Get Recipe<\/button><\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\nDirections<\/h3>\r\nStep 1:<\/strong> Prep Your Pan<\/h4>\r\nFreeze an empty freezer-safe shallow bowl or pan. Our Test Kitchen prefers to use a 13x9-inch Pyrex pan, but anything stainless steel works well here, too.\r\nStep 2:<\/strong> Mix It Up<\/h4>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn a large bowl, stir all the ingredients until the sugar is dissolved.\r\n\r\nTest Kitchen Tip:<\/em> For the smoothest texture, make sure the sugar is completely dissolved before you freeze.\r\nStep 3:<\/strong> Freeze<\/h4>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTransfer your mixture into the cold pan and stick it back in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes. Around that time, check the ice cream. Once the edges start to freeze, take out the mixture and beat it using a hand mixer. By breaking up the ice cream, you'll help make it smooth and creamy. You cannot beat the mixture too much.\r\nStep 4:<\/strong> Back to the Freezer<\/h4>\r\nReturn the pan to the freezer. Every 30 minutes or so, take it back out and beat the ice cream again. Repeat until it is firmly frozen, usually around four or five mixing sessions. Once it's frozen, the mixture should be smooth and creamy. If at any time the ice cream becomes too hard, place it in the refrigerator until it becomes soft enough to beat, and then continue the process.\r\n\r\nStore the ice cream in a covered freezer container until ready to serve. That's it! Try using it as a base for our best ice cream sundae ideas<\/a>.\r\nHow to Make Homemade Ice Cream Your Own<\/h2>\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNow that you know how to make ice cream at home, try these over-the-top, better-than-store-bought ice cream upgrades:\r\n\r\n \tMix in chunks of your favorite candy bars.<\/li>\r\n \tDrizzle in toppings like melted caramel, dark chocolate or toffee.<\/li>\r\n \tLayer the ice cream between two cookies for the ultimate dessert. Here are our favorite ice cream sandwich combos<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n \tAdd in unexpected flavors like chocolate and sriracha or maple syrup and fig.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOr, add some to one of these desserts that are even better with a scoop of ice cream<\/a>.\r\nHow do you make ice cream smooth?<\/h2>\r\nThe best way to get your ice cream silky smooth is to not skip on the beating. Though you\u2019ll have to remain vigilant for a few hours, beating the ice cream every 30 minutes, rather than 45 minutes, makes all the difference.\r\nCan you use milk instead of heavy whipping cream?<\/h2>\r\nTechnically, yes, you can use regular milk instead of heavy whipping cream. But, the texture and consistency of your ice cream will definitely change. The high-fat levels of heavy whipping cream help to not only make your ice cream nice and smooth, but it also helps stabilize the texture. So, the less fat your dairy has, the less rich and creamy it will be.\r\nWhy is my homemade ice cream icy?<\/h2>\r\nThere are a few main reasons why your ice cream would be icy. The first is using a milk that\u2019s low in fat. As mentioned above, fat helps ice cream stay smooth while it freezes. If there isn\u2019t enough fat in the ice cream mixture, ice crystals will form during the freezing process, leaving you with an icy finished product.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of ice crystals, not beating your ice cream frequently and thoroughly enough can make your ice cream icy. Beating your ice cream properly will break up any ice crystals that have started to form and keep them from getting any larger.\r\n\r\nAnother reason that your ice cream could be icy is that it\u2019s been sitting in the freezer for too long. Just think about ice cream you get from the store: after it\u2019s been in the freezer for a few weeks, the lid and ice cream are covered in a layer of icy crystals. Prevent this from happening to your homemade batch by storing it in a shallow dish and covering the ice cream with a piece of plastic wrap. For more tips and tricks, discover our ultimate ice cream guide<\/a>.\r\nThe Best Homemade Ice Cream Makers to Buy<\/h2>\r\nIf you're making ice cream regularly, it\u2019ll be worth it to pick up an ice cream maker<\/a>. These machines were recommended by our Test Kitchen experts, so you know they\u2019re worth their price tag. Here are some more ice cream products and tools<\/a> you'll want to add to your cart, too.