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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    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...


    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...


    Chocolate Ice Cream Pie

    2 reviews

    "I keep the ingredients for these frosty chocolate pies on hand during the summer," writes Wendy Bognar of Sparks, Nevada....


    Snickerdoodle Sundaes

    2 reviews

    For dessert on the double, Melissa Van Bramer’s luscious Snickerdoodle Sundaes can’t be beat. She whipped up the easy caramel-topped...


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    Mocha-Fudge Ice Cream Dessert

    This recipe looks and tastes like you spent lots of time and effort, but it's super easy. And you can...


    Angel Food Ice Cream Cake

    5 reviews

    I made this cake for my grandson's birthday and it was a hit-the children loved the ice cream inside. It...


    Mocha Ice Cream Cake Roll

    Homemade chocolate cake rolled together with coffee ice cream makes a dessert everyone will enjoy. This is a real treasure...

    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...


    Hot Berries ‘n’ Brownie Ice Cream Cake

    5 reviews

    Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas writes, “This decadent dessert is a taste of Heaven. The hot mixed berry topping seeps...


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    Brownie Ice Cream Pie

    "Family members know they're in for a treat when they see me gathering the ingredients for this recipe," writes Mrs....


    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...


    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...


    Cinnamon-Strawberry Sundaes

    1 review

    Lime adds a delicious tang to this easy dessert. I'll never eat plain vanilla ice cream again! —Cory Roberts, Riverton,...

    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

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


    Cookie Ice Cream Pie

    1 review

    Because you use your freezer to prepare this crunchy, creamy treat—not your oven—it won't heat up your kitchen on sweltering...


    Grilled Peach Sundaes

    These peaches with a hint of grill flavor are sweet and juicy. We serve them in a waffle bowl with...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Sundaes

    2 reviews

    Ice cream sundae or cake? Go ahead and have both! This cool creation tastes like frozen strawberry cheesecake, without the...


    Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes

    19 reviews

    These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon...


    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...