You will need an electric mixer (or a strong whisking arm), but otherwise it doesn't take any fancy equipment. And it definitely doesn't have to involve a ton of bags full of ice and salt.

Basically, you just whip cream with condensed milk and any flavorings you want, and then freeze. The mixture freezes to a smooth, creamy consistency that you can scoop just like churned ice cream.

Cream cheese makes this fruity ice cream extra thick and savory. Recipe here.

Chocolate overload? No such thing. Recipe here.

Oreos, blue dye, and cream, oh my! Recipe here.

Roasting chocolate makes the texture smooth and velvety, perfect for a thick ice cream recipe. Recipe here.

An ice cream version of a classic Italian dessert. Recipe here.

Because everyone knows the cookie dough is the best part of the ice cream. Recipe here.

Pound cake bits add serious fluff. Recipe here.

Because everyone knows cobbler and ice cream go hand in hand. Here's a dessert combining both. Recipe here.

Orange and lime zest are mixed in for an incredibly refreshing taste. Recipe here.

Swirled with ribbons of Nutella and studded with crunchy bits of toffee. Recipe here.

Vegan or not, this dairy-free ice cream will be sure to please everyone. Recipe here.

This three-ingredient recipe is great on its own or as a base to play around with. Recipe here.

You can make this with Keebler Grasshopper Cookies if authentic Thin Mints aren't in season. Recipe here.

Take the carnival to your kitchen with this Cool Whip ice cream. Recipe here.

Drizzle with some honey or scoop on top of cobbler for a delicious treat. Recipe here.

Perfect for birthdays or any other summer celebration. Recipe here.

With ice cream like this, who needs pie? Recipe here.

A splash of Kahlúa and a dash of instant coffee give this ice cream ~levels~ of flavor. Recipe here.

Even better than a shake. Recipe here.