Cool down this summer with these delicious ice creams and refreshing sorbets.
Some recipes here direct that an ice cream machine should be used, and some do not. If you don't have one, there's no need to miss out. Scroll down to find more recipes that you can make without a churner.
For those with an ice cream machine
Smooth, sweet and sharp all at once, lemon sorbet is an incredibly refreshing dessert after an al fresco dinner, or just as a treat in the hottest part of the day.
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Turn that creamy cheesecake mixture into a dreamy ice cream, complete with biscuit crumbs and lemon juice. Serve with grated lemon zest and try not to eat the entire batch at once (it's difficult).
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An unusual but delicious idea that takes advantage of sweetcorn's natural sweetness and colour to bring scoops of pale yellow delight. Apparently, sweetcorn ice cream is very popular in Latin America.
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Wow! This recipe may seem slightly obscene and over the top, but with dulce de leche, butterscotch chips, toffee popcorn and sea salt all mixed in, no one could be critical for long. Watch a movie and tuck in.
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Pink lemonade sherbet
A very straightforward sherbet requiring pink lemonade that lends the delicate colouring and simple satisfying flavour. Beat your eggs and sugar, then stir in lemonade and cream before churning.
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For those without a machine
So many chocolate ice creams taste artificial and dull. But not this one. Intense 70% dark chocolate and a splash of Cognac or rum gives it a full chocolatey flavour.
You can make it with or without a machine.
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Strawberry ripple ice cream
No churning required, just whip your cream and add yoghurt, strawberry conserve, liqueur, and freeze it. Serve in waffle cones to contrast the creamy texture with a proper crunch.
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This vibrantly-coloured dessert from Diana Henry can be made with or without a machine, but either way you'll be treated to one of the most refreshing sorbets you've ever tasted. Leave out the cardamom if you don't like it.
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Believe it or not, you can make ice cream out of swedes, honey and mascarpone cheese. A strange one but you never know; give it a try and tell us what you think.
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Dairy free and churn free! Instead of a milk base, this ice 'cream' is created using blitzed bananas and cranberries (you could experiment with other fruit too).
Add texture with chopped pistachios or a nut of your choice mixed with a sugar solution.
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