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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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 is inspired by one of those crunchy, strawberry novelties. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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...


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,...


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-Peach Ice Cream Pie

3 reviews

A sugar cone and brickle crust, fresh peaches and ice cream—you can't go wrong! Top with hot caramel for a...

Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake

8 reviews

With cake rolls, ice cream and hot fudge, this dessert suits anyone with a sweet tooth. Family and friends get...

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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...


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...


Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis

My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...


Mocha Baked Alaskas

Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...

Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Cake

O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep...


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Bananas Foster on the Grill

Bananas Foster is my husband's favorite dessert, and this is one of the easiest recipes I've ever found. Not only...


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Grilled Banana Brownie Sundaes

My niece Amanda Jean and I have a lot of fun in the kitchen creating different dishes. One of us...


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....


Butter Brickle Ice Cream Pie

6 reviews

This butter brickle ice cream pie is my husband’s absolute favorite summertime dessert. I often serve it to company in...

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...


Banana Split Supreme

4 reviews

This lovely and delightful dessert has the classic flavor of a banana split. It's a cool, creamy treat with no...


Grilled Bananas Foster

I worked at a Bed and Breakfast a few years back and Bananas Foster was a dessert that they often...


Strawberry-Peach Milk Shakes

You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for...


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Banana Sundae Dessert

6 reviews

This banana sundae dessert is sure to be a family favorite! You get a taste of chocolate, banana and strawberries...


Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte

2 reviews

A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep...


Easy Ice Cream Sundae Dessert

11 reviews

In summer, nothing's better than ice cream sundaes. We kids couldn't wait to dig into this tempting dessert. It's...


Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

5 reviews

It takes 10 minutes tops to prepare this cool ice cream sandwich cake, but it tastes like you spent a...


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...

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