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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    Ice Cream in a Bag

    6 reviews

    Our ice cream in a bag recipe makes creamy homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker. It's a great...


    Creamy Orange Gelatin

    5 reviews

    After celebrating two graduations in less than a year, it was clear that this recipe was definitely everyone's favorite. —Sue...


    Winning Coffee Ice Cream Pie

    5 reviews

    Contest winner Velma Brown of Turner Station, Kentucky notes: “While coffee ice cream is great, I sometimes vary the flavor...


    Frosty Pineapple Punch

    1 review

    This fun, refreshing punch has a nice combination of coconut and pineapple. The flavor is reminiscent of pina coladas.—Charlene Tennant,...


    Strawberry Sundae Sauce

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


    Halloween Ice Cream Treats

    4 reviews

    These yummy homemade ice cream treats are super fun and simple to make. You could also use scoops of pumpkin...


    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...


    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 Cheesecake Sundaes

    2 reviews

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


    Hot Buttered Rum

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend more than 30 years ago, and I think of...


    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...


    Spumoni Baked Alaska

    1 review

    For a dazzling yet refreshing end to a rich holiday meal, try this freezer finale. It's bound to garner oohs...


    Blondie Sundaes

    1 review

    Just when we thought rich and chewy blondies couldn't get any better, our home economists dreamed up this luscious sundae...


    Chocolate Eggnog

    1 review

    I love Christmas so much that I decorate in October. I don't care for eggnog, but it's such a tradition...


    Grilled Bananas Foster

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


    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,...


    Crunchy Ice Cream Delight

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

    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...


    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...


    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...


    Pumpkin Milk Shakes

    1 review

    My son loved this festive milkshake growing up—it's nicely spiced and tastes like pumpkin pie. I like cutting off both...


    Chilly Coffee Punch

    4 reviews

    For a twist on the usual fruit punch, try a flavored coffee with ice cream, brought together just before serving....


    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,...

    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...


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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...


    Strawberry Floats

    4 reviews

    Strawberry floats are fruity, fizzy and fun! This summery twist on a frosty float features homemade soda made with fresh...


    Lemon Meringue Floats

    I actually dreamed of this float idea one night, and woke up knowing I needed to make it. Thank you,...


    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...


    Hazelnut Mocha Smoothies

    6 reviews

    This smooth blend of coffee, cocoa and nutty flavors is better than any coffeehouse version we've tried. Try it, and...