How To Make Weed Ice Cream: 5 Must-Try Recipes

Your favorite dessert just got better. Weed ice cream combines two of my personal life pleasures: creamy frozen desserts and the blissful effects of my favorite cannabis strains.

And no, we’re not talking about the Ice Cream strain. This concoction is arguably better. Whether you’re looking to make marijuana ice cream for medical benefits or simply as a fun way to consume your favorite plant, these recipes deliver both incredible flavor and potent effects.

Below, we bring you five fantastic recipes for cannabis ice cream that range from super simple to gourmet-level creations. Without further ado, here’s how to make weed ice cream.

Cannabis-infused ice cream works exceptionally well as an edible. Why? THC binds perfectly to the fat molecules in dairy products, specifically rich, heavy cream. This makes ice cream a great way to catch a buzz, since its high fat content helps maximize THC absorption in your body.

There are three primary methods for creating weed-infused ice cream:

1. Using cannabutter: Pre-made cannabis butter can be added to any ice cream base
2. Using cannabis-infused cream: Directly infusing heavy cream with decarboxylated buds
3. Using cannabis oil/tincture: Adding concentrated cannabis oil, best effective for fast-acting edibles

For the smoothest texture in your weed ice cream, some recipes include stabilizers like guar gum or locust bean gum, which prevent ice crystals from forming when frozen. They’re not totally necessary, but we added them in case you want to go the extra mile for longer freezer storage.

Don’t go into dosing blindly. For your preferred experience, proper dosing is crucial in order to achieve the effects you’re looking for:

• First-time users: Start with 5mg THC per scoop
• Occasional users: 10-15mg THC per scoop
• Experienced users: 15-25mg THC per scoop

As a general rule of thumb, always treat weed ice cream the same as regular edibles.

They often take longer to kick in than most other cannabis consumption methods, usually around 30-90 minutes, depending on metabolism and whether you’re on an empty stomach. The effects can last 4-6 hours, so proper dosing is essential to avoid getting super high unintentionally.

Don’t forget to label your cannabis ice cream containers clearly with the date and potency per scoop.

If you’re a freak for chocolate, you’ll drool over this chocolate weed ice cream recipe. Satisfy your sweet tooth and your canna cravings in one:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cannabis-infused butter (cannabutter)
• 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2–3 tablespoons chocolate fudge sauce (for swirling)
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Whisk milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer
2. Add cannabutter and chopped chocolate, stirring until completely melted
3. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt
4. Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours
5. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions
6. In the last minute of churning, add chocolate chips
7. Layer into a pint container with fudge swirl
8. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving

Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or straight-up allergic to dairy, we’ve got a delicious (and potent) solution for a lighter alternative to cream-based weed ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or mixed)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend berries, sugar, honey, cannabis oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth
2. Strain mixture to remove seeds (optional but recommended)
3. Chill for 1 hour
4. Churn in ice cream maker until that characteristic smooth and thick sorbet consistency forms
5. Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving

Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or straight-up allergic to dairy, we’ve got a delicious (and potent) solution for a lighter alternative to cream-based weed ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or mixed)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend berries, sugar, honey, cannabis oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth
2. Strain mixture to remove seeds (optional but recommended)
3. Chill for 1 hour
4. Churn in ice cream maker until that characteristic smooth and thick sorbet consistency forms
5. Transfer to a container and freeze for 2 hours before serving

You can’t deny the rich, comforting flavors of a morning brew. Why not combine it with weed ice cream for a sophisticated frozen treat?

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cannabis-infused butter
• 1/2 cup strong cold brew coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients except liqueur in a bowl until sugar dissolves
2. Chill mixture for 4 hours
3. Churn in ice cream maker
4. Add coffee liqueur in the last minute of churning
5. Transfer to container and freeze until firm

Here’s another dairy-free option. This time around, it doesn’t sacrifice creaminess.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
• 2 tbsp matcha powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients until completely smooth
2. Chill mixture for 2 hours
3. Churn in ice cream maker until thick
4. Transfer to container and freeze until solid

If you want them, get yourself some cones for the complete setup. Cannabis ice cream cones are perfect for a hot summer day. For a fun presentation, serve in weed ice cream cones made with cannabis-infused sugar for an extra kick.

You can’t deny the rich, comforting flavors of a morning brew. Why not combine it with weed ice cream for a sophisticated frozen treat?

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cannabis-infused butter
• 1/2 cup strong cold brew coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients except liqueur in a bowl until sugar dissolves
2. Chill mixture for 4 hours
3. Churn in ice cream maker
4. Add coffee liqueur in the last minute of churning
5. Transfer to container and freeze until firm