Foodie Friday: Ice Cream Dreams ~ Recipes & More

{ Via: She Knows }

The minute the weather heats up, I start thinking about ice cream. What about you? The truth is, the ice cream at the market leaves me disappointed. It's just not what my Mom churned back in the day. July is National Ice Cream Month. I think it is high time we indulge in a frozen treat that we make ourselves. This roundup of recipes has a little something for everyone, the vegan, the chocoholic, the bacon lover and more.  Here's the scoop.

 Summer Berry Ice Cream Cake
A chic cake that isn't childish. This one will impress the grownups.
Camilla Styles

Pink Lemonade Ice Cream
This recipe has a short list of ingredients and can be whipped up without an ice cream maker. Sounds perfect for a hot Summer day.
House of Yumm

Cuisinart Gelateria Ice Cream Maker
I have a Cuisinart. Not this exact model, but this looks even more efficient. It's on sale now at
Sur La Table

Blueberry Butter Cookie Gelato With Homemade Waffle Cone Cups
Doesn't the name alone give you a warm fuzzy feeling?  It's made with fresh blueberries, and the color is fabulous!
Cooking For Keeps 

Cannoli Ice Cream Made With Fresh Ricotta Cheese
Can't you just imagine the fluffy texture of this frozen treat? Made with cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe mimics the the flavor of a cannoli.
Cooking Divine  

Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
No ice cream machine? No problem. This easy recipe requires no machine. You whip it up not churn it.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet 

Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream Cookie Dough Blizzard
Is it bad that it is 7:00 A.M. and I want one of these now? Love that this recipe is made with full fat coconut milk.
Half Baked Harvest

Sur La Table Ice Cream Tubs
A genius idea for homemade ice cream. They are BPA free, which is important, and the silicone lids prevent freezer burn. 
Sur La Table 

Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches Cake
Said to be the easiest Ice Cream Cake ever, it has only four ingredients. It is so perfect party for big and little kids. Watch a step by step video at
Sprinkle Bakes

 Brandy Ice Cream
This recipe had me at Brandy. Oh the stories I could tell about nights out with friends and Brandy Alexanders! If you want a good time, try it this weekend.
Pass The Sushi

German Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream
Elizabeth, the author of this recipe says it best: "It hits all of my pleasure buttons: rich, creamy dark chocolate ice cream? Check. Gooey chocolate-pecan frosting? Check. Fudgy brownie pieces sprinkled liberally throughout? Check and mate." Enough said.
Sugar Hero

Mimosa Floats
Now why haven't we thought of this before? This is a surprisingly cool take on the classic. Brunch anyone?
Julie's Eats and Treats

Boozy Coconut Hot Fudge Milk Shakes
So what's the booze? It's coconut rum. These look and sound divine!
Front & Main

Vegan Mint Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
This recipe is filled with unexpected delights like coconut and cashews, mint leaves and chocolate chunks made with super foods.  Funny thing....your body will thank you for this ingredient list.
This Rawsome Vegan Life

Salted Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars
Okay. This recipe is for moi! Nothing is better to me than chocolate and peanut butter...well maybe champagne and lobster. This delectable duo is like the perfect storm. These are a Summer must!
How Sweet It Is

Hickory Peach Ice Cream With Candied Bacon
With this ingredient deck, this ice scream is sure to be sweet, smoky, and super tasty. My Southern peach Mom made homemade peach ice cream all of the time. It is sensational.
Host The Toast

Nima Oberoi Lunares Pint Ice Cream Set
Like the cherry on top, these chic containers are made to serve with style.
Amara

Rabri Ice Cream With Beetroot & Raspberry Sauce
Say what? Rabri is an Indian dish — a rich pudding made with bread and milk. It’s usually served warm, but this version is churned into a creamy ice cream and served up with a naturally sweet beetroot sauce that is said to be insanely good. It's pretty, right?
Cookilicious

Wooden Spoons
No brain freeze with these! Pick your pattern and color, add a name or some glitter. Fun!
Mod Party 

Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches
OMG! On Father's Day, Mr. Shop This and I shared a Mini Donut Milkshake. It was beyond good. They are a delicious duo, so I know that this recipe will be delish!
Hein Stirred 

Vegan Double Chocolate Ice Cream + Coconut Caramel
Presentation is key in my book, and this recipe does not disappoint. It is made without any refined sugar. If you don't know already, the refined stuff is not good for our bodies. This recipe is pretty darn tempting.
Honestly Yum

Ice Cream FREEZE Bowl

Now this is clever. Have you ever noticed that the ice cream starts melting the minute you scoop it into the bowl? This serving bowl solves that problem.
Swoozies

Ricotta Ice Cream With Balsamic Strawberries
An unexpected but very Italian combination. When I want a touch of sweetness, I always reach for Balsamic.
Cup Of Jo

Coconut and Strawberry Ice Cream Terrine
Pretty impressive for a recipe with just three ingredients, right? Best yet, it takes less than ten minutes to assemble.
Bakers Royale

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