Come rain or shine, ice cream is always a good idea, but nothing beats enjoying ice cream during the summertime. With such a versatile and delicious creamy base, the possibilities of weird and wonderful flavour combinations are endless! Take a look at our list of ice cream recipes that will kick your ice cream game up, for sure.

Boozy

Booze plus ice cream equals happy adult-kids.

Frosé Raspberry Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries

Why drink rosé when you can eat it? Add a refreshing element to your usual vanilla ice cream with this Frosé Raspberry Granita made with rosé – the ideal poolside treat.
Recipe for Frosé Raspberry Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream & Berries

Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Treat guests to these Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches that are every kids’ dream treat. But because we’re all adults, you get to enjoy it with a glass of Cap Classique.
Recipe for Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches 

Coffee Tequila Ice Cream with Smashed Malted Puffs

This is a showstopper of an ice cream that will have everyone begging you for the recipe! The coffee tequila takes it to a whole new indulgent level and amplifies the coffee flavour in the ice cream. As far as the smashed malted puffs go, well, everyone loves those!
Recipe for Coffee Tequila Ice Cream with Smashed Malted Puffs

Guinness & Peanut Butter Ice Cream Float

This ice cream float will take you back to your childhood but remind you why it is great being an adult.
Recipe for Guinness & Peanut Butter Ice Cream Float

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Fruity

You can’t go wrong with fruity ice cream. Fresh and summery – yum!

Vanilla Bean and Berry Swirl Ice Cream

Mixed berries and a vanilla pod is all you need to make this delicious flavour combination.
Recipe for Vanilla Bean and Berry Swirl Ice Cream

No-churn LemonGold Ice Cream

A creamy ice cream that doesn’t require a fancy churner. A whole lot of lemon flavour and so easy to make!
Recipe for No-churn LemonGold Ice Cream

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Gourmet

Don’t expect these flavour combos at any ice cream shop, they’re in a class of their own.

4-Ingredient No-churn Avocado & Lime Ice Cream

Avocado and lime ice cream… this ain’t your everyday cone.
Recipe for 4-Ingredient No-churn Avocado & Lime Ice Cream

Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel and Caramel-Rippled Ice Cream

Pure decadence and happiness in a single or double scoop.
Recipe for Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel & Caramel-rippled Ice Cream

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Minty

Minty fresh with a little twist.

Gooseberry, Mint and Vanilla Ice Cream

Pro tip: Serve this mint and vanilla ice cream with fresh gooseberries and Italian biscotti.
Recipe for Gooseberry, Mint and Vanilla Ice Cream

Matcha and Mint Ice Cream

Cool and refreshing, matcha green tea makes the perfect addition to homemade ice cream.
Recipe for Matcha and Mint Ice Cream

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Nutty

If you’re as crazy about nuts as we are, take a look at our nut guide for everything you need to know about nuts, then try these yummy recipes!

Swirly Toffee and Hazelnut Ice Cream

Take plain store-bought vanilla ice cream and completely transform it with a dynamic toffee and hazelnut duo.
Recipe for Swirly Toffee and Hazelnut Ice Cream 

Toasted Almond Boeber Ice Cream

Boeber, a Cape Malay sweetened milk drink, is made into a delicious ice cream flavour. Top with toasted almond flakes for nutty goodness.
Recipe for Toasted Almond Boeber Ice Cream

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Proudly SA Ice Cream Flavours

Some things will only ever make sense to South Africans, but it doesn’t take a local to drool over these ice cream flavours.

Tipsy Tart and Custard Ice Cream

Tipsy tart is a spiced Cape brandy pudding with all the stickiness and comfort of a malva pudding, but with an extra kick of heat from brandy.
Make this Tipsy Tart and Custard Ice Cream

Koeksister and Glacé Ginger Ice Cream

Ice cream made with South African flair – who could ever resist this indulgence?
Make this Koeksister and Glacé Ginger Ice Cream

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Add a Cookie

Add cookies to ice cream for extra crunch and total satisfaction.

Peanut Butter Cookie & Milk Stout Ice Cream Sandwiches

Beer in ice cream? Sounds good enough. This ice cream sandwich is bound to summon anyone’s inner cookie-monster. Made by Chef Ash Valenzuela-Heeger.
Make these Peanut Butter Cookie & Milk Stout Ice Cream Sandwiches

White Chocolate Macadamia Biscuit & Olive Oil Ice Cream Sundaes

This ice cream is unbelievably creamy, with the neutral vanilla base really allowing the delicious olive oil flavour to come through in every bite. Add white choc macadamia nut biscuits and chocolate sauce, and you have a winner!
Make these White Chocolate Macadamia Biscuit & Olive Oil Ice Cream Sundaes

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Something Different…

Almost anything can make its way into ice cream. Be adventurous with the ingredients, you might just be pleasantly surprised.

Blue Cheese and Fig Ice Cream with Black Pepper Tuile

An interesting mix between sweet and savoury. Definitely not your everyday ice cream flavour, but well worth the try.
Make Blue Cheese and Fig Ice Cream with Black Pepper Tuile

Roasted Strawberry and Balsamic Ice Cream

Roasting strawberries concentrates and intensify their flavour, making a delicious ingredient for ice cream.
Make Roasted Strawberry and Balsamic Ice Cream

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Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

Who says you need dairy to make ice cream…

Tropical Vegan Coconut, Mango and Lemon Ice Cream

A no-churn, creamy vegan ice cream that tastes like a tropical holiday.
Recipe for Tropical Vegan Coconut, Mango and Lemon Ice Cream

Vegan Vanilla Coconut Sorbet

A fresh vegan sorbet with a completely yummy, vegan tart. A real winning summer dessert that will become a firm favourite.
Recipe for Vegan Passion Fruit & Coconut Tart with Vanilla Coconut Sorbet

Suddenly craving ice cream? Get your fix at these ice cream parlours in Cape Town – we would like to think that we’re somewhat experts in this field.