Ice Cream is one of my favorite recipes to make to cool down during the summer, but it’s even better when used as an ingredient! I’ve pulled together the ultimate list of recipes using ice cream from sundaes to cakes and pies, ice cream sandwiches, and milkshakes. I’ve also included a section to help you create a DIY ice cream sundae bar, just in case you’re looking for a fun activity for a party or a family movie night. Also, let’s not forget my top five all-time favorite ice cream flavors, because you can’t go wrong with some creamy homemade ice cream first!
Ice Cream Recipes
All of my favorite flavors, toppings, and ways to serve ice cream in one collection!
Homemade Ice Cream
Here are my top five homemade ice cream recipes that I know you’re going to love!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream is made with a rich vanilla custard base and eggless chocolate chip cookie dough. It's the perfect summer treat!
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Oreo Ice Cream Recipe
My easy Oreo Ice Cream is the perfect frozen treat for cookies and cream lovers! No churn ice cream recipe without condensed milk or eggs.
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French Vanilla Ice Cream
French Vanilla Ice Cream is an easy homemade ice cream recipe with a smooth, creamy texture and rich vanilla flavor from real vanilla beans.
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Coconut Ice Cream
Creamy Coconut Ice Cream has an old fashioned ice cream base full of coconut flavor made with heavy cream, coconut milk, and flaked coconut.
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Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
Chocolate Ice Cream is irresistibly smooth, rich, and indulgent. The perfect balance of sweetness and bold chocolate flavor in every bite.
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Ice Cream Sundaes
Here’s a few different ways to enjoy this nostalgic ice cream treat, complete with your favorite toppings!
Ice Cream Sundae Recipe
Ice Cream Sundae is the perfect frozen dessert with all the best toppings like caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and cherries.
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Ice Cream Sundae Pie Recipe
Ice Cream Sundae Pie is a quick and easy treat that is sure to make anyone come back for seconds. Serve it up at your next summer gathering!
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Ice Cream Sundae Casserole Recipe
Ice Cream Sundae Casserole is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for parties and summer gatherings. Try making for your next party!
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Tin Roof Sundae Pie
Tin Roof Sundae Pie is an amazing ice cream treat with a sweet cornflake and peanut crust topped with ice cream, peanuts, and chocolate syrup.
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No-Bake Banana Split Dessert Recipe
No-Bake Banana Split Dessert is a cool, creamy crowd-pleaser that delivers classic sundae vibes with zero fuss. Perfect for parties!
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Banana Split
Banana Split just like from an ice cream shop with three flavors of ice cream and favorite toppings like chocolate ganache, cherries, peanuts, and more!
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Ice Cream Cakes and Pies
Turn a tub of ice cream into a shareable dessert that is perfect for parties, potlucks or just a casual summer gathering.
Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Easy Ice Cream Cake is a creamy, crunchy, sweet, and playful dessert. Perfect for celebrating a birthday or any special occasion!
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Arctic Roll Recipe
Arctic Roll is the ultimate frozen dessert, layered with sweet, fruity flavor, rolled into an impressive treat that's easier than it looks.
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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is an easy no bake dessert. It's perfect for parties and summer get togethers. Keep cool this summer and try today!
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Ice Cream Cake
Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream Cake that’s great for birthday parties! You (and kids!) can make in minutes, and decorate it with your favorite toppings!
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Baked Alaska Recipe
Baked Alaska is a show-stopping dessert! It tastes as good as it looks. This cake will be enjoyed by everyone and will be a family favorite!
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Oreo Coffee Ice Cream Pie
Oreo Coffee Ice Cream Pie is the perfect frozen treat for summer! Creamy coffee ice cream and Oreos in a cookie crust with coffee whip cream.
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Frozen Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Recipe
Frozen Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie is a fun twist on a classic Thanksgiving treat! Blending creamy and cozy autumn flavor on a bed of crust.
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Oreo Ice Cream Pie
Easy Oreo Ice Cream Pie Recipe! Dive into this delightful dessert perfect for all – creamy and chocolaty with a crunchy Oreo base. A must-try!
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Frozen Mud Pie
Frozen Mud Pie is an easy, quick, tasty ice cream dessert recipe made in minutes! Coffee ice cream, chocolate ice cream, and whipped cream in an Oreo crust!
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Ice Cream Sandwiches and Bars
Make these ice cream sandwiches and bars ahead of time, and enjoy delicious ice cream treats all week long!