\r\n\r\n[embed_section]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1534028\" title=\"Cuisinart ICE-70 Electronic Ice Cream Maker\" buybutton=\"Shop Now\" newtab=\"true\" productprice=\"$140\" \/]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1527101\" title=\"KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment\" buybutton=\"Shop Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KitchenAid-KICA0WH-Cream-Maker-Attachment\/dp\/B0002IES80\/?tag=tohmke-20\" newtab=\"true\" productprice=\"$100\" product_name=\"KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment - Excludes 7, 8, and most 6 Quart Models, Fits 5 to 6 quart Mixers\" product_price=\"59.99\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Amazon.com\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1534026\" title=\"Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Compressor\" buybutton=\"Shop Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.surlatable.com\/sur-la-table-dough-scraper\/PRO-289637.html\" newtab=\"true\" productprice=\"$500\" \/]\r\n\r\n[\/embed_section]\r\n\r\n \tThe Cuisinart ICE-70<\/a> ice cream maker comes with three pre-programmed settings that will perfectly spin ice cream, gelato and sorbet. If you prefer your ice cream a bit more solid, or softer, the spin times can be adjusted with the push of a button.<\/li>\r\n \tFor those who own a KitchenAid mixer, this ice cream maker attachment<\/a> is a great option. The paddle will stir the ice cream mixture to the perfect consistency while the bowl freezes it. Just double-check that you purchase the correct size for your stand mixer.<\/li>\r\n \tThis Breville Smart Scoop<\/a> ice cream maker makes it so easy to customize the texture and consistency of your ice cream or gelato with its twelve automatic settings. Plus, the Smart Scoop comes with a \u201chold\u201d setting, which will keep the ice cream at the perfect consistency for up to three hours.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHave a hankering for more ice cream?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 35<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Ice Cream Cookie Dessert<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Oreos, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped topping\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLooking for an easy-to-make frozen dessert that's also one of our most-requested Oreo recipes<\/a>? This is just the thing. It's made of layers of crushed Oreos, ice cream, fudge sauce and cream. The dessert is delicious as-is, but also easy to zhuzh up with chopped nuts or different flavors of ice cream.\r\n\r\nOur family loves dessert, and this chocolaty, layered treat is one of Mom's most-requested recipes. It's so easy to prepare this Oreo ice cream cake! \u2014Recipe contributor Kimberly Laabs, Hartford, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 45 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Golden Oreos, vanilla and strawberry ice creams, freeze-dried strawberries, butter, whipped topping\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf this cake reminds you of a certain frozen strawberry pop from childhood, that's the point! Use freeze-dried strawberries and crushed vanilla Oreos to create the copycat, along with two kinds of ice cream on a cookie crust. It's the perfect summer celebration cake if you love strawberry desserts<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWhile growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake is inspired by one of those crunchy, strawberry novelties. \u2014Recipe contributor Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Frozen Key Lime Delight<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour + chilling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Key lime juice and zest, sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream, shredded coconut, cashews, butter\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nCapture the flavor of Key lime pie in homemade ice cream<\/a> squares. The baked crust is a blend of cashews, brown sugar and coconut. Use your ice cream maker to churn up the filling, made with sweet cream and Key lime juice.\r\n\r\nIn the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart, it tastes like sunshine. \u2014Recipe contributor Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Fried Ice Cream<\/a>It doesn't seem possible to have a warm, crispy shell around a scoop of cold ice cream. But that's exactly what fried ice cream is! Here's how to make the magic happen.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Pineapple Crunch<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes + cooling\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Crushed pineapple, vanilla ice cream, instant vanilla pudding mix, cornflakes, whipped topping\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis unusual ice cream dessert combines ice cream with vanilla pudding mix to create a sweet and creamy layer over a toasted cornflake crust. The best part is the sweet pineapple on top! Use convenient canned pineapple or crushed fresh pineapple.\r\n\r\nA co-worker shared the recipe for this refreshing pineapple dessert years ago. Every time I take it somewhere, it's a favorite. \u2014Recipe contributor Betty Wiersma, Sherwood Park, Alberta<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Grasshopper Baked Alaska<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 50 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Vanilla ice cream, Andes mint candies, egg whites, sugar, unsweetened chocolate, flour, creme de menthe\r\nLevel:<\/strong> AdvancedGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nMake a truly showstopping ice cream centerpiece that combines cool mint with rich, chocolate brownie. A baked Alaska has an ice cream center covered in a meringue<\/a> shell and the whole thing gets briefly toasted in the oven.