Get ready to indulge your sweet craving with one of these 33 delectable Ice Cream Desserts. Whether you like classic ice cream or you’re into more elaborate sweet treats, there’s an ice cream dessert recipe to fulfill every appetite.

Get ready to indulge your sweet craving with one of these delectable Ice Cream Desserts. 33 of the best desserts with ice cream. Whether you like classic ice cream or you're into more elaborate sweet treats, there's an ice cream dessert recipe to fulfill every appetite. #dessertsonadime #icecreamdesserts #icecream
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With the wide variety of flavors and toppings available, there’s an almost infinite number of desserts with ice cream combinations. This list includes the best ice cream dessert recipes guaranteed to amaze your family and friends.

Try one of these desserts to beat the heat or enjoy all year long! Delicious toppings include Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe, chocolate sauce, Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe and much more.

Why We Love These Recipes

Delicious desserts can be made with ice cream in a number of different frozen desserts. 

Cake recipes, pies, sandwiches, milkshakes, and other baked goods may all be made using ice cream. From dinner parties to casual gatherings, these recipes will be a hit. You don’t even need an ice cream maker!

The dessert possibilities with ice cream are practically unlimited. It doesn’t matter if you’re a master chef or have never cooked before; the 33 easy ice cream desserts listed above will fulfill your sweet tooth.

1. Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake 

Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake is a delightful treat featuring layers of creamy vanilla soft-serve, chocolate fudge, and a crumbly topping of cookie bits.

Close up image of a slice of ice cream cake on a white plate.
Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake
Save money and make Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake at home. This copycat Ice Cream Cake is so easy to make and tastes amazing. 
Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

2. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake

Anyone who enjoys both the coolness of mint and the richness of chocolate will go crazy for a slice of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake for dessert. 

Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream Cake
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake has layers of ice cream, Oreo Cookies, hot fudge and more. Each bite is so decadent and hard to resist.
Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream Cake

3. Melted Ice Cream Cake

As the ice cream is melted to a smooth and creamy consistency, it’s poured over the cake and allowed to soak in to produce a creamy, rich layer.

Melted Ice Cream Cake
Melted Ice Cream Cake is so simple and fun to make. With only a few ingredients, you can have the best dessert. Add a few sprinkles and you are set!
Melted Ice Cream Cake

4. Ice Cream Cake

One of the best things about Ice Cream Cake is that you may make it any way you like. You can customize your ice cream cake in countless ways using store-bought ice cream sandwiches.

You are going to love this easy ice cream cake recipe.  Now my family can enjoy ice cream cake without all the work!
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5. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake 

The crunch of the cookies and the melting of the ice cream create a textural and flavorful contrast that leaves you wanting more with every bite.

Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake
My family loves Oreos and loves ice cream more than almost anything else.  Every summer, I love making this easiest cookies and cream ice cream cake recipe for my family to enjoy when it’s hot outside.
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake

6. Ice Cream Sandwich

You may have the best of both worlds with this treat, as the cool, refreshing ice cream complements the sweet, chewy cookie texture. Try using different ice cream flavors.

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
Try this ice cream sandwich recipe for a yummy treat. Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches are so much better than store bought! Loaded with delicious vanilla ice cream, sprinkles and more.
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

7. Fried Ice Cream

Every craving for something sweet can be satisfied by indulging in some crispy, golden-fried ice cream topped with maraschino cherries.

Fried Ice Cream
Enjoy deep Fried Ice Cream recipe at home with this recipe. The crispy outside and the creamy ice cream combine for a restaurant style treat.
Fried Ice Cream

8. Ice Cream Bread

With only ice cream and self-rising flour, Ice Cream Bread is a quick and easy dessert to make.

Ice Cream Bread
Ice cream bread recipe only calls for 2 ingredients and you can have amazing bread in minutes. The kids will be so impressed with this bread and everyone will love it!
Ice Cream Bread

This delicious delicacy mixes the iconic taste of chocolate chip cookies with the cool taste of ice cream.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
The creamy vanilla in the middle of two chocolate chip cookies makes this the best dessert recipe.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

10. Ice Cream Charcuterie Board

The Ice Cream Charcuterie Board is a delicious and unique way to impress guests or simply indulge. Choose from ice cream flavors including coffee ice cream, raspberry, cheesecake or anything you love.

