heat until steaming.

   
   
3. 
   

   Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar in a bowl.

   
   
4. 
   

   Slowly pour hot cream into egg mixture, whisking constantly.

   
   
5. 
   

   Return mixture to pan and cook until thickened, stirring often.

   
   
6. 
   

   Strain custard and add vanilla. Chill for 2 hours.

   
   
7. 
   

   Pour custard into your Cuisinart ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes.

   
   
8. 
   

   Add rum-soaked raisins in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
9. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours before serving.

   
   

Pralines and Cream Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pralines, chopped
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until sugar dissolves.

   
   
2. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
3. 
   

   Churn according to machine instructions (about 25 minutes).

   
   
4. 
   

   Add chopped pralines and caramel sauce in the last few minutes of churning.

   
   
5. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours before serving.

   
   

French Vanilla Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• 4 egg yolks
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Pour milk and cream into a saucepan. Split vanilla bean, scrape seeds, and add both to the mixture.

   
   
2. 
   

   Heat over medium until simmering. Remove from heat.

   
   
3. 
   

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl. Slowly add warm milk mixture, stirring constantly.

   
   
4. 
   

   Return to saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until thickened.

   
   
5. 
   

   Strain mixture and chill for 2 hours.

   
   
6. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker. Churn for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

   
   
7. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup eggless cookie dough, chopped

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugars, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until sugars dissolve.

   
   
2. 
   

   Pour mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker bowl.

   
   
3. 
   

   Turn on the machine and churn for about 20-25 minutes.

   
   
4. 
   

   Add chocolate chips and cookie dough chunks in the last 5 minutes of churning.

   
   
5. 
   

   Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   
6. 
   

   Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream!

   
   

Strawberry Cheesecake Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt in a bowl until creamy.

   
   
2. 
   

   Mix in milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in sour cream.

   
   
3. 
   

   Chill mixture for 2 hours or overnight.

   
   
4. 
   

   Mash strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes.

   
   
5. 
   

   Pour chilled mixture into your Cuisinart ice cream maker.

   
   
6. 
   

   Churn for 50-60 minutes until thickened.

   
   
7. 
   

   Layer ice cream with strawberries and graham cracker crumbs in a container.

   
   
8. 
   

   Freeze for 2 hours before serving.

   
   

Butterscotch Ribbon Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup butterscotch sauce

Instructions:

1. 
   

   Mix cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until steaming.

   
   
2. 
   

   Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add hot cream mixture, whisking constantly.

   
   
3. 
   

   Pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.

   
   
4. 
   

   Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Chill for 2 hours.

   
   
5. 
   

   Pour into your Cuisinart ice cream maker. Churn for 15-20 minutes.

   
   
6. 
   

   Layer ice cream and butterscotch sauce in a container. Freeze for 2 hours before serving.