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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    Creamy Peppermint Punch

    5 reviews

    Almost too pretty to drink, Creamy Peppermint Punch is a real crowd-pleaser. Serve it in a punch bowl and guests...


    Grasshopper Baked Alaska

    2 reviews

    Can you believe it? This stunning dessert is completely make ahead, including the meringue. All you need to do is...


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    Ice Cream Kolachkes

    22 reviews

    These sweet pastries have Polish and Czech roots and can also be spelled "kolaches." They are usually filled with poppy...


    Surfer Split

    Try the California take on a banana split! We predict it will become a favorite at your house. —Taste of...


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    Thin Mint Milk Shake

    2 reviews

    Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever,...


    S’mores Milk Shake

    1 review

    When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it...


    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...


    Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

    My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no...

    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...


    Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks

    With a soft, chewy chocolate cookie and festive mint shamrock ice cream, these fun desserts are a sweet delight on...


    Chocolate & Peppermint Ice Cream Roll

    Here's an extra-special treat from the freezer. Peppermint ice cream rolled into a homemade chocolate cake gives dinner a refreshing...


    Mini Neapolitan Baked Alaskas

    1 review

    Surprise—there's ice cream inside these tiny showstoppers! Dinner guests will be thrilled with the pretty presentation. —Taste of Home Test...


    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...


    Caramel Apple Float

    2 reviews

    Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel...


    Grinch Punch

    17 reviews

    My family expects to see this frothy green beverage on my buffet each Christmas. It always makes everyone happy. —Janice...


    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...


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    Thick Strawberry Shakes

    3 reviews

    Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this...

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    Almost It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    You'll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a...


    Nutty Caramel Ice Cream Cake

    7 reviews

    We made this frozen treat for a family birthday party, and we received endless comments on it. It’s truly fantastic!...