The Best Frozen Desserts: 17+ Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat
I scream; you scream; we all scream for frozen desserts! Here are 17+ of the best frozen dessert recipes to fall in love with this summer.
Summer is almost here. Can you feel the heat? (I sure can, but it's normal here in Arizona.)
In the summer, you can find me by the pool with some kind of frozen dessert.
Whether it's a bowl of ice cream or a popsicle, there's nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold treat that will help cool you off.
Ready to beat the heat? Here's a list of some of my favorite frozen dessert recipes to make this summer.
Types of Frozen Desserts
There are so many ways to use your freezer this summer. From sorbets to snow cones, here are some of the main types of frozen desserts:
- ice cream
- gelato
- sorbet
- popsicles
- slushies
- snow cones
- floats
- milkshakes
- frozen yogurt
- ice cream sandwiches
- parfaits
- frozen candy bars
- Italian ice
- affogatos
- frozen custard
- sherbet
- smoothies
- ice cream cake
- sundaes
Summer Desserts that Go with Ice Cream
If you love to bake in the summer and don't mind turning on the oven, there are lots of delicious desserts you can make that go perfectly with a scoop of ice cream.
Here are a few ideas:
- Fresh Peach Cobbler
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Mixed Berry Cobbler
- Cast Iron Mixed Berry Crisp
- Pear Tart
- Apple Crisp with Oat Topping
- Peach Raspberry Crisp
- Rum Cakes
You could also pair a plate of warm cookies or brownies into an ice cream sundae or use them to make ice cream sandwiches. These cinnamon cookies would be perfection.
You could even bring ice cream to breakfast and enjoy your pancakes and waffles à la mode!
Best Frozen Desserts
Try these sweet, tangy, and citrusy treats to keep yourself cool during the summer heat.
Champagne Floats make the perfect easy party cocktail and punch idea for any party! Using champagne or prosecco and black cherry or raspberry sorbet, you can have a beautiful cocktail that's perfect for sharing!
Citrus Sangria Popsicles are the perfect way to celebrate the inevitable end of summer. These boozy popsicles are sweet, tangy and feel just like you're sipping on a glass of traditional sangria. They're made with a citrus simple syrup, red wine, orange and lime juice with a pint of cinnamon. You're end of summer get togethers will be a hit with these popsicles!
No ice cream maker? No problem! This simple, no-churn, salted caramel fudge ice cream is the perfect treat.
Without any artificial or added sugars, this punch is flavorful and just sweet enough to cool off with in the summer.
This three-ingredient ice cream recipe is quick, easy, and sure to be a fan favorite.
These healthy peach lemonade popsicles are the perfect summer treat! Cool down with these refined sugar free, creamy, fruity pops.
The sweetness and crunch of this strawberry granola parfait no churn ice cream makes it a perfect summer treat.
Creamy, fruity, and crunchy. A texture explosion that will put a smile on anyone who tries this frozen strawberries and cream dessert!
California Avocado Frozen Yogurt is made with yogurt, avocados, lime juice, honey, and salt in your ice cream maker for a healthy and delicious sweet treat!
Covered in sprinkles, these gorgeous ice cream sandwiches are perfect for summer.
Blackberry Lemon Icebox Cake takes no time to pull together and has a fruity zing that will be sure to cool you off in the summer.
Peaches in the summer? Yes, please! With only three ingredients, this Frozen Peach Yogurt (FroYo) is too simple to not have in your summer recipe carousel.
Oreo Caramel Frozen Yogurt Cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
This dairy-free Rhubarb Coconut Ice Cream is a perfect blend of tart and sweet flavors that is like a burst of summer with every bite.
Frozen Yogurt Bark has a perfect blend of creaminess and crunchiness. Pair that with the sweetness of fresh fruit, you have a delightful summer treat.
Who could say no to a slice of frozen cheesecake? This is perfect for the times when you don't want to turn on your oven, but still want the joy of baking!
