Beat the heat with one (or all, this is a safe space) of these sweet frozen treats.
By Amy Valm
Updated Aug 27, 2021Photo: Maya Visnyei
Cool down on a hot day with this simple 3-ingredient treat the kids will love. Tip: To stop those melty summertime drips from the bottom of your cone, place a mini marshmallow inside before filling it with ice cream. Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Vanilla Ice Cream
Photo: Roberto CarusoEnjoy this chilled, easy-to-make cookies and cream cake at your next party. It’s perfect for summer birthdays.
Get the recipe here: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake
Photo: Maya VisnyeiRhubarb and frozen yogurt makes for a perfectly light summer dessert. Roasting the rhubarb first releases all of its sweetness, this is basically deconstructed pie à la mode. Get the recipe: Roasted Rhubarb and Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Parfait
Photo: Jodi PudgeIce cream wedged between two fudgey brownies?! Uhh, yes please. If you really wanted to impress your family, use our simple three-ingredient ice cream recipe a few slides ahead. Get the recipe: Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Photo: Jodi PudgeYou’re living your best life with one of these fruity rocket pops in hand. No need to visit the ice cream truck with this simple recipe. OK, maybe chase the truck sometimes because supporting small buisnesses. Get the recipe: Fruity Rocket Pops
Photo: Roberto CarusoIf you make this decadant dessert, be sure to invite us over, OK? It’s actually so simple, bake a butter and chocolate crumb crust, then fill it with chocolate frozen yogurt and chocolate shavings. Get the recipe: Triple-Chocolate Ice Cream Pie
Photo: Jodi PudgeWhat has strawberries, mangoes, bananas and Greek yogurt and tastes like, maybe, the best thing you’ve ever put in your mouth? This. This does. Get the recipe: Frozen Fruity Yogurt
Photo: Jodi PudgeGot a bunch of neglected bananas and leftover craft sticks? You’ve got yourself a pretty fun treat. Once frozen, dip banana-cicles in melted chocolate and roll through your topping of choice (we’re partial to cornflake cereal). Get the recipe: Banana Pops
Photo: Erik PutzImagine your kids’ faces when you tell them it’s popsicles for breakfast. Total acceptable when made of frozen Greek yogurt and fruity jam. Put them on a plate and serve with granola (we love this one) for sprinkling. Get the recipe: Yogurt Parfait Popsicles
Photo: David Zelikovitz and Maggie NaylorRead more: Summer desserts: 9 sweet treats to beat the heat 10 tasty no-bake desserts 24 tasty bite-sized desserts
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