Taking ice cream to the next level! Summertime means a mil (fun-fabulous things), but it also means MORE servings of ice cream. From heading to your local ice cream shops or parlors to keeping it simple at home – we’re all screaming for ice cream! And now that this treat has become super chic with DIY video tutorials popping up on your Facebook or Pinterest sharing the most trending unicorn desserts, it’s definitely time to step up your game with this dessert for summertime. Why be boring when you can easily (really – not kidding) make some seriously impressive chilled desserts?
Dessert DIY – and Other Ways to Be Awesome
- Bring on the sprinkles, hot honey, cones, and candied nuts plus a LOT of other add-ons to make your treats that VIP level
- Fave flavors include cinnamon roll, grilled watermelon cremolada, coffee custard, cucumber sorbet and even burnt toast! Oh – can’t leave out the chocolate tacos!
- Learn new tricks on the waffle sandwiches (using saltine crackers) or chocolate hazelnut baked Alaska or even the Philadelphia style super vanilla ice cream. Impressive!
- Know how to use feta and black pepper to make some savory chilled treats?
- Even used butternut squash?
Wait…What?
- Something called “spoom” can bring your ice cream VIP level to top levels.
- Don’t own a mixer? NO worries. Learn how to fancy up some store bought ice cream to impress your guests with these tips and tricks!
- Know what to do when your ice cream melts and how to fix it ASAP?
- Secrets of how to make a hot fudge even better than Dairy Queen…
- Best ways to legit have it for breakfast…
With THIS book – you got this, girl.
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I received this book to review from Blogging for Books in exchange for this post, but all opinions are my own.
You might not know this, but in Boston, sprinkles are known as jimmies. And yes, ice cream is oh so much better with jimmies. I am partial to coffee ice cream with chocolate jimmies 🙂
That’s a fun fact! I love sprinkles on my ice cream as well! Coffee ice cream sounds amazing! Thanks for stopping by!
I think I really need this book! I’ve never made my own ice-cream but always willing to give it a try. There’s so many awesome ways to up your ice-cream game! My niece had a make your own ice-cream sundae party a few years back and had all the toppings. It was so clever!
Girl, it is time to make your own ice cream and this book can help you with that. An ice cream party is the best kind of party! I think it’s awesome that your niece had one. Thanks for visiting!
Can ice cream even become better than it is? haha. This book sounds great!
I know, right! This book will definitely up your ice cream game! Thanks for the visit, have a lovely day!
Yummy Yummy I love ice-cream!! I will take a look at the book, sounds great. Great Post!!
Thanks! Its’ a cool book, if you know what I mean! Thanks for stopping by!
This sounds like a super fun book because ice cream is my favorite. I’m going to go ahead and get me one of these.
It sure is! You definitely should get one! Thanks for the visit.
Ice cream is my favorite treat! My family and I usually do Sundae’s on Sunday. We each have our own favorite flavors and toppings. What would you say is your favorite ice cream combo?
Sundaes on Sundays is awesome! I think this book will definitely make your sundaes so much more fun! I’m a simple girl and vanilla and sprinkles make me happy! Thanks for dropping by!
Hold up… what? I love ice cream and so do my kids! This recipe book will be so much fun to have!!! I will definitely have fun making my own ice cream creations! Yeah!
This book will make you and your kids super happy! Make sure to get one for the summer! Thanks for dropping by!
Oh dear…i love ice creams. They are my weakness and this one is pure indulgence. Yummy!!
That’s why you need to get this book! So you can have all the ice cream you want. Thanks for the visit!
My mom and I positively love to make yummy treats together! Now that I am home from college, we have been having the time of our lives thinking of different recipes to try. I will have to pick up this book for our baking adventures!
That is the sweetest! You will definitely enjoy this book, it’s worth getting especially if it means making more sweet treats with your mom! Thanks for stopping by!
Yum, I love some good ice cream. I always loved making home made ice cream with my step dad. Now that I have kids, my daughter makes it with him 🙂
Who doesn’t love ice cream, right? I think your step dad would love to have this book so he can make more creations with your daughter! I appreciate the visit!
OK now I want to learn more about how to bring my treats to a whole new level. I typically like to impress my guest at summer birthday parties .
That’s awesome! This book has the answers you seek. It’s great for parties! Thanks for stopping by!
I need this book! I love ice cream and especially during the summer, it’s a great treat for guests and after dinner. I would love to learn how to take my treats to the next level!
We all need this book in our lives, for ourselves and for entertaining as well. Ice cream is the bomb! Thanks for visiting!
This sounds like my kind of book! I have never tried honey on my ice. cream but I am intrigued! I will have to give that a shot!!
This book is awesome! And you should totally try ice cream with honey! Do tell us how it goes! Thanks for the visit!
I like dressing up my ice cream before I put it in my belly! This sounds so good and I MUST HAVE this book! It’s always fun to play with your food especially when it’s ice cream… in the summer!
I totally agree! I love ice cream in the summer and adding toppings and making it on your own levels up the experience! You should get this book! Thanks for dropping by!
My favorite ice cream flavor is cookies and cream and my little girls love chocolate with lots of sprinkles on top! For them, it’s the best reward after accomplishing different tasks.
Ice cream is the best reward for everything. I think you and your girls have good taste! Thanks for stopping by!
This book sounds fabulous. It would make such a great housewarming or hostess gift as well.
It’s fab as it gets! It’s definitely great as a gift! Thanks for the visit!
Wow those deserts all look amazing. I need to have a massive desert make up and use all the chocolates and sprinkles x
That’s an awesome idea you got there! Chocolates and sprinkles? YES PLEASE! Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Sorry I got totally distracted by this line cinnamon roll, grilled watermelon cremolada, coffee custard, cucumber sorbet and even burnt toast! Oh – can’t leave out the chocolate taco- how have I not heard of these ice cream flavours. More to the point who is going to come round my house and make them for me lol. It is raining in the UK at the moment sadly but I like the sound of the homemade ice cream xx
I can’t blame you for being distracted! I would be too… or I was while writing this post! It’s crazy awesome how many flavors of ice cream there is and how much more you can make at home! Ice cream is not just for the summer, try it while it’s raining, it’s a little dramatic but it’s definitely a delicious experience! Enjoy the day, thanks for the visit!
Seriously, nothing better than homemade ice cream!!! I need this cookbook in my life!!!!!! Baked Alaska? Yes please!
I agree! Homemade Ice Cream = THE BOMB! You should get this book, it’s calling your name! 😉 Thanks for dropping by!
Ice cream is one of those things that everyone loves. Going to your favorite ice cream parlor or getting it for kids who love ice cream is the stuff of happy memories. I would like to see how this great subject is tackled.
Ice cream is THE best dessert there is and it’s awesome when you share it with the people that you love. I think it’s even better when you make it for them. This book is all about that and more. Thanks for the visit!
I love ice cream and homemade… even better! I’ve never even thought of some of these flavors, cucumber sorbet?! That sounds so refreshing for summertime!
Homemade is the best right? I think you should totally get this book, it will open your world to so many other flavors! Thanks for the visit!
My husband has a huge sweet tooth and loves his ice cream. Anything that can teach me to make it at home is something I need!
Then this book is definitely the perfect one for you! It’s going to help you learn different homemade ice cream recipes that you and your husband will surely enjoy! Thanks for dropping by!
I have never made my own ice cream, but I am willing to give it a try. You know that it has to be better than what you buy in the store!
That’s exactly why homemade is better! You get to choose what goes in it! You should totally start making your own! This book will help. 😉 Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
These look delish! And who doesn’t love ice cream so new ways to serve it would definitely go down a treat with us! Fab giveaway too!
That’s why it’s awesome to make your own! You should totally join the giveaway for this book! Thanks for stopping by!
This is super fun! My kids recently came up with a new tradition – ice cream sundaes on Ice Cream Sunday – so we are going with it…at least until the cold weather returns in Maine 🙂
Aww yeah! Your kids definitely know how to make Sunday better! This book is a must have if that’s the case. Imagine all the sundaes you’re going to be making! Thanks for the visit!
We are huge fans of ice cream at out house. Our kids LOVE ice cream and any sprinkles or any extra makes it eve n better. 🙂
I’m a huge fan as well. Sprinkles are awesome and this book will totally be perfect for your family! Have a great day!
Ooooo your photos are so cute. I am SO in the mood for an ice cream right now. Loving the idea for black pepper… I need to read this!
You should totally get this book! It’s going to open your mind to a lot of different ice cream flavors! Thanks for stopping by!
My mind was blown recently when I figured out how to make high protein tofu ice cream in my vitamix! Seriously so good, and you are right the toppings and additions make ALL the difference!
Wow! I’ve never made ice cream from Tofu before! Toppings are the BEST! Have a great day!
An entire book about ice cream? What a fun summer read! I’d love to add it to my night stand but I might end up getting out of bed for a snack.
LOL! This book is going to change your life!, I promise! Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!
Omg now this sounds like one interesting book!!! I just love ice cream so I need to get a copy of this and give it a read!
It’s definitely worth getting! This book is all about ice cream and you’re going to love it! Thanks for stopping by!
Ice cream is the perfect treat, especially during the hot and sweltering months of summer. I’ll definitely have to check out this book sometime! 🙂
This book is worth checking out! And yes, ice cream is the best way to beat the heat this summer! Thanks for the visit!
I am a huge ice cream fan especially now that I live in North Carolina! It’s so hot here and you need treats to keep you nice and cool! I am excited to check out this book!
Ice cream is the best especially when it’s hot and you need something to help cool you down! This book is for you! Thanks for the visit.
I absolutely love ice cream, but I’ve never tried making it at home! Your versions all look super delicious 🙂
Louise x
It’s the best! You should totally try making ice cream at home, just imagine all the flavors you can enjoy! They are delicious! Thanks for dropping by!
This looks really good. I would really like to use this next in the 4th of July for a fun dessert.
It would be PERFECT for the 4th of July! I’m sure your ice cream is going to be a hit! Have a great day!
My kids will only have ice cream with sprinkles in it! We never run out at our house! It’s still our summer favorite 🙂