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We love ice cream as much as the next person – ok, we probably love it more, but that’s neither here nor there. Let’s just say we’re experts when it comes to determining the most delicious ice cream flavors and combinations. Which brings us to the following list: Our favorite homemade ice cream treats! Did you know that July is national ice cream month? We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than trying out a new ice cream dessert recipe!

Homemade Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

Dulce De Leche, caramel, homemade ice cream with drops of caramel on top.

While homemade ice cream is generally hard to beat in the comfort food and flavor department, this particular homemade ice cream is dangerously good. It’s just sweet enough, with that caramelly dulce de leche flavor running throughout punctuated by pockets of that same sticky, gooey gold. And lucky for you (and us too) this ice cream isn’t custard-based, so it’s easy enough that even the most novice of kitchen novices can handle it. (That also means that you’re looking at just about thirty minutes from liquid mixture to spoon-in-mouth. See? We told you it was dangerous.) Get the recipe here!

Snickers Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Ice cream cake is always a popular option for birthday parties, regular parties…I mean, really, they’re amazing just about every day. Rather than buying something at a local ice cream shop or grocery store, we decided to make our own ice cream cake! It’s super easy to do and tasted absolutely delicious. And we all know how well chocolate and peanut butter go together! Get the recipe here!

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie

Whether it’s an ice cream cake, an icebox cake, or an ice cream pie, we’re all about frozen desserts around here. They’re simple to make and always seem to make a crowd of folks happy. Well, this Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie might be the ultimate crowd pleaser. It’s insanely good. Get the recipe here!

Deep-Fried Ice Cream

If you want a fun and tasty dessert that is not only delicious, but also looks incredible and never fails to impress, this is the dessert for you! Deep-fried ice cream. While ice cream can always stand on its own as a sweet tooth-satiating dessert, frying it adds a whole other element that transforms the staple into something completely different. It’s got a sweet, crunchy outer layer – drizzled in chocolate and caramel sauce, and topped with whipped cream, naturally – and a perfectly cold and creamy center when you bite into it…what’s not to love about it?? Get the recipe here!

Lazy Ice Cream Cake

This dessert is the ultimate hack because it’s easy, fun, and perfect for summer. You don’t need to worry about making a filling from scratch, plus, the ice cream bars are a tasty surprise to find once you take that first bite. Trust us, this is a crowd-pleaser every time, so go stock up on ice cream and ice cream sandwiches, and get going before it melts! Get the recipe here!