Ice cream is already a hero in its own right, but when it starts in a desert, it's pure magic. Classic yet versatile, refreshing yet indulgent, these ice cream desserts are your golden ticket to an ice cream wonderland. If you want to add something extra for desserts along with the surprise birthday cake for your husband on his special day, try these ice cream desserts.
1. Ice cream crepe cake
Ever wondered what a high-fashioned ice creme dessert will look like? The ice cream crepe cake dessert is the answer. Stack some 20 layers of crepes with ice cream and turn it into a dessert of sophistication.
Ingredients:
- 150 gm all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs (or 180 ml plant-based milk alternative)
- 300 ml milk
- 30 gm butter, melted
- 15 ml vanilla extract
- 50 gm sugar
- 500 gm strawberry ice cream
Procedure:
- Start the process by making the crepe batter. For that, whisk flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth. Make sure the batter of the crepe will be slightly thinner for easy spread. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a heated non-stick pan add oil. When the oil is warm, pour a small amount of batter into the pan and spread it thinly. Cook for at least 1-2 minutes. Make 15-20 crepes this way, depending on your desired height for the dessert.
- Let the crepes cool down completely.
- In the serving dish, lay one crepe. Over that, spread a thin layer of the strawberry ice creme. Then top it with another crepe.
- Repeat the layer until you reach the final piece of crepe. At the top layer spread a thicker layer of ice cream.
- Keep the stack of the crepe cake in the fridge for two hours at least. You can add some whipped cream and chopped strawberries to garnish before serving the ice cream dessert.
2. Affogato with a Twist
The Italians blessed us with the affogato, but here’s the twist: we’re taking the espresso-drowned dessert to the next level by switching up the flavors.
Ingredients:
- 100 ml Caramel ice cream (2 scoops)
- 50 ml Freshly brewed espresso
- 30 ml Chocolate liqueur
- 25 gm Crushed biscotti
How to Make It:
- Place your ice cream scoops in a shallow bowl or fancy shot glass.
- Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream, watching it melt into creamy perfection. The ice cream will gently melt by the warmth of the coffee.
- If you want to make it more special, add the chocolate liqueur for a boozy surprise.
- To garnish, sprinkle the crushed biscotti for a crunchy texture.
- Sip and scoop this blissful concoction.
3. Ice Cream Taco
If you love the concept of Oreo Pizza, you will definitely enjoy an Ice Cream Taco. Imagine crispy waffle shells filled with smooth ice cream, then topped with melted chocolate and all sorts of fun toppings.
Ingredients:
- 3 Waffle cones (flattened)
- 150 ml Chocolate ice cream (3 scoops)
- 100 gm Cadbury Dark chocolate chips (melted)
- 20 gm Shredded coconut
- 15 gm Rainbow sprinkles
How to Make It:
- Gently warm the waffle cones to make them flexible, then fold them into a taco shape.
- Fill each taco with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut and rainbow sprinkles.
- Freeze the tacos for 15 minutes before devouring.
4. Banana Split Ice Cream Float
Floats are cool, but they can be a little predictable. Enter the banana split ice cream float that combines the fun of a banana split with the fizz of a soda float. It's like a tropical vacation in a glass! This recipe is the ticket to enjoy fancy and ice cream desserts at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 Banana (sliced)
- 150 ml Vanilla ice cream (3 scoops)
- 200 ml Strawberry soda
- 30 ml Chocolate syrup
- 50 ml Whipped cream
- 1 Maraschino cherry
How to Make It:
- Layer banana slices at the bottom of a tall glass.
- Then add your scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Slowly pour the strawberry soda until the glass is filled, allowing it to bubble over the ice cream.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.
- Lastly, add a swirl of whipped cream and finish with a cherry. Grab a straw, and enjoy this delicious banana ice cream float.
- If you want to add more chocolate into the mixture, add a chocolate bomb in the soda which will add a burst of flavor to the float.