It just isn’t summer without ice cream, and lots of it! But ice cream can be messy… Sometimes it’s difficult to get out of the container. Or maybe you’d like an ice cream sandwich but you want it easy and fast. We’ve got you covered! Here are the BEST ice cream hacks we’ve found to totally upgrade your summer… or at least your ice cream eating experiences. Bon appetit!

15 Awesome Ice Cream Hacks to Upgrade Your Summer

Ice Cream Hacks You Can’t Live Without

Make ice cream sandwiches the easy way. Slice a pint-sized container of ice cream into circles, put them between two cookies, and there you go!

ice cream hacks 2

Looking for tricks to scoop your ice cream more easily, when it is hard as a rock? Or to make ice cream sandwiches “fancy” when you have only two minutes to spare?? Or even how to make ice cream sandwiches in seconds… this video of ice cream hacks was made for you!

Keep ice cream softer and fresher by placing the container in a large Ziploc bag. No more waiting to scoop your ice cream!

ice cream hacks 6

 

Put an end to leaky waffle cones! Put a marshmallow in the bottom to keep all that ice cream goodness inside.

ice cream hacks 1

 

No ice cream maker? No problem! You can make no-churn ice cream in a bag, and it only takes 10 minutes. What a fun experiment for the kids this summer!

ice cream hacks 7

 

Put your favorite fruit and ice cream between two waffles for a treat that  your kids will be really excited about!

ice cream hacks 3

 

When you’re hosting a kids’ party, scoop ice cream into cupcake liners and refreeze so you can easily hand out individual scoops when you slice the cake. Pre-scooping will save you so much time!

ice cream hacks 9

 

Keep hands clean when eating ice cream on a stick. Poke a small hole in the cupcake liner, and slide it up the stick to prevent messy drips.

ice cream hacks 10

 

Not a fan of unhealthy treats? You can totally make ice cream with bananas! Add marshmallows, fudge (okay those aren’t healthy) or more fruit, freeze in a pan, and then scoop it up. It’s so good.

ice cream hacks 4

 

Make slice-able ice cream! Pour your homemade ice cream into a loaf pan, and once it’s set a little bit, insert lots of popsicle sticks before popping them back into the freezer. When your ice cream is set, pull it out of the loaf pan, and cut the ice cream into slices.

ice cream hacks 11

 

Make cookie bowls for your ice cream… it’s so easy! Just smush your favorite cookie dough onto the bottom of a muffin pan, bake and pull them off. Voila!

ice cream hacks 12

 

What’s the secret to an amazing ice cream cake? Ice cream sandwiches! Layer them, adding a sauce layer in between and on top and then coat the stack with hot fudge sauce that hardens into a chocolate shell.

ice cream hacks 13

 

Or layer Oreos, ice cream, whipped topping and caramel or fudge sauce to make these amazing ice cream cupcakes.

ice cream hacks 15

 

Turn your kids’ ice cream cones into cute frogs or monkeys. Fun!

ice cream hacks 5

 

Make ice cream cubes to add a little sweetness to your milk in the summertime.

ice cream hacks 14

 

Scoop ice cream without breaking your wrist. Run a knife under hot water, and cut the ice cream in the container. Run the scoop under hot water, too, and it’ll come right out. Promise!

ice cream hacks 16

 

Ice Cream Hacks to Upgrade Your Summer

Printable Free Meal Planner and Low-Stress Lunchbox Planner

EASY MEALS, HAPPY FAMILIES

Tired of the daily dinner dilemma? Grab our FREE Meals Made Easy Planner and say hello to quick, satisfying family meals. Plus, get our BONUS Low-Stress Lunchbox Planner FREE for a limited time!


You Might Also Like


Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *