Best of the Web: Ice Cream

We love ice cream — and we’re not the only ones. As temperatures rise, we have seen meltingly delicious dessert inspiration from some of our favorite bloggers. From fresh fruit and fro-yo to spices — and, yes, bacon — here’s a roundup of frozen treats we can’t wait to make this summer.

 

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream by Cooking Classy Fresh mint gives natural flavor to this ice cream, dotted with chopped bittersweet chocolate.

Cinnamon Ice Cream by The Pioneer Woman Real vanilla beans and whole cinnamon sticks take this sweet, spiced ice cream to the next level.

Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt by Completely Delicious You only need four ingredients to make this gorgeous frozen yogurt — no custard required!

Devils on Horseback Ice Cream by Lady and Pups Bacon-wrapped dates are the inspiration for this sweet-salty combo, enriched with bacon fat, crispy bacon bits and brandy-soaked dates.

Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream Sandwiches by The Sugar Hit You can use prepared or scratch vanilla ice cream to make these treats of soft chocolate cookies and ice cream with chunks of peanut butter fudge.

Vegan Toasted Coconut and Pistachio Ice Cream by Joy the Baker Here’s a light, dairy-free ice cream you can make almost entirely with pantry staples, packed with chunks of toasted coconut and salted pistachios.

Blackberry Ice Cream by Bon Appetempt! A super simple blackberry puree combines with a classic sweet cream base to create this summertime scoop.

Honeyed Buttermilk and Chamomile Ice Cream by A Sweet Spoonful Infusing cream with chamomile flowers gives it a lovely, herbal taste that perfectly complements tangy buttermilk and honey.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream by Hungry Girl por Vida This rich, dark chocolate ice cream has swirls of peanut butter shell for a sweet-salty contrast.

Simple Strawberry Ice Cream by Delightful Crumb This ice cream is like magic: you don’t even need an ice cream maker. It’s the ideal canvas to let summer berries shine.

Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Honey Pecan Pralines by Sifting Focus Here’s a marriage made in ice cream heaven: deep salted caramel and sweet, crunchy, nutty praline.

White Pine and Rosemary Ice Cream by Apt. 2B Baking Co. That’s right: pine! Its bright, earthy, citrusy flavor makes for a crisp counterpoint to rich ice cream.

Honey & Cornbread Ice Cream by Take a Megabite Speaking of unexpected combinations, this recipe makes a honey ice cream with cornbread mixed in — great for a BBQ!

Strawberry Lemonade Frozen Yogurt by Kitchen Simplicity Fresh strawberries, tart lemon juice, and creamy, bright Greek yogurt — this is no ordinary fro-yo.

Double Chocolate Ice Cream with Cookie Pieces by Baked by Rachel Intense, double chocolate ice cream meets a host of chocolate cookie chunks in this chocoholic’s dream.

Almond Torte Mascarpone Ice Cream with a Brown Butter Almond Crunch by How Sweet It Is If you’re doubtful about cheese in ice cream, here’s a recipe that may change your mind: bits of almond cake (with frosting!) in a creamy mascarpone base with a nutty, crunchy topping.

 

See more ice cream ideas and inspiration here.

 

Top images from Joy the Baker, The Pioneer Woman, Hungry Girl por Vida, Completely Delicious, Apt. 2B Baking Co., Cooking Classy, Sifting Focus, The Sugar Hit and Delightful Crumb.