\r\n\r\nCan you believe it? This stunning dessert is completely made ahead, including the meringue. All you need to do is bake it for a few minutes in the oven before serving. \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 40 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Canned pumpkin, butter pecan ice cream, eggs, flour, pumpkin pie spice, sugar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIt's like a pumpkin roll at holiday time\u2014except with a cool ice cream filling. Butter pecan and pumpkin flavors are gorgeous together in this ice cream roll cake, a dessert folks will want even after the holidays pass.\r\n\r\nThis wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream make a most delicious after-dinner treat. \u2014Recipe contributor Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 50 minutes + cooling and freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, butter, sugar, flour, cream of tartar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis recipe makes 16 adorable ice cream sandwiches, an easy-to-eat treat for parties, luncheons or after-school snacks. Snickerdoodle<\/a> fans of all ages will love the flavors of soft cinnamon cookies sandwiched with vanilla ice cream. (Or try other ice cream flavors, like caramel!)\r\n\r\nMy husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here's how we build this cool dessert. \u2014Recipe contributor Heather Pilon, Winslow, Maine <\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Strawberry Lemonade Freezer Pie<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Sweetened sliced strawberries, lemon instant pudding mix, whipped topping, graham cracker crust\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nPull this recipe out when you need a refreshing, frozen dessert that can be made in advance. The slices of strawberry lemonade pie are so pretty with sliced strawberries suspended in the creamy filling. Use a premade graham cracker or cookie crust.\r\n\r\nThree simple ingredients mixed together and spread into a graham cracker crust make magic while your freezer does all the work. Prep this pie ahead and freeze it overnight or even longer. Feel free to vary the fruit if you'd like! \u2014Recipe contributor Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Margarita Floats<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Tequila, vanilla ice cream, lime sherbet, lemon-lime soda, sugar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis version of a summery, citrusy margarita is even better than the original, because it has ice cream and sherbet! Want to make an alcohol-free batch for friends or for kids? Just omit the tequila and blend in a little agave syrup<\/a>.\r\n\r\nOn a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really takes this treat to the next level. \u2014Recipe contributor Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Giant Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 50 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Peanut butter cookie dough, creamy peanut butter, vanilla ice cream, graham crackers, cream cheese, whipping cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhat a treat! This ice cream sandwich is so big it feeds 12 people. Peanut butter lovers will swoon over the creamy, peanut butter-cheesecake-ice cream filling between two giant peanut butter \"cookies.\"\r\n\r\nI created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough. It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests. Since it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it cuts stress for busy hostesses. And really, who doesn't love peanut butter ice cream? \u2014Recipe contributor Joann Belack, Bradenton, Florida<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Frozen Mud Pie<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 40 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Coffee or chocolate chip ice cream, Oreo cookies, butter, chocolate syrup\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nEven with a homemade crust, this ice cream pie is simple to make and looks so tempting. We love it with coffee ice cream,<\/a> but try other flavors too, like fudge ripple, caramel swirl or Irish cream.\r\n\r\nHere's one of those \"looks like you fussed\" desserts that is so easy it's become a standard for me. I love the mocha version, but pure chocolate lovers may prefer using chocolate chip ice cream. The cookie crust is a snap to make. \u2014Recipe contributor Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 2 hours, 10 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Bananas, brown sugar, butter, rum, walnuts, vanilla ice cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nAn ice cream recipe in a slow cooker? Yes\u2014it's for the sauce. What a clever way to make this rich, rum-sweetened banana topping that tastes absolutely divine spooned over vanilla ice cream.