Sarra Ina Garten ice cream recipes go well beyond basic vanilla, covering everything from custard-based peach and espresso to a stunning layered bombe with mango and raspberry sorbet. These ten frozen desserts are made for warm-weather entertaining and lazy afternoon scoops alike.
1. Peach Ice Cream
Ripe peaches, heavy cream, and five egg yolks create a silky custard base with bright fruit flavor in every spoonful. A squeeze of lemon juice keeps the sweetness balanced while real vanilla extract rounds out the finish. Ready in about 35 minutes of active time before churning and freezing.
2. Vanilla Ice Cream
Heavy cream, sugar, and a real vanilla bean split and scraped for its seeds make this a no-cook ice cream that comes together in minutes. The key is heating just until the sugar dissolves, then chilling completely before churning. Simple, buttery, and the base for dozens of toppings and desserts.
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3. Vanilla Armagnac Ice Cream
Boozy and elegant, this no-cook ice cream infuses heavy cream with vanilla bean seeds and a generous pour of Armagnac brandy. The alcohol keeps the texture especially smooth and soft straight from the freezer. Serve it alongside warm fruit tarts or chocolate cake for a dinner party finish.
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4. Espresso Ice Cream
Half-and-half simmered with egg yolks and sugar forms a rich custard base, then ground espresso beans, Kahlua, and vanilla steep right in. Chopped chocolate-covered coffee beans folded in at the end add a crunchy, bittersweet bite. This one is bold and creamy with serious coffee flavor.
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5. Milk Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream
Imported milk chocolate and cocoa powder melted into a custard of heavy cream, whole milk, and egg yolks create a deeply rich chocolate base. A splash of Cognac and vanilla balance the sweetness, and crushed Oreos get stirred in during the last few minutes of churning. Creamy, crunchy, and perfect scooped straight from the container.
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6. Deeply Chocolate Gelato
Cocoa powder and chocolate whisked into warm milk and cream form the base of this dense, intensely flavored gelato. Egg yolks thicken the custard while coffee liqueur and vanilla deepen every layer of chocolate. Stir in roughly chopped chocolate at the end for a truffle-like surprise in each bite.
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7. Ice Cream Bombe
Layers of mango sorbet, raspberry sorbet, and strawberry ice cream pressed into a bowl and frozen create a stunning dome-shaped dessert. Each slice reveals bright bands of golden, pink, and red that look as good as they taste. Make it a day ahead and unmold just before serving for an effortless showstopper.
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8. Coffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches
Scoops of coffee ice cream pressed between chewy, homemade chocolate chip cookies make these sandwiches rich and satisfying. The contrast between the cold, creamy filling and the soft, buttery cookie is what makes them hard to put down. Freeze for at least an hour before serving so they hold together.
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9. “Ice Cream” Sandwiches
Crispy cookies sandwiched around scoops of fruit sorbet, then rolled in chopped peanuts along the edges for a salty crunch. The sorbet keeps them lighter than traditional ice cream sandwiches while the peanuts add a savory contrast. Pop them in the freezer for an hour and they’re ready for a crowd.
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10. Chocolate Sorbet
Dark cocoa powder, sugar, and water are all it takes for this intensely chocolatey, dairy-free frozen treat. The texture is smooth and scoopable with a deep bittersweet flavor that rivals any chocolate ice cream. Freeze overnight for the firmest scoops, or eat it soft right out of the machine.