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars that are all natural and still taste EXACTLY like the ice cream bars we all grew up with!
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Dark Chocolate Magic Shell Ice Cream Bar Recipe
Dark Chocolate Magic Shell Ice Cream Bars are a decadent homemade twist on a classic frozen treat, with a rich coating and a creamy center.
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Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice Cream Sandwiches are a classic frozen treat with a chocolate cake-like outside and vanilla ice cream inside. This homemade recipe is easy and delicious!
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The Ultimate Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
The Ultimate Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich is creamy, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. One bite is all it takes to taste the magic!
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Banana Split Ice Cream Burger Recipe
Banana Split Ice Cream Burger with layers of ice cream, banana cake, and strawberry filling looks like a burger, but tastes like dessert!
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Build Your Own Sundae
Check out these quick and easy toppings to create your own DIY ice cream sundae bar!
Easy Hot Fudge Sauce
Easy Hot Fudge Sauce is sweet and indulgent, made with cocoa powder, butter, sugar, and heavy cream with vanilla, and ready in only a few minutes!
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Chocolate Whipped Cream
Chocolate Whipped Cream is easy to make with whipping cream and powdered sugar. The perfect fluffy topping for chocolate lovers.
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Easy Whipped Cream Recipe
Easy Whipped Cream is light, sweet, and easily makes the PERFECT addition to any dessert, ready in under 5 minutes with only 3 ingredients!
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Easy Caramel Sauce
Easy Caramel Sauce is the ultimate sweet and rich dessert topping made with just heavy cream and caramel candies.
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Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce is the most indulgent sweet and salty sauce you have ever tasted. Made easily at home in just 15 minutes!
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Strawberry Topping Recipe
Strawberry Topping is an indulgent sauce perfect for adding to your breakfast or dessert for extra sweetness. Ready in 20 minutes. Try today!
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Pineapple Topping Recipe
Easy Pineapple Topping is perfect for ice cream sundaes, cheesecakes, and more. Made in just a few minutes with only three ingredients!
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Milkshakes
Enjoy an indulgent old-fashioned milkshake with blended ice cream for a creamy frozen treat!
Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
This Chocolate Milkshake is the perfect fun, sweet, and creamy treat. Ready to help cool you down on the hottest days this summer!
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Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
This Strawberry Milkshake is rich, creamy, and perfectly nostalgic. An easy, classic treat that's refreshingly sweet!
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TGI Friday’s Mudslide (Copycat)
TGI Friday's Mudslide Copycat recipe for the ultimate boozy milkshake with vodka, Baileys, Kahlua plus both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
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The Drake Shake
Our Drake Shake is the ultimate dulce de leche milkshake! Inspired by Drake Passage and Argentina with caramel, chocolate, and Fernet Branca!
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McDonald’s Chocolate Shamrock Shake Recipe
McDonald's Chocolate Shamrock Shake is the best of both worlds. Original classic meets seasonal flavor. Why have one when you can have both?
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More Ice Cream Recipes
Let’s not forget some of my all-time favorite recipes using ice cream, especially my Dole Whip recipe!
4th of July Ice Cream Casserole
4th of July Ice Cream Casserole is a red, white and blue ice cream dish with strawberry topping, Cool Whip, berries and graham cracker crust.
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Affogato Recipe
Affogato is an Italian dessert that is the most decadent way to enjoy a delicious coffee, topped with ice cream and chocolate.
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Peaches and Cream Recipe
Peaches & Cream is the perfect quick and easy summer dessert! This is what everyone will remember about the party!
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Dole Whip Recipe
Easy Dole Whip instantly transports you to your favorite theme park, while still at home. A smooth, light and refreshing frozen dessert.
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No-Fry Fried Ice Cream Recipe
This Fried Ice Cream hack has the same delicious combo of cool ice cream in a crunchy cinnamon coating without the mess of deep-frying!
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Fried Ice Cream Dessert Casserole Recipe
Meet your new favorite dessert! Fried Ice Cream Casserole is stacked tall with layers of creamy, crunchy, and completely irresistible flavor.
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These ice cream recipes are the perfect thing to enjoy in the summer and even better for parties or potlucks. I’d love to hear in the comments which one was your favorite, or if you have any of your own tried-and-true recipes using ice cream. For more sweet recipes to beat the heat, be sure to check out my 65+ Easy Summer Dessert Recipes. And if you want to learn how to make your own ice cream like a pro in lots of tasty flavors, check out my 25+ Irresistible Homemade Ice Cream Recipes!
