Whether you're a chocolate lover or a die-hard fan of old-fashioned vanilla bean ice cream, you'll probably agree that whatever the flavor, ice cream tastes best when shared. So take advantage of warm summer days to gather your family for an ice cream social. Here we've shared some of our favorite summertime ice cream recipes, all of which can be prepared up a few days in advance. Then, when you're ready, you can simply set out the ice creams with a variety of your favorite toppings and let your kids assemble their own sweet treats.
Recipes
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Fresh Peach Ice Cream
Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Salted Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
Strawberry-Crème Fraîche Ice Cream