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.

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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.

Does Publix Bakery make ice cream cakes? ›

Publix Bakery 8 In. Premium Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake (51 oz) Delivery or Pickup Near Me - Instacart.

What is the crunchy stuff in ice cream cakes? ›

The center of the DQ cake is a chocolate crunch cookie with fudge. They can come pre-made or you can make it yourself when you make the cake. At our store, we buy them in pre-made form and they come in 8", 10", Log and Sheet cake (2 halves). There are a couple that we don't use the cookie in.

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? ›

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 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.

What brand is Christmas tree cake ice cream? ›

Little Debbie announced that it's launching Christmas Tree Cakes Ice Cream, marking the first time the brand creates an ice cream product.

What is the best cake at Publix? ›

“The Publix's Carrot Cake is moist and generously spiced, made and filled with grated carrots and pecans, and topped with a cream cheese icing,” Best says. The cake combines both sweet and nutty flavors and has become a total crowd-pleaser among customers. If you're buying an 8-inch cake, it'll cost about $14.99.

What kind of icing does Publix use on their cakes? ›

Buttercream Icing | Publix Super Markets.

Are Publix cakes made from scratch? ›

Publix cakes are mass-produced. They're made off-premises in a bakery plant and shipped, frozen and naked, to individual stores, where they're decorated with frosting made in-house.

What is a Cheeto cake? ›

The cake features layers of vanilla, rainbow-flecked birthday cake, Cheetos cheddar frosting, vanilla frosting, and Cheetos and birthday crumbs sprinkled on top and in between layers. Milk Bar x Cheetos.

What is the middle part of ice cream cake? ›

Carvel and DQ both forego the actual cake in their ice cream cakes, but do have a center filling between the layers with chocolate “crunchies” which are like either cookie crumbs or crisped up cake crumbs. Cold Stone's and Freddy's cakes contain an actual layer of cake.

What kind of high does ice cream cake give you? ›

Ice Cream Cake provides relaxing and calming effects, perfect for after hours. The strain can help manage body tension, anxiety and stress. Euphoria. This weed strain can also induce euphoria and give you a mood uplift, making it a great choice for social situations.

What are the ingredients in Baskin Robbins frosting? ›

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

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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