These are our best Christmas ice cream cake recipes (2024)

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Dessert

November 21, 2019

Christmas in Australia can be hot, hot, hot. Cool down with our frozen desserts.

These are our best Christmas ice cream cake recipes (4)Women's Weekly Food

These are our best Christmas ice cream cake recipes (5)

It’s not all warm sticky puddings and fruit mince pies, especially when you’re celebrating Christmas in Australia and our weather is far from cool. Here’s our collection of indulgent ice-cream cake recipes that are cool, creamy and the perfect way to end an Aussie Christmas lunch.

November 11, 2015

Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings

These deliciously sweet frozen puddings are perfect for a hot Australian Christmas celebration. We’ll show you the quick way to make these impressive desserts with minimal effort.

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December 5, 2022

The-night-before Christmas ice-cream cake

Cool down Christmas Day with this frozen treat.

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Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait

Parfait means ‘perfect’ in French and there’s a lot about this chocolate, honey and red berry version that is perfect. For starters, it’s easy to make and doesn’t melt too quickly which means it’s great for entertaining. It also looks amazing.

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May 31, 2009

Christmas ice-cream pops

store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve. Ice-cream pops will keep for up to a week. Make the ice-cream pops 1 or 2 days ahead. Use rounded ice-cube trays if possible. Note

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Dessert

November 26, 2022

Cassata

Italian ice-cream isn’t just about gelato. Christmas is the perfect time to try out this beautiful looking cassata.

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April 20, 2010

Chocolate ice-cream celebration cake

Chocolate ice-cream celebration cake

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October 31, 2009

Celebration ice-cream and cake terrine

For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat’s ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.

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November 30, 2010

Festive ice-cream cake with caramel sauce

‘Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring … because you haven’t made the pudding yet! Don’t despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.

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Dessert

December 16, 2021

Frozen Christmas pudding

Cool down this Christmas.

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Dessert

November 30, 2009

Lemon and raspberry semifreddo

Limoncello liqueur is an Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur made from the peel only of fragrant lemons. The peels are steeped in a good-quality clear alcohol then diluted with sugar and water.

July 25, 2008

Brandied prune and chocolate terrine

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July 31, 2010

Christmas ice-cream pudding bites

These little morsels only improve with time.Make 1 or 2 days ahead. Use rounded ice-cube trays if possible as the ice-cream blocks will unmould more easily.You can also make this as a log. Place ice-cream mixture in a bar cake pan lined with baking paper.Once frozen, place on a wire rack and drizzle with melted […]

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Baking

November 29, 2021

Santa Claus Christmas ice-cream cake

A delight for adults and kids alike.

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Baking

November 3, 2017

Cherry and ginger ice-cream cake

Traditional Christmas flavours are given a decadent update and a distinctly Australian twist in this cherry and ginger ice-cream cake. Topped with brandied cherries, it’s sure to be the talk of the town.

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July 31, 1976

Raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad

Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad – a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!

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Dessert

November 30, 2010

Frozen christmas pudding

Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.

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Dessert

November 30, 2009

White chocolate frozen Christmas pudding

This recipe can be made 1 week ahead. Add chocolate coating up to 3 hours before serving. Note

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Dessert

January 10, 2023

Frozen tiramisu

A perfect marriage of two of dessert favourites -tiramisu and ice cream.

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Dessert

December 4, 2019

Maggie Beer’s fruit mince semifreddo with strawberries

Boozy fruit mince gives this classic semi-frozen dessert a Christmas twist.

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FAQs

What is the frosting on ice cream cake made of? ›

Frost with whipped cream: Whip the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla until it forms soft peaks. Use an offset spatula to spread the whipped cream all over the cake. If desired, use a piping bag to create rosettes or other decorations.

Does Carvel make a Christmas ice cream cake? ›

Christmas Tree Ice Cream Cake: Christmas Cake Ice Cream. Get into the spirit and the ice cream this season. Get festive with ice cream, crunchies and lots of whipped frosting.

What ice cream flavor goes with carrot cake? ›

Cream cheese frosting is a classic and delicious pairing for carrot cake, complementing its sweet and spiced flavors. Additionally, a cup of hot tea or a scoop of vanilla ice cream can be great accompaniments to enhance the overall dessert experience.

What flavor ice cream goes with coconut cake? ›

Sometimes, opposites attract, so that's why we suggest a sweet and sour pairing. Put Mayor Freddy's Vanilla Bean with a lemon or coconut cake. Our vanilla flavor comes from Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans, so it would go perfect with any cake, but why not give it a fruity twist.

