Dessert

Our 40 best ice creams and sorbets

Cool down this summer in the most delicious way.
dairy free gelato

Whether you’re all about the no-churn life, or you take your frozen dairy goodness in sandwich form, you’ll find something to love in our collection of ice-cream recipes. Including dairy-free options!

Here, we’ve brought you our favourite homemade ice-cream recipes along with sorbets, cakes, sandwiches and sundaes. There’s the classics like chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, as well as a few creative flavour combinations like amaretto, ricotta and peanut butter. Surprise your loved ones with a homemade treat this weekend!

Be it in a cup, on a cone or straight from the tub, you can’t get away from the fact that ice cream is just a little bit wonderful.

Looking for more frozen desserts, ice cream cakes or ice cream sandwiches?

ice-cream sundaes

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Ice-cream sundaes

Ice-cream sundaes

None of are too grown-up for an ice-cream sundae. Especially ones that look as good as these.

Mango sorbet

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Mango sorbet

Mango sorbet

‘Sweet’, ‘summery’ and ‘refreshing’ perfectly sum up the experience of tucking into these mango sorbet cones. You may need to double the recipe because these won’t last long!

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Kiwifruit and basil sherbet

Kiwifruit and basil sherbet

Fresh flavours of kiwi and basil create a delightfully tangy frozen dessert.

Basil mascarpone sorbet
(Credit: Ben Dearnley)

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Basil mascarpone sorbet with strawberries and pomegranate

Basil mascarpone sorbet with strawberries and pomegranate

This sweet and fragrant basil mascarpone sorbet recipe is a deliciously refreshing dessert to serve alongside a sweet and bright strawberry pomegranate salad.

dairy free gelato

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Dairy-free gelato

Dairy-free gelato

Love ice-cream but find it doesn’t love you back? Fear not! This dairy-free gelato is full of delicious flavour and texture, and makes for the perfect summer treat!

Raspberry ripple sweetcorn ice-cream

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Raspberry ripple sweetcorn ice-cream

Raspberry ripple sweetcorn ice-cream

This healthy non-dairy ice-cream is made with corn, which provides a natural creaminess and sweetness. Expect the ice-cream to be slightly more icy as a result!

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Rockmelon sorbet with fresh papaya

Rockmelon sorbet with fresh papaya

In the mood for something sweet and refreshing? Try this rockmelon sorbet with fresh papaya- the perfect fruity summer treat!

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Frozen yoghurt with coconut brittle

Frozen yoghurt with coconut brittle

Sweet and delicious – this decadent frozen yoghurt with crunchy and nutty coconut brittle is the perfect dessert for summer!

Lemon, Lime and Bitters Sorbet

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Lemon, lime and bitters sorbet

Lemon, lime and bitters sorbet

Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Chocolate hazelnut gelato

Chocolate hazelnut gelato

strawberries and cream ice-cream
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Strawberries and cream ice-cream

Strawberries and cream ice-cream

PASSIONFRUIT ICE-CREAM

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Passionfruit ice-cream

Passionfruit ice-cream

Apple ice-cream
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Apple ice-cream

Apple ice-cream

Enjoy the cool, fruity flavours of fresh apple swirled throughout creamy vanilla custard – absolutely perfect for an afternoon treat.

quick mango ice-cream

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Quick mango ice-cream

Quick mango ice-cream

Cool off in summer with this delicious tropical dessert.

Rhubarb crumble ice-cream

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Rhubarb crumble ice-cream

Rhubarb crumble ice-cream

This beautiful ice-cream is packed full of sweet, juicy rhubarb and crushed ginger biscuits for ultimate flavour and texture.

