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

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...


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...


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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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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...

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...


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...

Raspberry Cheesecake Floats

I've yet to meet a cheesecake I didn't like! The flavors here of cream cheese and raspberries create an ideal...


Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

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


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...


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...

Mocha Baked Alaskas

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


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....


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,...


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...