\r\n\r\nThe flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my go-to choice for any family get-together. \u2014Recipe contributor Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Peach Melba<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 50 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Peaches, lemon juice, sugar, raspberry jam, vanilla ice cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nPeach melba is proof that a sophisticated dessert doesn't have to be complicated. Poach peach halves in lemon and sugar until tender, then chill and serve with ice cream. It's a lovely dish to make with freshly picked summer peaches. Use leftover fruit in any of these peach recipes<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIt's simple to prepare a memorable dessert for just you and someone else. Straight from our Test Kitchen, this yummy classic peach melba recipe features fresh peaches and a super delicious raspberry sauce for drizzling. \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Rice flour, butter, egg, cocoa, sugar, vanilla ice cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nNo need to convert your recipe to a gluten-free version<\/a>. Soft, gluten-free chocolate cookies use ingredients like xanthan gum, potato starch and tapioca flour to achieve the right texture. Look for GF ingredients in the baking aisle from brands like Bob's Red Mill. Sandwich the cookies with vanilla or any flavor ice cream you like.\r\n\r\nThese chilly gluten-free ice cream sandwiches are perfect for hot, sunny days. The gluten-free chocolate cookie is so tasty you could eat it plain\u2026but you won't want to miss out on the ice cream! \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Rainbow Sherbet Angel Food Cake<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Prepared angel food cake, rainbow sherbet, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTurn an ordinary angel food cake into a colorful, frozen dessert. Rainbow sherbet creates a tie-dye effect between the layers, and the fruit flavors are delicious with the light cake and clouds of sweetened whipped cream.\r\n\r\nTalk about a dessert that pops off the plate! Sometimes I make this easy cake even more eye-catching by tinting the whipped cream. Use whatever sherbet flavor combination you like. \u2014Recipe contributor Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tartufo<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream, amaretti cookies, Amarena cherries, dark chocolate chips\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTartufo is an impressive ice cream dessert that anyone can make. Just use a large mixing bowl to create layers of ice cream, crushed amaretti cookies, cherries and fudge sauce. The chocolate covering the tartufo is homemade \"magic shell<\/a>\" chocolate sauce. (This is a fun one to make with kids.)\r\n\r\nThis dome-shaped dessert hails from Calabria, in Southern Italy. It's made with ice cream, filled with cookies and enrobed in rich dark chocolate. \u2014Recipe contributor Anna Francese Gass, New Canaan, Connecticut<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Shortbread cookies, cream of coconut, lemon juice, vanilla ice cream, whipped topping\r\nLevel:<\/strong> IntermediateGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe no-bake crust of this ice cream cake is a blend of buttery shortbread cookies,<\/a> shredded coconut and macadamia nuts. Coconut and lemon in the vanilla ice cream filling are delicious together. Make this dessert for spring and summer celebrations.\r\n\r\nI developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut combines beautifully with the tart lemon juice, and the streusel adds a nice crunch. Look for cream of coconut in the cocktail mixer section of your grocery store. \u2014Recipe contributor Janet Gill, Canton, Ohio<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>All-American Banana Split<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Banana, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice creams, strawberries, pineapple, whipped cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> BeginnerGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nEveryone should know how to make a banana split! This staple of old-fashioned ice cream shops and soda fountains is ideal for sharing and has something for everyone: fruit, peanuts, chocolate sauce and three kinds of ice cream.\r\n\r\nIn 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drugstore. We still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. \u2014Recipe contributor Melissa Blystone, Latrobe, Pennsylvania<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Copycat DQ Ice Cream Cake<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour, 10 minutes + freezing\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Vanilla and chocolate ice creams, Oreo cookies, Magic Shell chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, whipping cream\r\nLevel:<\/strong> AdvancedGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nOur recipe shows you how to replicate Dairy Queen's famous ice cream cake. You'll need a standard springform pan, and yes, springforms are used for more than cheesecake<\/a>. The cake includes layers of ice cream, homemade ganache and a chocolate cookie crust.\r\n\r\n