21 Easy Ice Cream Desserts to Try This Summer

This sweet and salty dessert combines crunchy peanuts and creamy chocolate-peanut butter ganache. 

What would make the campfire dessert even better? Try it with a little vanilla ice cream inside. 

The secret to avoiding melting this fun treat? Cook up the crispy coating in advance, let it cool, then roll scoops of vanilla ice cream in the mixture..

Feel like a kid again with this ice cream dessert that plays on the classic lunchbox sandwich. Freeze-dried strawberries and chopped peanuts add a satisfying crunch.

Our recipe for ice cream cake calls for layers of yellow cake and coffee ice cream, but feel free to get creative—try devil's food with mint chocolate chip ice cream in the center, or a confetti cake with orange sherbet.

Shortcakes are the perfect way to take advantage of your farmers' market or pick-your-own bounty—you can choose whatever berries look best to adorn this sweet ice cream dessert.

This ice cream cake comes together super fast—just layer in ice cream sandwiches and sweetened whipped cream. 

This may be the easiest ice cream recipe—just sandwich softened ice cream between a pair of crispy cookies.

These cool ice cream truffles are the perfect way to serve ice cream to a crowd—each person gets their own truffle (or three). 

Like a creamsicle in cake form, this recipe calls for vanilla ice cream with a sunny layer of orange.

Homemade peanut butter cookies are the perfect salty-sweet foil to vanilla ice cream. 

Frozen berries and ice cream combine for a drink that serves double duty as a dessert.

Layer vanilla ice cream and fruit sorbet for a refreshing dessert that's easy to individually serve.

A chocolate Rice Krispie crust is the perfect foil for mint chip ice cream. If you really want to wow your guests, DIY your own mint chip ice cream.

Honey drizzled oranges and fresh shortbread cookies are the perfect accompaniments for vanilla ice cream. 

This is the perfect way to serve up cake and ice cream—swirl vanilla ice cream on top of your favorite cupcakes (and don't forget the sprinkles!).

Make the classic Italian dessert perfect for summer by swapping ice cream for the mascarpone. 

Fresh strawberries give this frozen dessert extra sweetness.

Related: 9 Ways to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

Not into root beer? Pair lemon soda and vanilla ice cream for the ultimate sweet-tart version of the ice cream float. 

It takes just a few minutes to make this impressive-looking (and tasting!) ice cream cake.

Layers of mango sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate cookie crumbs make for a crowd-pleasing ice cream dessert.