Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Desserts 20 Easy Ice Cream Desserts to Try This Summer Sure, you can eat it out of the carton. (No judgment here!) Or you can make a cake, a sandwich—or even s'mores! By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 4, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Rita Maas A dessert with ice cream isn't just a requirement at a child's birthday party (though it certainly is). It's also the perfect way to end any balmy day. From ice cream cakes and sandwiches to ice cream s'mores, these cool recipes are perfect for a hot summer night. And if you want to be a little bit extra? You can even make your own homemade ice cream to create these dreamy, creamy ice cream desserts. 01 of 20 Ice Cream S'mores Tom Schierlitz What would make the campfire dessert even better? Try it with a little vanilla ice cream inside. get the recipe 02 of 20 Mexican "Fried" Ice Cream Jen Causey 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.. get the recipe 03 of 20 PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches Greg DuPree 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. get the recipe 04 of 20 Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Pie Maria Robledo Nutella's chocolate hazelnut spread and a pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust make this recipe as easy as it is delicious. Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Pie 05 of 20 Melted Ice Cream Whoopie Pies Jennifer Causey This childhood favorite looks like French macarons and tastes like heaven. Melted Ice Cream Whoopie Pies 06 of 20 Easy Ice Cream Cake Marcus Nilsson This ice cream cake comes together super fast—just layer in ice cream sandwiches and sweetened whipped cream. get the recipe 07 of 20 Honeydew and Blackberry Ice Cream Sundaes Sesame-almond brittle and honeydew melon give the standard sundae a serious upgrade. Honeydew and Blackberry Ice Cream Sundaes 08 of 20 Tiramisu Ice Pops Victor Protasio These boozy pops are made with mascarpone cheese, sugar, and heavy cream. As you would with the actual dessert, add espresso and rum to half. Then layer in ice pop molds. Tiramisu Ice Pops 09 of 20 Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Ngoc Minh Ngo Homemade peanut butter cookies are the perfect salty-sweet foil to vanilla ice cream. get the recipe 10 of 20 Butterscotch Bananas With Vanilla Ice Cream Con Poulos You'll need a match or lighter for this dish, as it requires lighting up the rum-soaked bananas! Butterscotch Bananas With Vanilla Ice Cream 11 of 20 Cantaloupe-Coconut Ice Pops Victor Protasio Use an ice pop mold to make these treats, starting with cantaloupe on the bottom and topping that with a sweet basil-coconut cream. Sprinkle on some toasted coconut and freeze! Cantaloupe-Coconut Ice Pops 12 of 20 Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie Yunhee Kim 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. get the recipe 13 of 20 Frozen Banana Ice Cream © Getty Images Overly ripened, frozen bananas are the sweet secret behind this delicious non-dairy dessert. How to Make Frozen Banana Ice Cream, Plus 4 More Ways to Enjoy Frozen Bananas 14 of 20 Strawberry Ice Cream Cake Anna Williams Fresh strawberries give this frozen dessert extra sweetness. get the recipe 15 of 20 Vanilla Mango Ice Cream Cake Philip Friedman; Styling: Colleen Riley Layers of mango sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate cookie crumbs make for a crowd-pleasing ice cream dessert. get the recipe 16 of 20 Rolled Ice Cream Prostock-Studio/Getty Images Rolled ice cream shops have proliferated of late, but you can also make this Thai frozen dessert at home. And with just two ingredients—heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk! Of course, you'll probably want to add mix-ins. We suggest Oreos, cocoa powder, nuts, strawberry jam, caramel, or sprinkles. How to Make 2-Ingredient Rolled Ice Cream at Home 17 of 20 Ice Cream Sundae Board Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream An ice cream sundae board is an easy and crowd-pleasing way to serve dessert to a big group. There's nothing here to slice and serve; just place two or three pints of ice cream on a board and fill the space around them with cookies, fruit, jams, melted chocolate, and nuts. Ice Cream Sundae Boards Will Be Your New Dessert Obsession 18 of 20 Cherries Jubilee Joseph De Leo Cherries jubilee is an oldie but a goody that's been around since the late 1800s. Simmer the cherries with Kirsch or brandy until its liquid is slightly thickened (and the alcohol burns off). Then pour it over vanilla ice cream and enjoy! Cherries Jubilee 19 of 20 Vanilla Peaches in Rosé Victor Protasio What happens when you blend rosé, sugar, vanilla bean, and anise? You get the perfect syrup to pour over peaches. They'll absorb the delectable flavors, and that's when you'll pair them with vanilla ice cream for a "just peachy" dessert! Vanilla Peaches in Rosé 20 of 20 Raspberry Sorbet With Whipped Cream and Meringues Marcus Nilsson All that's needed for this simple recipe? Whip the cream, crumble the meringue cookies, and scoop the sorbet into bowls. If you're feeling ambitious, go ahead and add these homemade meringue kisses. Raspberry Sorbet With Whipped Cream and Meringues 4 Ways to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit