Summer and ice cream are a classic combination. Both would be lost without the other. And as summer’s end begins approaching rapidly, our constant excuse to eat ice cream begins to fade away.
So, as a final HURRAH to summer, why not try to cram as much frozen deliciousness into this last month as humanly possible? Here are some of our suggestions on where to start:
1. Salted Caramel Ice Cream
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If you like the flavors of salty and sweet then this is the perfect ice cream for you. Plus, it’s ridiculously easy to make.
2. Deconstructed Ice Cream Sandwich Milkshake
Photo by Jayna Goldstein
Instead of eating your Chipwich, try drinking it. This milkshake combines chocolate, ice cream, and chocolate chip cookies – an ice cream sandwich you can drink.
3. Rainbow Sherbert Pie
Photo by Caitlyn Heter
This sherbert pie is almost too pretty to eat. Emphasis on the “almost,” though, because it’s too good not to eat.
4. Honey Toast Ice Cream Sundae
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If you’ve never tried honey toast before, you’ve been seriously missing out. Throw in some ice cream, and prepare for an epic dessert experience.
5. Funfetti Ice Cream Bites
Photo by Audrey Mirabito
These bite-sized ice cream pieces are adorable. Plus, everything tastes better with sprinkles; it’s just science.
#SpoonTip: Seriously, everything is better with sprinkles. Try one of these recipes if you don’t believe us.
6. Halo-Halo
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If you’re looking to broaden your ice cream horizons, this is the dessert for you. Halo-halo is a Filipino dessert that flawlessly combines vegetables and ice cream.
7. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
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This recipe is the lazy cook’s best friend. It’s a cake that involves almost no effort at all. Just grab some ice cream sandwiches and get stacking.
8. Banana Nice Cream
Photo by Katherine Carroll
Whether you’re vegan or you’re trying to be a little bit healthier or you just really love bananas, you’ll love nice cream. It’s ice cream’s trendy new cousin that you need to try.
9. Boozy Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo Milkshake
Photo by Brooke Hamroff
Think of this as a drinkable, alcoholic Thin Mint cookie. Seriously, what more could you want?
10. Chocolate-Covered Brownie Ice Cream Bomb
Photo by Kate Foody
Every single layer of this ridiculously simple dessert is delicious. Make it, and see for yourself.
11. Avocado Ice Cream
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Avocados are all the rage right now, so why not try them in your ice cream? You won’t regret it.
12. Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Alvin Zhou
Maybe you’ve had a Chipwich before, but baked chocolate chip cookies can get boring. We switched them out for slabs of cookie dough, and the results are outrageous.
13. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Photo by Leigh Needham
Classics are classics for a reason – because they’re awesome. Vanilla ice cream is no exception, so here’s how to make your own without an ice cream machine.
14. Vegan Almond Joy Ice Cream
Photo by Annie Pinto
Whoever said that vegans only eat fruits and vegetables is seriously deranged. This recipe proves them very, very wrong.
15. Cake Batter Milkshake
Photo by Andrea Kang
Admit it. We all lick the bowl when we bake a cake. So why not mix the batter into a milkshake and drink it without shame.
16. Boozy Bailey’s Ice Cream
Photo by Jessica Payne
Bailey’s is a highly versatile liquor that tastes good in coffee, hot chocolate, and cocktails. Pour it over ice cream, and prepare for your world to be rocked.
17. Sangria Popsicles
Photo by Rafi Letzter
Sangria is a quintessential summer drink, so it only makes sense that sangria popsicles are a quintessential summer dessert.
18. Mint Cookies & Cream Brownie Pie
Photo by Wendy Zhou
Oreos and mint just go together beautifully. Especially when pie is involved.
19. Everything But The Kitchen Sink Milkshake
Photo by Jayna Goldstein
Seriously, it would be easier to tell you what foods aren’t in this shake. Make one for yourself, and find out.
20. Galaxy Ice Cream
Photo by Jackie Kuczynski
This no-churn ice cream is trendy and delicious. What more could you want?
#SpoonTip: Obsessed with galaxy-inspired foods? Then these doughnuts are for you.
21. Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
As summer ends, we can begin to care less and less about what our beach bods look like. And we can feel a lot less guilty for indulging in things like this ice cream sandwich.
22. Blueberry Basil Sorbet
Photo by Katherine Richter
This might sound crazy, but dessert doesn’t actually have to be bad for you. Take this light and fresh sorbet as a prime example.
23. Rice Krispie Milkshake
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Yes, we did it. We combined your favorite childhood cereal with your favorite childhood treat. And the results are just as amazing as you would imagine.
24. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Photo by Amanda Chong
We’re still not sure why, but mint chocolate chip ice cream is always better when it’s green. So here’s a ridiculously easy recipe for some mean, green mint chip ice cream.
25. Peanut Butter Oreo Fudge Swirl Ice Cream
Photo by Vedika Luthra
The best ice cream is the kind that requires minimal effort. Plus, nothing combining Oreos and peanut butter has ever been bad.
26. Iced Coffee Popsicles
Photo by Jackie Kuczynski
If you’re tired of drinking your morning coffee, try eating it in a popsicle, instead. These popsicles might be even be better than your Starbucks.
27. Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough & Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich
Photo by Sarah Yanofsky
The best way to celebrate the beginning of fall? Pumpkin ice cream, obviously.
28. Vegan Chocolate Biscoff Ice Cream Cake
Photo by Shivangi Surana
Is any summer birthday party really complete without an ice cream cake? No. And this one is so good no one will even realize it’s dairy-free.
29. Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Milkshake
Photo by Jayna Goldstein
The s’more is perhaps one of the most quintessential summer foods. Combine that with milk and ice cream, and you’ve got a quintessential summertime shake.
#SpoonTip: If you want as much s’more-goodness before summer ends, check these out.