CHRISTMAS ICE-CREAM BOMBE

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Christmas ice-cream bombe

Christmas ice-cream bombe

Queensland macadamia ice-cream

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Queensland macadamia ice-cream

Queensland macadamia ice-cream

Easy passionfruit ice-cream

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Easy passionfruit ice-cream

Easy passionfruit ice-cream

chocolate malt ice-cream

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Chocolate malt ice-cream

Chocolate malt ice-cream

echidna ice-cream cake

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Echidna ice-cream cake

Echidna ice-cream cake

With lots of chocolate and ice-cream, you won’t put a foot wrong with this fun kids’ cake! From The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Children’s Birthday Cake Book‘ cookbook, it’s sure to bring back fond memories.

QUICK MANGO ICE-CREAM
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Quick mango ice-cream

Quick mango ice-cream

raspberry ice-cream brownie stack

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Raspberry ice-cream brownie stack

Raspberry ice-cream brownie stack

This frozen raspberry ice-cream brownie stack from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Cake and Co. cookbook is well worth the wait for such an unforgettable dessert!

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Minty brownie ice-cream fingers

Minty brownie ice-cream fingers

These creamy ice-cream sandwiches are easy to make with kids and completely delicious.

Rocky road ice-cream

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Rocky road ice-cream

Rocky road ice-cream

If you want to whip up something a little bit fancy in a flash, this rocky road ice-cream is brilliant. You can make it as simple or gourmet as you like, we used Cherry Ripe instead of plain chocolate.

Deep-fried ice cream balls

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Deep-fried ice cream balls

Deep-fried ice cream balls

Recreate a popular Chinese-restaurant favourite at home with this crispy golden deep-fried ice-cream recipe. Try it topped with chocolate syrup for ultimate indulgence.

PEANUT BUTTER ICE-CREAM PIE

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Peanut butter ice-cream pie

Peanut butter ice-cream pie

This chocolate and peanut butter ice-cream pie is quite possibly the most decadent sweet recipe on the planet. Set atop a crisp biscuit base and finished with rich, hot fudge sauce, there really is nothing left to do but enjoy.

Low-fat Vanilla Ice-cream

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Low-fat vanilla ice-cream

Low-fat vanilla ice-cream

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No-churn coconut ice-cream

No-churn coconut ice-cream

Sweet, icy treats are perfect for sharing with friends this summer. Indulge in this deliciously easy no-churn coconut ice-cream!

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Ricotta ice-cream with strawberries

Ricotta ice-cream with strawberries

Indulge your sweet tooth with a big dollop of creamy ricotta ice-cream. Serve up with sweet sugar dusted strawberries for the ultimate dessert.

hokey-pokey    ice-cream

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Hokey pokey ice-cream

Hokey pokey ice-cream

Try this cheat’s version of a Kiwi favourite.

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Banana, coconut and rosemary nice-cream

Banana, coconut and rosemary nice-cream

This frozen dessert uses the summer fruit, coconut milk and honey for a delightful dairy-free ice-cream alternative. Can be made vegan by substituting the honey.

CHOCOLATE AND SMOKED ALMOND ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES

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Chocolate and smoked almond ice-cream sandwiches

Chocolate and smoked almond ice-cream sandwiches

vanilla bean ice-cream

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Vanilla bean ice-cream

Vanilla bean ice-cream

ice-cream sandwiches

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Peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches

Peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches

strawberries and cream ice-cream
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Strawberries and cream ice-cream

Strawberries and cream ice-cream

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Chocolate and cherry ripple ice-cream

Chocolate and cherry ripple ice-cream

Amaretto and caramel ICE-CREAM CAKE

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Amaretto and caramel ice-cream cake

Amaretto and caramel ice-cream cake

Papaya with raspberry meringue ice-cream
(Credit: Australian Women’s Weekly)

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Papaya with raspberry meringue ice-cream

Papaya with raspberry meringue ice-cream

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Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo

Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo

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Dairy-free almond and sticky strawberry ice-cream

Dairy-free almond and sticky strawberry ice-cream

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ice-cream sandwiches
Quick & Easy

Ice-cream sandwiches

Let your creative juices run wild; use any lollies you like in the ice-cream, if they are large, roughly chop them. Make this a rocky road ice-cream sandwich by adding chopped turkish delight, dark choc chips, peanuts and coconut.