Don’t let summer pass you by without enjoying your very own homemade gelato. My step-by-step guides and tempting flavor combinations—which include vegan and dairy-free options—are just what you need to get started!

Gelato is a true summer indulgence! It’s impossible to resist this cool, creamy frozen treat and it’s one of my absolute favorite things to make every year.

I have everything you need to get started churning out your very own homemade gelato flavors. You’ll definitely want to check out my step-by-step homemade gelato tutorial (listed below!). It will walk you through the entire process from start to finish with lots of helpful tips and tricks.

I also have recipes that will help you create a beautiful Sicilian-style gelato base and a vegan gelato base. You’ll have all your bases covered!

Once you’ve got the basics mastered, the fun really starts. One of my favorite parts of making homemade gelato every year is coming up with irresistible flavor combinations.

In this homemade gelato recipe collection, you’ll find just a few of the different flavors I’ve created—everything from classics like Dark Chocolate or Pistachio to more unusual flavors like Raspberry Rose and Sweet Corn.

If you want to make the most of fresh summer fruit right off the tree, you must try my Fresh Peach Gelato, Cherry Gelato, and Blueberry Gelato. Once you get comfortable with the basics of making gelato at home, you’ll be ready to start experimenting with your own flavors.

Need a little extra help? If you need a little extra help or you’re somebody who learns better through video, try my Gelato Video Masterclass. You can watch me go through the whole process and replay it as many times as you need!

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1. Classic Gelato: A Detailed, Step-by-Step Recipe

If you’ve never made gelato, start here. This article details what classic gelato is, how it’s made, and the variety of flavors you can make with it. The recipe includes detailed, step-by-step instructions and tips to make the creamiest homemade gelato you’ve ever churned!

2. Sicilian-Style Gelato

Learn how to make Sicilian-style gelato, an incredibly creamy Italian iced treat that uses cornstarch as a thickening agent. Learn how to turn this versatile gelato base into a myriad of flavors!

3. Vegan Gelato

Vegan gelato made easy! Explore the best plant-based options (coconut, oat, soy) and get tips for perfect texture and flavor in this ultimate guide.

4. Dark Chocolate Gelato

This dark chocolate gelato is for true chocoholics: a spoonful provides the strongest hit of cocoa you’ll ever taste, short of biting into a square of dark chocolate.

5. Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato

Skip store-bought! Indulge in rich, homemade milk chocolate hazelnut gelato. This easy recipe teaches you the secrets to perfect classic Gianduja flavor and texture.

6. Maple Gelato

Indulge in rich, naturally sweet maple gelato! Serve scoops with an extra drizzle of maple syrup for an irresistible treat.

7. Coffee Gelato

This silky-smooth coffee gelato offers the rich, aromatic flavor of freshly brewed coffee, all in a creamy bowlful. This is the perfect year-round treat for coffee lovers!

8. Pistachio Gelato

The secret to outstanding pistachio gelato is homemade pistachio paste. Learn how to churn one of the most popular Italian ice cream flavors at home!

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VIDEO: GELATO MASTERCLASS

Never made gelato before? Curious about what makes Italian ice cream so different from American-style ice cream? Check out my colorful video masterclass! In it, you’ll discover how to make a versatile gelato base you can turn into various flavors and all my secrets and tips to churn and serve outstanding gelato. I even show how to make the creamiest dairy-free, vegan gelato!

In short, it’s a comprehensive, colorful class that will quickly turn you into a gelato master. Watch Now!

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9. Lemon Gelato

This refreshing lemon gelato rippled with lemon curd offers a zesty kick, mellowed by an incredible creaminess.

10. Rhubarb Gelato

In this blush pink Rhubarb Gelato, the bright flavor of rhubarb is balanced by the silky-rich homemade gelato base. It’s a memorably refreshing summer treat!

11. Raspberry Gelato with Rose Water

Make this stunning, bright pink raspberry gelato year-round using fresh or frozen berries. A hint of rose water adds complexity to this silky treat!

12. Cherry Gelato

This cherry gelato with swirls and chunks of fresh, juicy cherries is the ultimate summer treat! Refreshing, elegant, and full of flavor.

13. Blueberry Gelato

Make this striking, intensely flavored, silky-smooth blueberry gelato at home! This easy recipe uses fresh or frozen berries to create the perfect summer dessert.

14. White Chocolate, Basil, and Strawberry Gelato

This White Chocolate, Basil, and Strawberry Gelato combines two quintessential summer ingredients–strawberries and basil–in a silky smooth treat with a delicate, sweet flavor.

15. Fresh Peach Gelato

This rich and creamy peach gelato highlights one of summer’s quintessential fruits to perfection: fresh peach puree is both mixed into the homemade gelato as well as rippled through it for a double dose of stone fruit sweetness.

16. Passion Fruit Mango Gelato (Vegan)

Get sunshine in a scoop with mango gelato! This vegan recipe features intense mango and passion fruit flavor. Rich, creamy, and dairy-free.

17. Sweet Corn Gelato

This sweet corn gelato is a silky treat with an intriguing savory edge that gives you a delightful new reason to welcome corn season every summer!

18. Almond and Orange Gelato

This Almond and Orange Gelato combines zesty and juicy with toasty and nutty to create a surprisingly comforting, yet remarkable frozen treat. It will charm your taste buds at the first spoonful.

Bonus Frozen Treat: How to Make an Affogato

Affogato is the easiest Italian dessert you can make with your very own homemade gelato. Affogato is a delightful and refreshing coffee-based treat that is guaranteed to impress your guests. Find out how to make it!