When the weather gets hot, I can't help but start thinking about ice cream. 

But it's not just about stopping at your favorite local place to grab a vanilla and chocolate swirl; you can make all kinds of unique ice cream flavors right from the comfort of your own home.

In 2022, ice cream presentation and flavors have truly exploded. I would

like to look at creating homemade ice cream flavors, and how the home

cook can make this yummy delight which is easy, no churn, and will be

enjoyed by the whole family. I am featuring one ice cream pie and other

dish flavors adding toppings. Remember, the sky’s the limit in creating new

and easy homemade flavored ice creams.

Creating ice cream flavors at home makes the dessert portion of the

summer easy. There are numerous possibilities in flavors and presentations to impress your guests.

Have fun, keep it simple, and enjoy the summer sunshine with loved ones.

Can you even call it summer without even a lick of ice cream?

With this, I could not agree more!

Jacqueline Iannazzo-Corser is a contributing writer to The Monroe News, writing about food and recipes. She is a chef, co-owner of Public House, Culinary Specialist at the Opportunity Center at the Arthur Lesow Community Center, and an adjunct professor of culinary arts at Monroe County Community College. She can be reached at jcorser@monroeccc.edu.

Easy Made and Homemade Ice Cream

Note: If you desire, add different types of chips from the baking isle of your

favorite local grocery. Nuts are also a fine choice.

Easy Fruit Ice Cream - No Churn

Note: Use any assorted fruit, but be careful with those with heavy water

Lemon No Churn Ice Cream

Note: I like to garnish this with a mint leaf.

Note: Don’t forgot to add our old friend the “sprinkle” or also called

“Jimmies” and your favorite whipped topping to the presentation.