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It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Tebow’s Special Ice Cream Pie

    10 reviews

    You'll want to thank Tim Tebow's mom, Pam Tebow, for sharing this special family dessert recipe: Peanut butter ice cream...


    Guinness Float

    2 reviews

    That very first sip of a Guinness is what inspired this quick and easy dessert. The rich, creamy foam that...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

    1 review

    These rich chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Make...


    Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    While growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake...

    Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars

    18 reviews

    Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...


    No-Fry Fried Ice Cream

    This ice cream has a crispy cinnamon coating just like the fried ice cream served at Mexican restaurants, but minus...

    Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

    When it comes to making an ice cream sandwich, not all gingerbread men are created equal. Some are too crispy;...


    Mexican Ice Cream

    12 reviews

    I made this ice cream for my grandma and her friends, and they were delighted. This simple, fun dessert is...


    Candy Cane Punch

    10 reviews

    Peppermint ice cream makes this creamy drink taste—and look—more like a dessert than a punch! I've mixed it many times...


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    Ice Cream Tunnel Cake

    My son found this yummy recipe a few years ago and now it's a yuletide tradition. A boxed mix makes...

    Hot Almond N Cream Drink

    4 reviews

    Just a few sips of this drink, with its rich almond flavor, will warm you up in a hurry. I'm...


    Italian Horn Cookies

    9 reviews

    My family has been making these delicate fruit-filled cookies for generations. They’re light and flaky, with the look of an...


    Makeover Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Milk Shake

    2 reviews

    I’m not a big sweets person, but I’ll slurp down a milk shake from Steak ‘n Shake any day! —Sarah...


    Hazelnut Brownie Bombe

    I love making ice cream bombes—they look so elegant yet are incredibly simple to make. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina


    Cappuccino Punch

    5 reviews

    When I tried this punch at a friend's wedding shower, I had to have the recipe. Guests will eagerly gather...

    Banana Split Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Enjoy a banana split without the spoon! We captured the flavors of this popular sundae, serving it up sandwich-style. —Taste...


    Caramel-Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Coffee lends grown-up appeal to this sweet combo of caramel, chocolate and ice cream from our Test Kitchen. The special-tasting...


    Ice Cream Tacos

    Ice Cream Tacos look just like the real thing—but they're stuffed with chocolate ice cream and topped with cherries and...


    Easy Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie

    3 reviews

    This quick pie is such an ego booster. My family compliments me the entire time they’re eating it. A big...


    Delicious Ice Cream Dessert

    1 review

    We appreciate a cool, creamy dessert like this in summer. It stays fresh in the freezer for one week. Top...


    Hot Buttered Rum

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend more than 30 years ago, and I think of...


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    Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes

    1 review

    The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the...


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    Sweetheart Brownie Sundae

    I MAKE this special treat for my family whenever there's a birthday or anniversary. Even without a special occasion, it...


    Orange Party Punch

    5 reviews

    'This citrus punch was served at every birthday party I had when I was growing up," says Brenda Rupert from...

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    Festive Mint Cream Dessert

    9 reviews

    Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. For a chocolaty dessert,...


    Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte

    1 review

    My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...


    Chocolate-Coffee Bean Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    At our school, we celebrate faculty birthdays. I needed a quick recipe that would be appealing to everyone. This tall,...


    Chocolate Framboise Parfaits

    Having unexpected company? Make a fabulous dessert in minutes and relieve some of the stress of presenting a beautiful finish...


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    Lemonade Dessert

    9 reviews

    Here's a tasty way to finish off your summer barbecue. Adults and kids will be standing in line for this...


    Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll

    5 reviews

    This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream...