23 frozen dessert recipes

Pistachio and chocolate icebox cake

The icebox cake is a US staple. Our version is made up of layers of ice cream and Oreos. Once you've finished it, put it in the freezer to firm up and it'll be easy to cut into wedges.

Cherry and pistachio neapolitan

Entertain guests with this effortless dessert that showcases Italy's best flavours – coloured like the Italian flag, your guests won't help but be impressed.

Malted milk and caramel ice cream pie

This ice cream pie is an easy make-ahead dessert that everyone will love. It will keep for up to a week, wrapped in clingfilm in the freezer – in case you're not inclined to share.

Instant mango fro-yo

Check out this super speedy dairy-free frozen yogurt. This easy recipe only uses three ingredients (lime, mango and coconut yogurt) and takes minutes to make.

Blackberry ripple ice cream sandwiches

These irresistible ice cream sandwiches are surprisingly quick to make and the ice cream part requires no churning whatsoever. (We have lots more ice cream sandwich recipes where this came from.)

Baked Alaska

Fluffy sponge is topped with creamy ice cream and a layer of shiny, scorched meringue for an impressive showstopper dessert – it is a classic for a reason!

Neapolitan semifreddo

Made with crushed fruit, pure vanilla and 70% chocolate, this neapolitan semifreddo is a posh version of a childhood favourite. Make the most out of strawberry season and make this classic dessert with a twist.

White chocolate and strawberry ice cream cake

Chocolate, ice cream and cake: three things we love in our puddings. Try this easy layered ice cream cake for a fun dessert.

Frozen yogurt bark

Shivi Ramoutar's yogurt bark is a great way to cool down on a hot day and makes for a novel BBQ dessert. It only takes 10 minutes of hands-on time too. Try changing up the toppings, if you like.

Frozen chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake

Check out this frozen Nutella cheesecake with classic bourbon biscuits and crunchy roasted hazelnuts. This indulgent dessert is easy to make and perfect for a summertime dinner party with friends. We have lots more Nutella recipes to try, too.

Turkish ice cream (dondurma)

Try Turkish ice cream this summer, made with goat's milk and vanilla. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Raspberry and rosewater kulfi with toasted almond sprinkles

Kulfi is an Indian ice cream made by evaporating whole milk until it’s really rich and almost caramelised. The beauty of enriching the milk like this is that you don’t need an ice cream maker to churn and break up ice crystals, so it’s an easy pudding to make. We have more individually portioned dessert ideas here.

Frozen yogurt with griddled nectarines and honeyed pistachios

This recipe makes for an easy, speedy dessert for four. It's stylish, light and low-calorie, too – ideal for a summer dinner party.

Strawberries and cream ice lollies

Strawberries and cream frozen together make the best ice lollies. Roast the berries, mix with condensed milk and freeze for a fun take on the classic English summer flavour combination. Check out our other ice lolly recipes too.

Chocolate and black pepper gelato

Try our recipe for indulgent and creamy homemade chocolate gelato spiced up with black pepper. Gelato differs from ice cream in the fat content – ice cream is usually made with cream, while gelato is milk-based. The trick to this silky smooth gelato is to add some liquid glucose – this lowers the freezing point so it doesn’t freeze rock solid.

Apricot and amaretti semifreddo

This no-churn Italian ice cream dessert is sure to impress dinner party guests. Make with fresh apricots and a dash of Ameretto, the best Italian liqueur.

Salted peanut butter caramel parfait

Salted caramel is welcome in any dessert of ours, and here it's got a peanut butter twist which makes it even more indulgent and addictive. Serve this silky frozen ice cream parfait at a dinner party, or keep a tub of it in the freezer for when you want a treat.

Banana split ice lollies

Use bananas, dark chocolate and non-dairy yogurt to make a dessert that helps keep your tummy in the best possible condition, in the tastiest way.

Frozen Daim bar and almond cake

Recreate this adored treat created by Jonas Karlsson of Linnea restaurant in Kew. Frozen Daim bar parfait is topped with caramelised chopped almonds and amaretto sauce to make a fun buy stylish dessert.

Black forest ice cream cake

Two classics collide to create a decadent ice cream terrine that’s surprisingly low effort and requires no oven cooking. This impressive make-ahead dessert uses shop-bought ice cream and is sure to wow guests.

Vienetta parfait

Handmade double-cream ice cream, ripples of salty caramel butterscotch and crunchy, rich, dark chocolate. This is the dessert you’ve been dreaming of, from Chelsea restaurant Rabbit.

Black cherry granita

Try our black cherry granita – it's a perfect summer palate cleanser. This recipe is super quick and easy to make, and it's great for a big crowd.