Classic Frozen Dessert Recipes

1 Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Remember how the cakey outsides of the classic ice cream sandwich would stick to the roof of your mouth? You'll want this homemade version to stick around, especially because the giant size means it's perfect for sharing.

Get the recipe: giant classic ice cream sandwich

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2 Drumsticks

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Better than a scoop of ice cream on a hot day, Drumsticks wrap vanilla ice cream in a sugar cone, hard chocolate shell, and a sprinkle of nuts. These step-by-step instructions show us how to get one without chasing the ice cream truck.

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3 Chipwich

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Chipwiches are the ultimate comfort dessert, pairing vanilla ice cream with chocolate chip cookies and rimmed with even more tiny chocolate nibs. This homemade version ups the ante by turning it into an entire ice cream cake! Each slice is like an individual Chipwich.

Get the recipe: Chipwich ice cream cake

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4 Otter Pops

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Otter Pops were as fun for kids to eat as they were delicious, so who would have thought that they would be so easy to make? These grown-up Otter Pops combine fresh fruit and vanilla yogurt and eliminate all the unnecessary sugar that you'll find in the prepackaged kind.

Get the recipe: DIY Otter Pops

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5 Klondike Bars

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The classic chocolate-dipped block of vanilla ice cream gets a delicious twist from homemade ice cream and "Magic Shell"!

Get the recipe: Klondike Bar

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6 Eskimo Pies

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The Eskimo Pie is about as basic a frozen novelty as they come: vanilla ice cream swathed in chocolate on a convenient stick. The homemade version requires some precise knife work, but the fact that you can customize the chocolate coating with delicious embellishments like sprinkles or sea salt makes it well worth the effort!

Get the recipe: dairy-free chocolate-covered ice cream bars

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7 Fudgesicles

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Creamy fudgesicles are a chocolaty warm-weather favorite, and homemade fudge pops are even more comforting.

Get the recipe: homemade fudgesicles

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8 Creamsicles

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The flavor of oranges and cream is always so refreshing in the Summer sun. Relive the nostalgia with homemade versions.

Get the recipe: orange creamsicles

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9 Choco Taco

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Ah, the Choco Taco. Who could forget the beloved family dinner classic reimagined as a sweet treat? With a little elbow grease and some keen observation, you too can create this ice cream truck favorite!

Get the recipe: homemade Choco Tacos

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