Creative Ice Cream Dessert Recipes

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with A Recipe to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

National Ice Cream Month, celebrated every July, is a delightful tribute to one of America's favorite desserts. The inception of this sweet observance dates back to 1984 when President Ronald Reagan recognized the significant role ice cream plays in American culture. Historically, National Ice Cream Month has inspired creativity and experimentation, with home bakers and professional pastry chefs taking this month as an opportunity to invent new flavor combinations and recipes. Inspired by local culture and seasonal ingredients, this blog aspires to contribute to nationwide ice cream creativity. 

Below, you’ll find three unique and mouth-watering ice cream-themed recipes that will take your love for this dairy delight to the next level. Get ready to enjoy cheesecake milkshakes, cookie ice cream sandwiches, and fruitcake ice cream sundaes.

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Imagine a delicious ice cream sandwich where the traditional cookies are replaced with slices of rich, flavorful fruitcake. Packed with colorful chunks of pineapple, cherries, pecans, papaya, and golden raisins, the fruitcake forms a tender and textured outer layers between a filling of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Active Cooking Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 Sliced DeLuxe® Fruitcake

1 pint of vanilla ice cream

Mini chocolate chips or crushed nuts (optional)

STEP 1

Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes or until it's soft enough to scoop. 

STEP 2 

While the ice cream is thawing, separate a dozen pre-sliced fruitcake sections and lay them in a single layer on a cookie sheet or cutting board. 

STEP 3

Place a generous scoop of ice cream on six slices of fruitcake—the amount will depend on the sandwich's desired thickness. Place the remaining slices of fruitcake on top of the ice cream, pressing down gently to spread the ice cream to the edges.

STEP 4

For extra flavor and fun, roll the edges of the ice cream sandwiches in mini chocolate chips or crushed nuts.

STEP 5

Place assembled sandwiches in the freezer to firm for at least 1 hour. 

STEP 6

Enjoy on a hot day or anytime you need a sweet treat!

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Fruitcake Ice Cream Sundaes

Fruitcake isn't just for the holidays anymore. This recipe brings the beloved holiday taste of fruitcake to a summer treat by combining it with ice cream to create a refreshing, rich sundae. By combining the fruitcake with the creamy coolness of ice cream, this recipe makes for a unique and delightful dessert experience.

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Cooking Time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 DeLuxe® Fruitcake

1 pint of vanilla ice cream

Caramel sauce

Chopped nuts (optional)

Whipped cream

Maraschino cherries (for topping)

STEP 1

Slice the DeLuxe® Fruitcake into 1” thick slices. If you prefer a crunch, lightly toast the slices in the toaster oven. Place fruitcake slices in the bottom of a sundae dish till the bottom is fully covered.

STEP 2

Place two large scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the layer of fruitcake. 

STEP 3

Add caramel sauce, chopped nuts, and whipped cream as desired. Top with a cherry

STEP 4

Grab a spoon and dive in!

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 Tutti-Frutti Milkshakes

Imagine a blend of creamy vanilla ice cream swirled with the vibrant hues and sweet essences of three distinct fruit preserves, each lending its own burst of flavor to create a symphony on the palate—that's our Tutti-Frutti Milkshake.

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Cooking Time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups vanilla ice cream

1/4 cup Collin Street Bakery Fruit Preserves (strawberry, blackberry, and pineapple)

1 cup milk (adjust according to desired thickness)

Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)

Fresh fruit slices (optional, for garnish)

STEP 1

Add vanilla ice cream, milk, and preserves to a blender.

STEP 2

Blend ingredients on high until thoroughly combined. Spoon the milkshake into a tall glass, and top it with whipped cream and chunks of fresh fruit. 

STEP 3

Grab a straw or spoon, and enjoy!

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Why We Love Ice Cream

Ice cream is more than just a dessert. It's a symbol of summer, joy, and togetherness. Whether you're enjoying a cone on the beach, a sundae at a picnic, or a shake at a summer fair, ice cream brings people together and creates happy memories. So, this National Ice Cream Month, find your new favorite flavor, indulge in this timeless treat, and try new and exciting recipes.

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