Cool off this summer with these fun ice cream desserts! They are the perfect way to beat the heat and treat a big group of friends. These are the ultimate ice cream desserts that go far beyond the typical banana split. Layered ice cream cakes for birthdays and BBQs, homemade ice cream sandwiches, and even bananas foster ice cream are a few recipe options perfect for cooling off this summer. These are recipes that are loved by kids and adults alike, featuring favorite flavors from Oreo to strawberries and caramel, making for a terrific dessert option for cookouts, potlucks, or any special occasion.
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Turtle Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
A perfect summer cake requires no baking, just like this layered cake with ice cream sandwiches, caramel, chocolate, whipped cream, and pecans. Classic favorite flavors in one rich and delicious cake you can easily make ahead.
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Cookies And Cream Ice Cream Cake (With Ice Cream Sandwiches!)
These decadent ice cream sandwiches are sweet and rich. They are made of layers of sweet cold ice cream, Oreo cookies, and chocolate glaze. A perfect cooling treat for hot summer days and backyard BBQs.
Get the recipe: Cookies And Cream Ice Cream Cake.
Ice Cream Topped Birthday Cupcakes
This recipe combines two sweet treats in one delicious dessert that is perfect for a celebration: soft cupcakes and ice cream. Add frosting and colorful sprinkles and you have a perfect birthday dessert that is super easy and quick to make.
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Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwiches
What is better than creamy ice cream? An ice cream sandwich with chewy sugar cookie crumbles, ice cream, and sprinkles in every bite! A great dessert option you can whip in 30 minutes for a birthday party this summer!
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Affogato Recipe (Espresso Ice Cream)
This classic Italian dessert takes a scoop of vanilla ice cream and tops it with hot espresso. This Affogato recipe can be served for an afternoon treat or after dinner dessert when you need a little pick me up!
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Buster Bar Dessert
If you loved Dairy Queen's Buster Bar, then this recipe is for you! It has layers of chocolate cookie, ice cream, peanuts, hot fudge and whipped topping for the same amazing taste in a 13x9 inch pan. Perfect for serving at a summer party!
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Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This dessert is made with strawberry ice cream sandwiches, strawberry jam and fresh strawberries. This is a fun summertime dessert.
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Reese’s Stuffed Ice Cream Sandwiches
This dessert is for all of those chocolate and peanut butter lover's. This ice crem sandwich is combining Reese's with ice cream sandwiched between chocolate graham crackers for an unbelievable treat!
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Strawberry Ice Cream Cheesecake
This strawberry ice cream cheesecake is a showstopper! With a double layer of homemade ice cream in a graham cracker crust this dessert is sure to wow at your next BBQ, potluck or summer get-together.
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Bananas Foster Ice Cream
While this may seem like an extravagant dessert recipe, this Bananas Foster Ice cream recipe takes only 5 minutes to make! The caramelized bananas are easy to make and delicious over vanilla ice cream.
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Cherry Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
This 5 ingredient ice cream dessert is an amazing treat for a hot summer day. Made with cherry pie filling and refrigerated pie crusts this dessert comes together easily too.
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Ice Cream Cake w/ Fudgy Crunchies (DQ Cake)
This ice cream cake is similar to the popular ice cream cakes from DQ, however, you can make it with any type of ice cream you like.
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Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This cake has fluffy layers of red velvet cake sandwiched between ice cream and cream cheese frosting for an outrageous dessert. Make this ice cream dessert for any time of year or special occasion.
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Turtle Ice Cream Dessert
This ice cream treat has it all! Layers of ice cream, topped with crunchy pecans, caramel and whipped topping. This treat is a great way to cool down this summer!
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Homemade Smores Ice Cream
This is not your ordinary ice cream! This homemade marshmallow ice cream is loaded with chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs for a s'mores ice cream!
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Banana Split Sundae
This classic banana split sundae has all of the favorites! Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream are added to fresh bananas and topped with nuts, whipped cream, and a generous amount of chocolate sauce!
Get the recipe: Banana Split Sundae
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Add a layer of ice cream to a decadent brownie and you have dessert perfection. Serve this brownie Ice Cream Sandwich at your next party for a dessert everyone will love.
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Ice Cream Pie
This ice cream pie is like a slice of a decadent hot fudge sundae! It is the perfect combination of cookie crust, ice cream and hot fudge!
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Homemade Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Treat yourself this summer with an ice cream cookie sandwich that takes only minutes to make. These are customizable with your favorite ice cream, cookies and toppings.
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No-Fry Fried Ice Cream
This no fry fried ice cream has a crispy crunchy coating that is absolutely delicious. This dessert is easy to make and requires only 5 simple ingredients.
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Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
These strawberry ice cream sandwiches are bursting with strawberries in every bite, with strawberries in the cookie, strawberry ice cream and a layer of strawberry jam swirled throughout! These are the perfect treat for summer!
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DIY Ice Cream Cake
Remember the ice cream cakes from your favorite ice cream shop, well this tastes even better! This ice cream cake can be made at home easily with layers of vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream and a crushed cookie layer in the middle! Perfect for birthday parties!
Get the recipe: DIY Ice Cream Cake
Cookie Dough Ice Cream Dessert
This dessert is for anyone that loves cookie dough! It has a cookie crust, vanilla ice cream with lots of cookie dough, a layer of whipped topping and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for the ultimate dessert recipe.
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Frozen Mudslide Ice Cream Pie
This frozen treat is made with layers of a chocolate cookie crust, hot fudge and coffee ice cream. This is a terrific dessert to serve on a hot day!
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Ice Cream Pie
This is the ultimate summer time treat. This ice cream pie is made with crushed waffle cones, vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup for a yummy treat everyone will love.
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