Best Amazon Finds for Making Ice Cream at Home
I’ve been making ice cream since 2015. By now, I’ve made hundreds of batches of ice cream, a lot of them good, some of them bad.
My first batch of ice cream was made with my Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. The last batch of ice cream I made was with the same machine. 10+ years and I can safely say it’s been one of the greatest investments of my life.
Everyone needs an ice cream maker. It’s the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, Tuesdays, etc. Below is a list of items I’ve used over my decade of making ice cream and plan to use for a decade more.
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Enjoy!
We’ve used this machine for everything—ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. It’s easy, fast, and perfect for a family night or letting your kids invent the next flavor of the summer.
If you’re making your own ice cream, you’ll need a spot to store it. This container seals tight, stacks easily, and keeps your creations fresh—until your kids find it and it magically disappears.
I love this one for bigger batches—it’s easy to scoop from and looks great in the freezer. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe, which means one less thing for me to scrub.
This is the OG of scoops. The handle uses your body heat to glide through even the hardest ice cream—makes me feel like a pro every time I use it.
Slightly bigger scoop, same smooth results. This one’s great for big bowls or if you’re just having one of those “I’ve earned this” kind of nights.
This one’s built like a tank and still scoops like a dream. The hard-anodized finish adds a little edge—great if you’re scooping all day.
Great for mixing flavors, smoothing out tubs, or leveling scoops. It’s the kind of tool you didn’t know you needed until you’ve got one.
Want to level up your ice cream nights? Make your own waffle cones and bowls. The kids go nuts for this—and yeah, I kinda do too.
These are sturdy, colorful, and easy to grab when I’m measuring out mix-ins with the girls. Bonus: they don’t bend like the cheap ones.
Simple and gets the job done. Great for mixing up small batches or pouring cream without making a mess.
Perfect for whipping cream or mixing custard. Comfortable to hold, even if your kitchen assistant is a 6-year-old with sticky hands.
This stuff smells amazing and gives your ice cream that rich, creamy flavor you can’t fake. One of those “splurge but worth it” ingredients.
These are my go-to sprinkles because they’re dye-free and actually taste good. Adds a fun pop of color without the junk.
If you’re making sundaes at home, you need these. Caramel, chocolate, white chocolate—just squeeze and drizzle. Instant upgrade.
One of the first books that made me believe I could make great ice cream at home. Jeni’s method is smart, approachable, and totally delicious.
This one’s just fun. The stories, the flavors, the 80s vibes—it’s like hanging out with two friends who love ice cream as much as you do.
This is for the flavor rebels. Think bourbon, pretzels, and cereal milk. Not your average vanilla.
A beautiful book with some of the most creative flavors I’ve ever seen. Inspires you to get weird in the best way.
This one dives deeper into their story and even more flavor ideas. A great companion to their first cookbook.
200 recipes. Yep. Everything from gelato to sauces. If you only buy one book, this might be it.
It gets science-y, but in a cool way. If you like to know the why behind your scoop, this one’s for you.
A sweet little story I wrote to help families make memories around their favorite flavors. It’s fun, silly, and leads to great conversations with your kids.
These bowls are just fun. Great for parties or letting each kid pick their own color. Super durable and surprisingly cute.
These are always a hit when we do banana splits at home. Easy to wash and make dessert feel like a full-on event.
This one brings back memories. It looks like the old-school machines but makes ice cream way faster. Great for backyard parties and summer cookouts.