Looking to cool down in the summer months? These ice cream desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth. We have options for entertaining, including build-your-own ice cream sandwiches and sensational ice cream cakes. Our family favourites, like arctic rolls, are sure to delight both kids and grown-ups.
Our guide includes no-cook recipes, minimal ingredients and quick desserts that can come together in five minutes. We also include gluten-free and vegetarian recipes.
For more chilled sweet treats, browse our ultimate collections of ice cream recipes, semifreddo recipes and no-bake desserts.
1. Banana, chocolate & tahini cheat’s ice cream
Whip up this irresistible ice cream in no time using ripe bananas and milk. The combination of creamy banana, rich chocolate and nutty tahini creates a decadent, silky treat with a hint of savoury depth. Perfect for a quick, indulgent dessert with minimal effort.
For more entertaining ideas, see our dinner party dessert collection.
2. Peanut butter & jelly doughnut ice cream sandwiches
These playful ice cream sandwiches are the ultimate indulgence, pairing pillowy shop-bought doughnuts with swirls of peanut butter and fruity jam ice cream. The combination of soft doughnut, creamy ice cream and sticky jam is simply irresistible. They’re fun to assemble and guaranteed to impress, too.
Peanut butter fan? Check out our full collection of peanut butter recipes.
3. Cookies & cream ice cream cake
This indulgent ice cream cake layers rich, creamy cookies & cream ice cream with chunks of biscuits for a textural treat. The combination of smooth ice cream and chewy cookie pieces offers a nostalgic flavour that’s always a crowdpleaser. It’s a freezer-friendly showstopper that's perfect for parties.
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4. Cherry & pistachio no-churn ice cream
This easy no-churn recipe marries the sweetness of fresh cherries with the richness of pistachio butter. Swirls of tangy cherry compote and crunchy, toasted pistachios make every scoop a luxurious delight. It’s a showstopping treat that’s simple to prepare and bursting with flavour.
See more nutty pistachio recipes.
5. Tres leches ice cream with strawberries
Inspired by the classic Latin American cake, this ice cream is luxuriously creamy thanks to the addition of a trio of milks. Served with juicy strawberries, it’s a celebration of smooth, sweet and fruity flavours. Quick to prepare, it's an indulgent dessert for any occasion.
Take a look at more fruity strawberry dessert recipes.
6. Cookies & cream no-churn ice cream
Create a dreamy dessert with just a handful of ingredients: double cream, condensed milk and speculoos biscuits. The cinnamon-spiced biscuits and biscuit spread are rippled through the ice cream base, creating a lovely marbled effect with crunchy elements. No churning required – just freeze and enjoy.
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7. Rice pudding ice cream
Transform the comfort of classic rice pudding into a frozen delight with this easy recipe. Gently spiced with nutmeg, the ice cream is creamy and nostalgic, with a lovely texture from the rice. It’s a unique twist on a much-loved pudding, perfect for making ahead.
Browse through more of our rice pudding recipes.
8. Mango ice cream with coconut sprinkles
This tropical treat is a breeze to make and packed with sunny flavour. Creamy mango ice cream is finished with a scattering of toasted coconut for a crunchy, exotic finish. It’s a refreshing and vibrant pudding that’s perfect for summer days.
For more inspiration, see our mango dessert collection.
9. Brown bread ice cream
Give leftover bread a new lease of life with this clever no-churn ice cream. The result is a creamy, comforting frozen treat with subtle toasty flavour and a hint of caramel from the brown bread. It’s a nostalgic British classic that's been reimagined for summer.
For more ideas for using up surplus ingredients, see our 41 ways to use up leftover ingredients.
10. Peach & red berry ice cream cake
Our peach & red berry ice cream cake combines raspberries, redcurrant and peaches for a gorgeous summer treat. Soured cream and mascarpone make this luxurious cake extra-creamy. Try serving with berries and our red berry coulis.
For more fruity desserts, see our collection of red berry recipes.
11. Chocolate hazelnut ice cream cheesecake
For a rich dessert that's sure to make an impact, try this silky hazelnut ice cream cheesecake. This easy recipe uses only four ingredients and doesn't require any cooking. It comes together in just 15 minutes. Just leave to freeze overnight and this luxe dessert is ready for your dinner party.
For more options, see our collection of hazelnut recipes.
12. Raspberry & dark chocolate cheat's ice cream terrine
Wow your guests at a summer garden party with a showstopping raspberry and dark chocolate ice cream terrine. This multilayered marvel is deceptively easy to make and only uses a few ingredients. Mixing double cream with condensed milk gives a beautifully silky ice cream, which is marbled with swirls of raspberry purée and sandwiched between crunchy layers of dark chocolate.
For another layered chilled treat, try our equally simple coffee ice cream terrine.
13. Club Tropicana ice cream cake
For a tropical twist, make our Club Tropicana ice cream cake. This showstopping cake layers mango and raspberry sorbet, sponge, ice cream and chocolate. Shop-bought cake makes this summer dessert easy to whip up – no baking required. Vibrant mango and raspberry sorbet highlights the flavours of the season. It's a sure bet to wow any dinner party guests.
For more inspiration, see our summer dessert collection.
14. Churros ice cream sandwich
Our churros ice cream sandwich combines a Spanish-style doughnut coated in cinnamon sugar with ice cream. Try filling with dulce de leche, vanilla or chocolate ice cream. This unique dessert takes the average ice cream sandwich up a notch. For a more traditional take, try our chocolate-chip cookie ice-cream sandwiches. Kids will love these scrumptious treats.
For more kid-friendly puddings, see our family dessert collection.
15. Classic Arctic roll
Our classic Arctic roll is a retro dessert guaranteed to delight kids and grown-ups. Homemade strawberry jam and vanilla ice cream makes this frozen dessert extra special. For a twist on the classic recipe, see our clotted cream & raspberry ripple arctic roll or our Black Forest Arctic roll.
For more vintage favourites, see our retro dessert collection.
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