20 Decadent Christmas Ice Cream Recipes for Festive Bliss

Christmas is my favorite time of year, and there's nothing like celebrating with delicious treats that bring joy to everyone. While traditional holiday desserts have their charm, I've discovered that ice cream can also add a whimsical twist to the festive season. Imagine creamy, flavorful scoops infused with the essence of Christmas, each bite a little slice of holiday magic.

With that in mind, I'm excited to share “20 Decadent Christmas Ice Cream Recipes for Festive Bliss” that will make your holiday gatherings extra special. Whether you're looking for classic flavors with a twist or totally new creations, these recipes are sure to become your new holiday favorites!

1. Peppermint Bark Ice Cream

Nothing screams Christmas like peppermint bark. This ice cream melds the rich taste of chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
• 1 cup dark chocolate chunks

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar, whisking until the sugar dissolves.
2. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the peppermint candies and dark chocolate chunks.
4. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

2. Eggnog Ice Cream

Eggnog is a holiday staple, so why not transform it into a creamy ice cream?

Ingredients:

• 2 cups eggnog
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix together eggnog, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Sprinkle with nutmeg just before serving.

3. Gingerbread Ice Cream

Enjoy the spicy sweetness of gingerbread in ice cream form.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup crushed gingerbread cookies

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and spices until well combined.
2. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add the crushed cookies during the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

4. Cranberry Orange Ice Cream

A refreshing treat combining the tartness of cranberries with the zest of oranges.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, cooked and cooled
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions:

1. Combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar, whisking until the sugar dissolves.
2. Stir in the cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

5. Hot Cocoa Ice Cream

Imagine your favorite hot cocoa but in ice cream form, complete with mini marshmallows.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Add mini marshmallows in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

6. Spiced Apple Cider Ice Cream

Convert your favorite winter drink into a delicious frozen treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, reduce the apple cider by half over medium heat.
2. Cool the reduced cider, then mix with heavy cream, sugar, and spices until combined.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

7. Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream

Imagine the flavors of a freshly baked cinnamon roll in icy cold form.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cinnamon roll dough, baked and crumbled

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add crumbled cinnamon roll dough in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

8. Pecan Pie Ice Cream

Combine the rich flavors of pecan pie with creamy ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Mix the heavy cream, whole milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add chopped pecans and caramel sauce during the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

9. Christmas Cookie Ice Cream

Transform classic Christmas cookies into a delightful ice cream experience.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup crumbled Christmas cookies

Instructions:

1. Whisk the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add crumbled cookies during the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

10. Candy Cane Ice Cream

Peppermint lovers will adore this candy cane-infused ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. Whisk the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and peppermint extract until the sugar dissolves.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add crushed candy canes in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

11. White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream

Delicate and delicious, this ice cream combines the sweetness of white chocolate with tart raspberries.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup fresh raspberries, mashed

Instructions:

1. Heat some of the cream and melt the white chocolate chips in it until smooth, then cool the mixture.
2. Combine the rest of the cream, milk, sugar, and raspberry mash with the cooled white chocolate mixture.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

12. Maple Walnut Ice Cream

A classic flavor combination that never disappoints during the holidays.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Mix the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add chopped walnuts in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

13. Christmas Spice Ice Cream

A blend of all your favorite holiday spices in one creamy treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and spices until the sugar dissolves.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

14. Sugar Cookie Ice Cream

The simple, sweet flavor of sugar cookies in every delicious bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar cookie dough, baked and crumbled

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Add crumbled sugar cookie dough in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

15. Mulled Wine Ice Cream

Transform your favorite holiday drink into a boozy, frosty treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups red wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Reduce the red wine by half in a saucepan over medium heat and let it cool.
2. Mix the cooled wine, heavy cream, sugar, orange zest, and spices until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

16. Almond Amaretto Ice Cream

A blend of almonds and amaretto liqueur for a grown-up holiday indulgence.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and amaretto liqueur until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Add chopped almonds in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

17. Pistachio Cranberry Ice Cream

A delightful combination of nutty pistachios and tart cranberries.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Add pistachios and cranberries in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

18. Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

A classic and refreshing blend of chocolate and mint, perfect for Christmas.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Add chocolate chips in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

19. Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

This recipe brings the flavors of a cherry cheesecake right into a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cherry pie filling

Instructions:

1. Blend heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Add the cherry pie filling in the last 5 minutes of churning.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

20. Christmas Tree Ice Cream (Pine Scented)

A unique and refreshing ice cream that captures the essence of a Christmas tree.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pine extract (food grade)
• Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and pine extract until smooth.
2. Add green food coloring if desired.
3. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Conclusion

I hope these recipes add a bit of magic to your Christmas celebrations. Enjoy the delightful, festive flavors in every scoop!