Why is ice cream cake frosting so good? ›

The texture remains luxuriously light instead of frosty. Stabilized whipped cream also has an unmatched consistency. While feather-light and airy, it's still firm enough to retain its shape, and the secret ingredient that makes stabilized whipped cream the perfect ice cream cake frosting is unflavored gelatin.

Can you use regular frosting on ice cream cake? ›

What is the best type of frosting for your ice cream cake? Should you go with buttercream or a simple whipped cream? With ice cream cakes, traditional buttercream may harden excessively, especially when frozen or refrigerated. You're better off with whipped cream, but not just any old whipped cream.

What is the new Christmas cake ice cream? ›

In 2021, Little Debbie—considered number one in the United States for baked sweet goods and based in Collegedale, Tennessee—launched Christmas Tree Cakes as a pint-sized ice cream flavor sold exclusively at Walmart. Naturally, it sold like hotcakes.

What are the Crunchies in a Carvel ice cream cake made of? ›

Those chocolate crunchies are made using the same delicious cookies from our Flying Saucer Ice Cream Sandwiches. This ain't no ordinary cookie crumble. This is a patented Carvel delicacy at its finest.

Is birthday cake ice cream the same as cake batter ice cream? ›

Are cake batter and birthday cake ice cream the same? No! Birthday cake flavored ice cream typically tastes like vanilla buttercream and is decorated with sprinkles. This cake batter ice cream recipe uses actual powdered cake mix to make it taste like real batter.

Which Flavour is best in ice cream cake? ›

Let's prepare the following ice cream flavors:
  • Vanilla.
  • Chocolate.
  • Butterscotch.
  • Strawberry.
  • Orange.
  • Tutty Fruity.
  • Kesar Pista.
  • Black Currant.
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What is the nickname for carrot cake? ›

Carrot cake (also known as passion cake) is cake that contains carrots mixed into the batter.

What ice cream goes best with vanilla cake? ›

Cake: Vanilla

Peaches and cream are so beloved, and those light, summery flavors translate perfectly to cake and ice cream. Vanilla cake is a true classic, though it can be considered rather dull. But the peach ice cream will bring new dimensions to this dessert you thought you knew so well.

What Flavour is Rainbow ice cream cake? ›

A fabulous cake with the colors of the rainbow! Layers consisting of (from bottom to top): Ube Cake, Blueberry Ice Cream, Avocado Ice Cream, Lemon Cake, Orange Sherbet and Strawberry Sorbet.

What flavor is blue ice cream cake? ›

Label for Friendly's Celebration Ice Cream Cake Blue Vanilla Flavored Icing Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream Both With Chocolate Flavored Crunchies., Celebration Ice Cream Cake captured by LabelINSIGHT on Apr 1, 2021 Tell us if the product name is misspelled.

Does coconut and vanilla taste good together? ›

You can add a dash to your warm baked goods, like almond cakes and cookies, or add a few drops into your hazelnut creations and peanut butter and walnut conceptions. Vanilla is actually known as a tropical spice, pairing well with other tropical flavors – like mango, pineapple and even coconut.

What are the ingredients in Baskin Robbins frosting? ›

Cream, Confetti Swirl [Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch), Refined Peanut Oil, Maltodextrin, Nonpareils (Sugar, Dextrin,Tapioca Starch, Glucose Powder, Colors {Red Beet Juice, Beta Carotene, Turmeric, Anthocyanin}, Magnesium Silicate, Caranuba Wax, Glycerin, Gum Arabic), White Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat ...

What frosting do they use on cakes? ›

Royal icing

Royal icing is the most traditional of all icings. It is a pure white icing that dries into a smooth, hard shell with a matte finish. Its sturdy and stable property makes it great for piping and flooding. You can also smooth this type of icing over cakes to use as a base for your decorations.

Does ice cream cake have real cake in it? ›

So yes, some of them were made with cake. But increasingly elaborate bombes (like baked Alaska) and molded ice cream sculptures (a popular party centerpiece in the Victorian era) did not always contain a spongy layer. Fast-forward to modern day and most popular brands skip the cake.

What kind of high is ice cream cake? ›

Ice Cream Cake is a relaxing indica dominant strain that has a complex sweet, sugary aroma and a creamy vanilla flavor with hints of fruit and spice. Ice Cream Cake is a decadent strain that may promote euphoric effects that quiet the mind and relax the body, transporting one free from the stresses of everyday life.

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