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Ice Cream Recipes and Frozen Desserts

The Best Homemade Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Recipes

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Ice cream is everybody's favorite summertime treat. With these easy recipes for homemade ice cream and other frozen desserts, you can enjoy a different frozen dessert treat every night of the week!

Ice Cream Pie

Ice Cream Pie recipeStephanie Gallagher
This ice cream pie recipe tastes as good as any you'd get in a restaurant, and it's a cinch to prepare at home. I like to switch the flavors. Moose Tracks is a favorite with my kids.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This homemade ice cream recipe is made without eggs, so it's quicker and easier than custard-based ice cream recipes. This strawberry ice cream tastes best served immediately. Try topping with hot chocolate sauce. Mmmmm.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich CakeStephanie Gallagher
This ice cream sandwich cake has just four ingredients, and it's so easy to prepare, the kids can do it all by themselves. Just be sure to plan ahead. You will need to freeze this ice cream cake for 3 hours before serving.

Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

Ice Cream Cake RecipeStephanie Gallagher
All of the flavors of a banana split are incorporated into this tasty frozen dessert recipe. To make this banana split ice cream cake even more authentic, top with a drizzle of pineapple sauce.

Watermelon Ice Cream Bombe

Watermelon Ice Cream BombeStephanie Gallagher
This watermelon ice cream bombe looks fancy, but it's really not difficult to make. Just follow these step-by-step directions.

Orange Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt

frozen yogurt recipeStephanie Gallagher
Orange and chocolate are a delightful flavor combination, and this frozen yogurt recipe brings those two together in one tasty frozen dessert. Use an orange marmalade with orange pieces in it for the best results in this frozen yogurt recipe.

Strawberry Milkshake

how to make a strawberry milkshakeStephanie Gallagher
Forget the shortcakes and pies. This strawberry milkshake is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh strawberries when they're in season. Brown sugar adds a layer of unexpected depth to this strawberry milkshake recipe.

Brownie Sundae Recipe

Brownie Sundae RecipeStephanie Gallagher
Warm chocolatey goodness meets icy sweetness in this brownie sundae recipe, made with homemade hot fudge sauce. I like to top these brownie sundaes with fresh strawberries or raspberries. Fresh mint would also be a lovely garnish.

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt

frozen yogurt frozen dessert recipeStephanie Gallagher
If you like chocolate covered strawberries, you will love this strawberry chocolate chip frozen yogurt. Be sure to use whole milk Greek yogurt to make this frozen dessert taste extra creamy.

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie RecipeStephanie Gallagher
I like to serve this frozen pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but it also makes a wonderful change of pace for the summertime. This frozen dessert has all the flavors of pumpkin pie in a single icy treat. Yum!

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