7 Ways With an Ice Cream Maker

One of the best things about homemade ice cream is that you can control the quality of the ingredients used and the texture of the final product. Try different flavor variations by adding fresh fruit, chocolate or caramel sauce, toasted chopped nuts, mini candy pieces, or crushed cookies.

The flavor of crushed black peppercorns balances the tropical pineapple and rum with a gentle heat. The unlikely match creates a surprisingly perfect union.

Recipe: Peppercorn Ice Cream with Rum-Glazed Pineapple