No ice cream maker on hand?
Serve with shaved chocolate or crushed pretzels as toppings.
Watermelon Ice Cream
The Southern-favorite summertime fruit just got even sweeter with watermelon ice cream.

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The hardest part about this recipe is the freeze time!
The ice cream is a rich, creamy vanilla base with strawberry chunks.
Top with even more fresh strawberries for a refreshing summer dish.

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Save the roasted pistachios as a topping.
If you prefer, dress up this dessert with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a shortbread cookie.
This “ice cream for adults” is rich and creamy and makes a deliciously boozy milkshake.

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Fresh seasonal fruit helps bring this tropical treat to life.
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
The trick is in the cookies.
A very fine consistency will see to it every bite meets your cookie-filled expectations.

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Plus, this egg-free dessert only requires five ingredients to make.
Cornbread Ice Cream
Meet the Southern ice cream flavor you never knew you needed.
This recipe uses whole buttermilk and is infused with skillet cornbread to create this nostalgic dish.

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Try this ice cream that takes only 20 minutes of hands-on time to prepare.
Make thiscustard-style ice creama day in advance to ensure ample time to solidify.
The custard base needs to cook low and slow for the best results.

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One reader describes this as a summer version of cream cheese frosting.
Pair this thick and delicious ice cream with all your favorite desserts.
Try it for yourself.

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Both sweet and tart, this sorbet is perfect on a hot summer day.

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