Holidays & Events

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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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 gives you the same fabulous flavor in an easy and convenient bar form. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin

Ice Cream Party Roll

4 reviews

This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...


Toffee-Crunch Coffee Sundaes

This fast, flavorful, foolproof fudge sauce made in the microwave has a secret ingredient: coffee ice cream. I created it...


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Caramel Fried Ice Cream

Meet the Cook: For birthday parties or outdoor barbecues, this is a hit. At times, I substitute strawberry or Neapolitan...


Praline Ice Cream Cake

5 reviews

Melted ice cream is a key ingredient in this delectable golden cake. It's been a family favorite for years and...

Mint-Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

8 reviews

Frosty and impressive, this versatile ice cream cake is pretty enough for company, simple enough for a weeknight treat. Tint...


Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

3 reviews

We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip...

Giant Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich

5 reviews

I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough....


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Peanut Ice Cream Delight

A cookie crust topped with ice cream, peanuts and homemade caramel and chocolate sauce…no wonder this dessert was such a...


Strawberry Cream Floats

4 reviews

When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one...


Butter Pecan Pumpkin Pie

46 reviews

This pie was always a family favorite at holidays. Everyone thought I'd worked all day to make it, but it's...

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...


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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...


Sweet Potato Ice Cream Pie

Not one person has ever guessed that canned sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient in this pie! It's so creamy...


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...


Strawberry Sundae Sauce

“My husband and kids simply love this recipe over their ice cream! It may also be used in banana splits....

Apple Pie a la Mode

1 review

This pie a la mode is a family favorite that combines apple pie filling and butter pecan ice cream with...


Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

7 reviews

My mom sent me this recipe for homemade ice cream sandwiches. We love it, and so does company I serve...


Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie

6 reviews

This pretty pie has it all—a graham cracker-pecan crust that's layered with vanilla ice cream and lemon curd and then...


Nutty Caramel Ice Cream Cake

7 reviews

We made this frozen treat for a family birthday party, and we received endless comments on it. It’s truly fantastic!...