Do you know what the best way to beat the summer heat is? A frozen treat! Anything cold, chilled, and totally refreshing is very much welcome. If you’re looking for the best frozen desserts, we have some delicious recipes for you.
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
If you want to make ahead summer desserts, you might like this one because it is incredibly easy to make. There are only two ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 4 frozen peeled bananas, chopped
Add peanut butter and bananas to a food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth. Enjoy it immediately, or store it in the freezer.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Are you craving silky sweet ice cream?
Try this interesting take on a mint chocolate ice cream. I promise you that you won’t be able to find something like this in stores!
Get the full recipe here.
Corn Ice Pops
This corn ice pop recipe is one of the many must-try summer treats.
Give these neat corn ice pops a shot this summer. It’s a unique treat that is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ears of corn, kernels removed, cobs reserved
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup agave
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch sea salt
Heat a medium saucepan and add milk, corn, and corn cobs over medium heat. Turn down the heat once it’s bubbly, and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Then, let cool for 10 minutes – discard the cobs. Use a slotted spoon to remove 1 cup of the kernels and reserve.
In a blender, combine the remaining corn and milk mixture, the yogurt, agave, vanilla, salt, and puree until smooth. Add reserved corn and pulse once on low.
Freeze the mixture in ice-pop molds or small paper cups. Add ice-pop sticks, too.
Mango Lassi Frozen Treat
These cold treats are easy to make, and your kids will love them. You’ll need the following ingredients:
- One 16oz bag of frozen mango chunks, thawed
- One 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
Put the mango, condensed milk, ginger, cardamom, and lime zest/juice in a blender. Puree until the mixture is smooth.
Then, distribute the mixture into small paper cups and add an ice-pop stick in the middle. Freeze them until firm – usually takes 6 hours.
Graham Cracker and Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
This ice cream sandwich is very similar to a s’more. It uses graham crackers, but the filling is ice cream and chocolate ganache. This makes it perfect for the summertime.
See the full recipe here.
Frozen Lemon Cream Pie
So you think it’s just another traditional lemon cream pie?
While the filling is simple, this delectable treat has a sweet-tangy lemon taste that compliments the taste of a frozen pie topped with whipped cream!
Get the recipe here.
Blueberry Yogurt Pops
This dessert requires only two ingredients – Greek yogurt and blueberries! It’s finger-lickin’ good, literally!
Find this healthy recipe here.
Watermelon Sorbet
Watermelon could be your go-to base ingredient for a highly refreshing sorbet if you want some refreshing desserts.
Make a delicious watermelon sorbet at home by following this recipe.
Takeaway
These frozen and refrigerated desserts are perfect for the summer. You can make them ahead and even stock up on a few, so you’ll have a frozen treat ready any time of the day!