Ice Cream Recipes

Whether it’s for a birthday or a barbecue, recipes with ice cream make the perfect dessert! Find easy things to make with ice cream—and learn what to do with leftover ice cream, too.

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    Banana Sundae Sauce

    1 review

    Try this luscious banana sundae topping at your next ice-cream social. I guarantee you'll be asked to bring it again....


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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,...


    Graham Cracker Fried Ice Cream

    4 reviews

    This was a dessert I used to order at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I couldn't believe you could fry ice...


    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...


    Mocha Baked Alaskas

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


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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...


    Butter Brickle Dessert

    2 reviews

    Ideal for feeding a crowd or just your family, this special confection can be made in advance and stored easily...


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

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

    Strawberry Sundae Sauce

    “My husband and kids simply love this recipe over their ice cream! It may also be used in banana splits....


    Peanut Butter Cup Napoleons

    Top layers of puff pastry and peanut butter ice cream with a warm, sweet drizzle the whole family will love!...


    Crunchy Ice Cream Delight

    Four generations of home cooks have shared our crunchy ice cream bars. If you love almonds like my family does,...


    Grilled Bananas Foster

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


    Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

    I found a basic recipe for this luscious dessert online, and tweaked it with some "doesn't this sound amazing?" tidbits...


    Ice Cream Wafflewiches

    1 review

    A wafflewich is a masterpiece of textures with chewy waffles, smooth ice cream, gooey caramel syrup and crunchy pecans. This...


    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...


    Date Shake

    The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home...


    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,...

    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...


    Frozen Grasshopper Torte

    8 reviews

    I first made this minty cool torte for a ladies' meeting at our church. I’m still making it, and the...


    Peanut Butter Sauce

    1 review

    Add pizzazz to vanilla ice cream with this easy-to-prepare peanut butter sauce. You can even make it ahead and refrigerate...


    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...


    Banana Colada Sundaes

    1 review

    "This is my number one standby when I don't have much time to prepare a dessert, but still want to...


    Toffee Ice Cream Pie

    1 review

    “This is my sister’s recipe, but I modified it to save time in the kitchen. No doubt about it, you’ll...

    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 Pretzel Cake

    8 reviews

    "Our family loved a dessert we had at a local restaurant, so I invented my own version for a birthday...


    Grilled Peach Sundaes

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


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    Chocolate Ice Cream Pie

    2 reviews

    Chocolate ice cream pie sets up firm in the freezer with a creamy, mousse-like texture that slices clean and tastes...


    How to Soften Ice Cream: 3 Ways to Enjoy Dessert Sooner

    Back away from the ice pick! Here's how to soften ice cream so you can start scooping your favorite frozen...