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.

View More in:

Add Filter

Contest-Winning Peach Ice Cream

10 reviews

When peaches are in season, this recipe is at the top of my list to make. The pureed fruit lends a fresh flavor to the silky-smooth ice cream. You'll have to make it more than once, though, because the first batch never lasts long!
-Toni Box
Weaver, Alabama

Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

2 reviews

You could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


Low-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream

3 reviews

Field editor Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah shares her recipe for yummy "light" ice cream. It's smooth and...


Cinnamon Sticky-Bun Ice Cream

This creamy homemade cinnamon ice cream has a rich caramel swirl and chunks of cinnamon buns. Serve the extra caramel...


Taste of Home Logo

What-a-Nut Brittle Ice Cream

Just when you think you've tried kind of ice cream there is, think again! My innovative creation was inspired by...

Chocolate Almond Ice Cream

1 review

“It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July for our family without this special treat,” writes Alice Hicken of Heber City,...


Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream

9 reviews

Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced pumpkin ice cream recipe. But be prepared...


Taste of Home Logo

Banana Ice Cream Puffs

These tender golden cream puffs are filled with rich banana ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge—making these banana cream...


Lemon Gelato

21 reviews

On a recent trip to Italy, I became addicted to gelato. My favorite choice was lemon because Italian lemons have...


Tout icon

Frozen Key Lime Delight

16 reviews

In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart,...


Homemade Frozen Custard

5 reviews

My siblings and I had a hard time finding room for dessert after Mom's delicious meals, but when we were...


Tout icon

Old-Time Custard Ice Cream

6 reviews

I think my most memorable summertime dessert for get-togethers has always been homemade ice cream. This recipe is so rich...


Homemade Banana Split Ice Cream

1 review

Summer celebrations with my family aren't complete until I dish out tasty homemade ice cream. This recipe from my mom...

Orange Sorbet

1 review

Add a splash of color to the dinner table with this orange sorbet. The refreshing orange flavor of this frozen...


Lavender Ice Cream

4 reviews

“Homemade herbal ice creams are a favorite at our house. A scoop of lavender ice cream is heavenly on warm...


Rhubarb Ginger Ice Cream

2 reviews

“I sampled a scoop of this unique flavor at an ice cream shop and knew I had to try making...


Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

1 review

If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise!...


Strawberry Gelato

9 reviews

You'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey....


Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

1 review

When I got my ice cream maker, a friend shared her dreamy freezy cheesecake recipe. For guests, I scoop this...


Buttermilk Peach Ice Cream

1 review

My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery ice...


Lemon Sorbet

4 reviews

Whether you serve it in chilled bowls or scoop it into cut lemon halves, this creamy four-ingredient sorbet is both...


Chocolate Ice Cream

3 reviews

This is, without a doubt, the best chocolate ice cream recipe I've ever had. Our family loves to make homemade...

Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt

5 reviews

It's so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt, you might even want to get the kids...


Peach Gelato

3 reviews

This heavenly, creamy gelato looks as good as it tastes. The mild, refreshing peach flavor will make everyone a fan....


Tout icon

Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream

19 reviews

This rich buttery ice cream sure beats store-bought versions. And with its pretty color and plentiful pecan crunch, it's nice...


Cream Cheese Ice Cream

6 reviews

This cheesecake ice cream is hands-down the best homemade ice cream I've ever eaten.—Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana


Easy Chocolate Ice Cream

6 reviews

This super simple chocolate ice cream recipe is the perfect treat at a moments notice. It's also a bonus that...


Best Banana Ice Cream

23 reviews

My son-in-law says this is the best banana ice cream he’s ever had. It’s always requested at family gatherings. —Donna...