Ice Cream Charcuterie Board
Make this super easy and fun ice cream charcuterie board for Summer. It is perfect for parties, movie night or just snacking with your family.
Ice Cream Charcuterie Board

11. Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares

With layers of rich and fudgy brownies and cool and creamy mint chip ice cream, this recipe is a delightful dessert that any chocolate fan would be happy to indulge in. 

Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares
Love brownies?  Love mint chip ice cream?  You are going to really love these Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares!
Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares

12. Ice Cream Nachos

By substituting tortilla chips for bits of waffle cone, this fun and tasty dessert offers the traditional snack a new, sugary spin. Try this instead of ice cream sundaes. I love to add pineapple, peaches, honey, bananas and cookie dough for an easy selection.

Ice Cream Nachos
Ice Cream Nachos are such an easy and super fun summer treat!  This dessert comes together fast and can be customized with all of your favorite toppings!
Ice Cream Nachos

13. Ice Cream Chocolate Cupcakes

It’s a lot of joy to eat an Ice Cream Chocolate Cupcake made out of a moist chocolate cupcake and a spoonful amount of ice cream

Ultimate Ice Cream Chocolate Cupcakes
The Ultimate Ice Cream Chocolate Cupcakes are made with moist chocolate cupcakes stuffed with ice cream and topped with whipped cream, chocolate and sprinkles! 
Ultimate Ice Cream Chocolate Cupcakes

14. Chocolate Milkshake

Think of a tall glass filled with silky, velvety chocolate bliss that is garnished with a cherry and a mountain of whipped cream, it’s the one and only Chocolate Milkshake!

How to make a Milkshake
Save time and money when you make this easy Chocolate Milkshake recipe at home. You only need 3 ingredients for this creamy and delicious milkshake!
How to make a Milkshake

15. Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake

There’s just the right amount of sweetness and salt in every bite, with the smooth ice cream melting in your mouth and the crunch of the peanut butter cups.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake is a peanut butter lover’s dream. It’s a homemade chocolate cake layered with no-churn peanut butter ice cream and topped with chocolate ganache and chopped peanut butter cups.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake

16. Ice Cream Pie

With this easy-to-follow Ice Cream Pie recipe, you can whip up a delicious treat in just 15 minutes.

Ice Cream Pie
Cool off with more than 45 frozen pie recipes, from peanut butter ice cream pies to mud pies to frosty margarita pies.
Ice Cream Pie

17. Rolled Ice Cream

Two simple ingredients are all you need to make this delicious Homemade Rolled Ice Cream. Feel free to add more toppings including almonds, candy bars, peanuts and more.

Rolled Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade Rolled Ice Cream Recipe is super easy to make with only 2 ingredients. You can add any toppings you like in this fun and tasty recipe.
Rolled Ice Cream Recipe

18. Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

Juicy strawberries are balanced by the sweetness of the cake and the creaminess of the ice cream in every delicious bite.

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake
Made with crushed shortbread cookies, strawberry shortcake ice cream, and homemade strawberry sauce, it’s a no bake dessert everyone will love!
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

19. Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie

This Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie is packed with flavor, requires few ingredients, and can be whipped up in no time! Top with fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
This Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie is an easy summer dessert the whole family will love! 
Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich tastes like perfection. You can use homemade ice cream or storebought.

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Creamy ice cream is sandwiched between soft and chewy M&M cookies for a delicious, fun way to enjoy two favorite desserts in one. 
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

21. Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake

The Chick-fil-a Peppermint Milkshake, made with just a few basic ingredients, strikes the ideal mix between mint and velvety smoothness. 

Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake
Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake is a delicious milkshake and easy to make. Save time and money and make this flavorful milkshake at home.
Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Milkshake

22. McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

The McDonald’s Shamrock Shake recipe is a great option for anyone searching for a fun and delectable treat to share with friends and family on St. Patrick’s Day.

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recipe
We are going to learn a fun and easy recipe today that is sure to be a hit with your family. This McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recipe is so delicious and really simple to make.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recipe

23. Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake 

The Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake strikes the ideal harmony between rich vanilla ice cream and mint chocolate chips. Top with whipped cream to complete the treat.

Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake Recipe
This easy Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake Recipe is rich and creamy. With only a few ingredients, this homemade milkshake is effortless to make and so delicious.
Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake Recipe

24. Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Imagine biting into a slice of this delicious cake and discovering a layer of melting ice cream beneath the soft, moist cake layers.

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
A layer of chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream and frosted chocolate whipped cream. This recipe is easy to customize to just about any flavor!
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

25. Caramel Toffee Ice Cream Pie

The crispy toffee chunks are a welcome addition to the smooth ice cream, creating a delightful depth of flavor.

Caramel Toffee Ice Cream Pie
A simple recipe for a delicious caramel toffee ice cream pie. Filled with homemade caramel sauce and delicious toffee bits.
Caramel Toffee Ice Cream Pie

26. Turtle Ice Cream Pie 

Toasted nuts, dulce de leche, hot fudge, and caramel ice cream are just a few of the ingredients that go into a classic Turtle Ice Cream Pie.

Turtle Ice Cream Pie
 It features layers of caramel ice cream, toasted pecans, dulce de leche and hot fudge. 
Turtle Ice Cream Pie

27. Rainbow Sherbet Cake

The base of this cake is made of lemon cookies, the filling is a colorful sherbet, there is a layer of marshmallow sauce, and the whole thing is topped with whipped cream.

Rainbow Sherbet Cake
This Rainbow Sherbet Cake has a lemon cookie crust, a pretty sherbet middle, a layer of marshmallow sauce, and a whipped cream topping.
Rainbow Sherbet Cake

28. Ice Cream Tacos

Try to picture a taco made out of a waffle cone shell—crisp and delicious. Think of it now stuffed with scoops of your favorite ice cream, all smooth and creamy. I like to use strawberry ice creams and chocolate.

Ice Cream Tacos
Ice Cream Tacos – Waffles filled with ice cream and toppings make a fun twist on dessert tacos! This one is a kid favorite!
Ice Cream Tacos

29. Dreamy Caramel Milkshake

Like a cozy embrace in a glass, Dream Caramel Milkshake is delightful with a rich, buttery caramel flavor. It’s so easy to make in the blender.

Caramel Milkshake
This deliciously decadent caramel milkshake is quick and easy to make at home. You’ll just need three ingredients: vanilla ice cream, milk, and caramel–homemade or store-bought is just fine.
Caramel Milkshake

30. Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert

The popular Buster Bar from Dairy Queen served as inspiration for this delectable ice cream dessert.

Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert
This decadent layered Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert was inspired by Dairy Queen’s famous Buster Bar. The ultimate summer party dessert!
Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert

31. Mini Ice Cream Cakes

These Mini Ice Cream Cakes are as much fun to eat as they are to make.

Mini Ice Cream Cakes
Mini Ice Cream Cakes are so easy to make & perfect for parties or keeping in the freezer for a sweet treat! 
Mini Ice Cream Cakes

32. Ice Cream Cupcakes

Putting a dollop of ice cream next to a cupcake is great, but you know what’s even better? Cupcake with a dollop of ice cream inside. 

Ice Cream Cupcakes
Each cupcake has a scoop of ice cream in the center, making these the best birthday cupcakes!
Ice Cream Cupcakes

33. Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich

You can make a Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich by stacking two Snickerdoodle cookies and filling them with a scoop of ice cream.

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich
Our favorite classic, chewy snickerdoodle cookie recipe with sweet cream ice cream. These are the perfect summer treat, full of sugar, cinnamon and sweet cream flavor!
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich

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