From classic flavours like vanilla and chocolate to unique ones like strawberry and basil, there is an ice cream flavour to suit everyone’s taste. Whether you prefer scoops in a cone or a bowl, there is no denying that ice cream is a perfect summer treat, especially after a long day spent in the sun.
If you are lacking inspiration, Le Creuset is here to deliver delicious, homemade ice cream recipes, including the age-old Vanilla Ice Cream, as well as a few no-churn options for hassle-free preparation. Here are five of our favourite ice cream recipes to ring in the summer, along with a few Le Creuset essentials that are perfect for summertime hosting.
Ice Cream Recipes
Prepare ice cream from the comfort of your own home with our favourite recipes. Whether you opt for a classic Vanilla Ice Cream or are looking to shake things up with our Strawberry and Basil No-Churn Ice Cream, there is plenty to try all summer long.
Vanilla Ice Cream
What better way to kick off the summer than with a traditional Vanilla Ice Cream recipe? This recipe can quickly become a summertime staple well after the holiday comes and goes and is sure to become a crowd-favorite.
Featuring four different flavours and toppings, including, Turkish Delight, Berry, Pistachio, Chocolate Swirl and Pecan, and Lemon Biscuit, this recipe is the perfect base to layer on your creativity. Like with any ice cream recipe, the key is to whip the cream into soft peaks with your Balloon Whisk before preparing your preferred flavoring.
This recipe takes just over two hours to prepare, excluding the time it takes to freeze the ingredients, serving up to four unique portions.
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No-Churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream
The summer season is a great time to make the most of your oven-to-table Heritage Rectangular Casserole. Our No-Churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream offers a hassle-free recipe for the whole family to enjoy this summer.
Combining coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and dark chocolate, you will have a lineup outside your kitchen before you know it. Our Rectangular Casserole is the only piece of cookware you will need for this recipe, and is both refrigerator- and freezer-safe up until -53°C / -65°F.
Simply whisk together the ingredients, pour into your casserole, and let this versatile piece of cookware take care of the rest. This recipe takes about three hours to prepare from start to finish, accommodating up to 12 unique portions.
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Strawberry and Basil No-Churn Ice Cream
Our Strawberry and Basil No-Churn Ice Cream offers home cooks a unique twist on traditional ice cream flavours that is sure to inspire. The strawberry and basil blend seamlessly in our Oblong Casserole, helping you rethink your favourite ice cream flavours as you know them.
This recipe is as simple as pouring your strawberry and basil mixture at the base of your Oblong Casserole before letting it freeze for approximately three hours. Be sure to add a spoonful of strawberries as you go along for added flavour!
While strawberry and basil are not your traditional ice cream pairing, they come together exceptionally well in this recipe for a fun ice cream recipe. You will be left wondering why you have not tried it sooner after every spoonful.
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Layered Sorbet and Ice Cream Terrine
Name a better combination than ice cream and sorbet on a hot summer day in the middle of July. Our Layered Sorbet and Ice Cream Terrine is the ultimate recipe to ring in the warmer summer months, while mastering the art of the sorbet.
A homemade version of an ice cream cake (without the cake), this recipe is also a great idea if you are looking to serve a light and refreshing dessert at a summer gathering, featuring fresh raspberries, dark chocolate, and an assortment of decadent sorbets.
Look no further than our Pâté Terrine when preparing this recipe, offering the perfect mold for the ice cream terrine to form. Crafted with enamelled cast iron, this piece of bakeware helps keep ingredients cooler for longer periods of time.
This delicious summer recipe can be prepared in just over two hours, serving between six and eight portions at a time. Just be sure to leave enough for yourself after serving your guests!
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Mini Cocotte Cookies with Ice Cream
Looking to take your baking skills to the next level? Experiment with our Mini Cocotte Cookies with Ice Cream, a pairing that can do no wrong. This recipe has been carefully designed to deliver rich flavours at every turn, including a range of different toppings such as Vanilla Bean and Raspberry, Lemon Shortbread, Blueberry White Chocolate, and Mint Chocolate.
As its name suggests, be sure to grab your Mini Round Cocotte and get baking. This piece of cookware is purpose-built to lock in heat and moisture thanks to its tight-fitting lid, creating the ideal environment for the cocotte cookies to bake. Our Cocottes can even be used to freeze the ice cream, offering exceptional heat retention properties.
Our Mini Cocotte Cookies with Ice Cream make for a great addition to any summer gathering and can be served alongside freshly-brewed coffee or tea. This recipe serves up to four portions in just over an hour!
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Here are five summertime Le Creuset essentials that are sure to come in handy when preparing and serving ice cream! From the reliable Rectangular Casserole all the way to the convenient Revolution® Slotted Spoon, be sure to have these Le Creuset essentials on deck this year.
Rectangular Casserole
Our oven-to-table Heritage Rectangular Casserole is the ultimate addition to your Le Creuset hosting collection, ensuring you have the perfect piece of bakeware to prepare homemade ice cream. Our Rectangular Casserole offers ice cream lovers ample space to pour their no-churn ice cream mixture and freeze it with ease.
This versatile piece of bakeware is refrigerator- and freezer-safe up until -53°C / -65°F, keeping ingredients colder for longer. When it is not being used to prepare ice cream, our Rectangular Casserole is the ideal piece of bakeware for casserole dishes such as lasagnas, or when marinating elongated cuts of meat and fish.
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Pâté Terrine
Our Pâté Terrine is yet another ice cream-making essential, serving a variety of crucial purposes. Whether you are preparing a delicious ice cream terrine, or simply want a bold serving dish at the heart of the dinner table, our Terrine has you covered.
Crafted with enamelled cast iron, this iconic piece of cookware is built to last daily use, delivering superior heat retention and even heat distribution at every turn. Featuring high walls and a tight-fitting lid, our Pâté Terrine is designed to lock in heat and moisture, creating the perfect environment for delicious pâtés, baked goods, or even fresh loaves of bread.
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Mini Cocotte
Our Stoneware Mini Cocotte can also be used to refrigerate ice cream mixtures and bake accompanying desserts with the minimum of fuss. As its name suggests, this iconic piece of cookware is perfectly suited for preparing individual portions and servings, as well as tackling a number of different cooking techniques.
This Stoneware Mini Cocotte comes equipped with a chip-resistant exterior enamel, ensuring its durability and top-quality performance for years to come. Available in a range of Le Creuset’s bold colours, this piece of cookware also doubles as a unique serving dish.
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Cereal Bowls
Our Set of 4 Cereal Bowls are a must-have when entertaining friends and family over for ice cream, elevating your hosting game. These bowls come equipped with a 15 cm diameter, offering ample space to serve large portions of ice cream and your favourite meals. Our Cereal Bowls are also deep enough to contain cereals and other foods, avoiding spills and messes.
Crafted with durable stoneware, these bowls are built to last, matching your existing serveware collection to perfection. Our Cereal Bowls are available in a range of our iconic hues, adding some much-needed colour to your summertime table spread.
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Revolution® Balloon Whisk
No kitchen is complete without a Revolution® Balloon Whisk. This versatile kitchen accessory is perfectly suited for a multitude of kitchen tasks, simplifying everyday meal preparation. From whipping and beating, to folding and mixing ingredients, our Balloon Whisk has you covered.
Crafted with chefs and culinary enthusiasts in mind, this kitchen accessory offers maximum comfort and control when prepping ingredients. Ultimately, this whisk makes for yet another smart addition to your Le Creuset collection, ensuring the ice-cream making process is a seamless one.
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With summer very much upon us, it’s time to start experimenting with new recipes and cooking techniques. Make the most of the beautiful summer weather this year and host friends and family over for a variety of homemade ice cream.
With Vanilla Ice Cream, No-Churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream, and Layered Sorbet on the menu – just to name a few – your guests will be left scrambling for seconds, and likely thirds. Be sure to equip your kitchen with some of Le Creuset’s essential cookware and utensils before hosting!
These were just five of our favourite ice cream recipes, as well as five ice cream making essentials, but for more inspiration, visit our blog and begin experimenting with a range of cooking techniques to make the most of your Le Creuset cookware.
