Looking for a delicious ice cream idea. We've got 10 luscious ice cream treats that will make you rethink your plain vanilla scoop. All of these recipes will taste amazing on a hot summer day!

This delightful and delicious ice cream is swirled with frosted circus animal cookies. Garnish the mountain of ice cream with a cookie, sprinkles, and pink striped paper straws for a super sweet presentation.
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C is for cookie. That’s good enough for me . . . and even better if it’s in ice cream form! Everyone from preschoolers to grandparents will recognize this sweet treat as being inspired by everyone’s favorite monster. Nom nom!
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If you want an adorable and delicious ice cream treat in a jiffy, you can’t do better than these frozen, candy-crusted pops. They’re easy to make and endlessly customizable.
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If you’re planning a Finding Nemo, Finding Dory, or under-the-sea-theme pool party, these adorable fish ice cream cones must make an appearance! Get creative by adjusting the colors to your theme, and prepare for your kiddos to flip.
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This wacky ice cream is not just a fantasy myth; it really exists, complete with neon colors and crazy rainbow sprinkles. Best of all, you don’t need an ice cream machine to make it!
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Buttery cookie dough is baked into cups, and then filled with sliced banana, ice cream, chocolate, and all your favorite banana split toppings. Yum!
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If you can’t get your hands on real Key limes, don’t fret. Served in a mason jar with a green chevron paper straw, this dreamy, zesty milkshake is just as tasty with regular limes.
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This recipe reinvents a summer classic–strawberry shortcake–as an ice cream dessert you’ll love! When it comes time to serve them, up the cute factor with a bit of wax paper and charming red baker’s twine.
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Cool, creamy, tart, and refreshing. These frozen yogurt-based pops have all the flavors you crave for summer. Turquoise striped paper straws make for cute popsicle “sticks.”
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This impressive ice cream cake is all about assembly–no cooking or churning required! Mounds of ice cream and sugar cones create a castle-like display that can be decorated with the sprinkles and candies of your choice.
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