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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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 pie with a Rice Krispies crust. Yum!

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...


Ladyfinger Ice Cream Cake

15 reviews

No one will believe you didn’t fuss when you bring out this show-stopping cake. On a hot summer day, it...


Brownie Affogato Sundaes

We can’t resist brownie sundaes. I combined an affogato (coffee-based beverage) idea with a brownie to get this decadent sundae...


Cornflake Fried Ice Cream

1 review

Make this Mexican restaurant-style dessert at home! Drizzle hot fudge or caramel on top of this crunchy, creamy frozen treat....

Cherry Bombs

You'll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon....


Candy Bar Ice Cream Sandwiches

5 reviews

Our Test Kitchen uses candy bar ice cream, chocolate topping and brownie to create an out-of-this-world dessert in minutes! With...

Double Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chocolate and peanut butter…need we say more? These delectable bars from our Test Kitchen are dipped in a creamy candy...


S’more Ice Cream Sandwiches

2 reviews

This cool ice cream sandwich treat delivers the same classic taste of a toasty s'more, but you don't need a...


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...


Coconut Ice Cream Torte

Guests will “ooh” and “aah” when you bring in this fabulous ice-cream torte ringed with chocolaty Almond Joy bars. But...

Orange Caramel Ice Cream Sauce

We added a touch of orange extract to a creamy caramel sauce to make a rich homemade ice cream topping....


Prince and Princess Ice Cream Cones

2 reviews

Here's a treat befitting a sweet princess! Especially for her daughter's birthday party, Patricia Hill came up with the royal...


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Ice Cream Sundae Dessert

In the mood for a cool creamy dessert after a steady stream of heavy holiday sweets? Try this recipe from...


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Ice Cream Cake Roll

2 reviews

"The cake roll can be made and filled ahead of time, then thawed once company comes," says field editor Kathy...


Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Soda

What a treat! Our cooks dreamed up this idea when they began testing ice cream recipes. Try using homemade vanilla...

Ice Cream Wafflewiches

A wafflewich is a masterpiece of textures with chewy waffles, smooth ice cream, gooey caramel syrup and crunchy pecans. This...


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Black Forest Fudge Sauce

I've used this velvety fudge sauce studded with cherries for years, and everyone raves about it's addicting taste. This fudge...


Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

If you’re tight on time, you can use store-bought cookies, but I highly recommend making these oatmeal chocolate cookies from...


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Raspberry Ice Cream Delight

7 reviews

This gorgeous make-ahead dessert is a light, refreshing ending to a summer meal. I first made it for my aunt's...


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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

Strawberries, pound cake and marshmallow creme combine in this scrumptious sweet. Serve it as a snack or make it your...


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Toffee Coffee Ice Cream

Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Try this perky ice cream with almonds, toffee and miniature marshmallows. It’ll make the rest of...


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Layer Cake with Ice Cream

Katie Williams of Black Creek, Wisconsin likes to whip up this frozen cake in the cool of the evening—or whenever...


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...


Beach Ball Ice Cream Sandwiches

Who can resist creamy ice cream between homemade sugar cookies? These cheerful treats might be the perfect way to celebrate...

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Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake

3 reviews

I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers...


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Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

When Crafting Traditions staffers saw the enticing cake recipe Gloria shared recently, they excitedly added it to our sweet gathering...


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Mice Creams

Mice can be nice—at least when they're as charming as these critters! Marilyn Dunlap of Fresno, California details that "kids"...


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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...


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...