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There's nothing like ice cream for dessert on a hot, humid summer evening. While the traditional cone and dish are always good standbys, why not spice things up a little this season? Try one of our eight fancy and fun recipes below - like our Ginger Orange Icebox Cake seen at left - for cool treats that are perfect for any occasion.
Recipes
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Ginger Orange Icebox Cake
Sweet orange cream envelops layers of ginger cookies in this pretty icebox cake. Orange segments in ginger sauce are a delicious, refreshing garnish. -
Orange Chocolate Pistachio Bombe
Serve guests this fancy-looking dessert of cool sherbet and pistachio-laced ice cream. Chocolate shards on top, an elegant finish, are not difficult t... -
Three-Ice Cream Terrine
Customize this layered terrine, a stunning yet easy-to-make dessert, with your favourite ice-cream flavours. -
Amaretti White Chocolate Coffee Parfaits
Almondy amaretti cookies and fragrant, strong coffee complement a creamy white chocolate ganache in this pretty-enough-for-company treat. Any wineglas... -
Berry Lemon Curd Trifle
What better way to showcase raspberries and blueberries when they're in season than in a chilled lemony trifle? You can make this dessert well in adva... -
Lemon Lime Refrigerator Cheesecake
This fresh, citrusy cake needs no baking — not even the crust. And it's perfect for people who prefer not-too-sweet desserts. -
Coconut Cinnamon Baked Alaska
You can prepare the ice-cream portion of this spectacular finish ahead, then spread on the meringue and bake it at the last minute before serving to g...
