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16 Life-Changing Make-Ahead Frozen Desserts

While floppy hats and frequent pedis are all good reasons to love summer, lets be real about the best part of the season: balmy weather finally gives us an airtight excuse to overindulge in our favorite icy treats.

By Alyson Penn

Aug 30, 2014

Chocolate Doughnut with Nutella and Coffee Ice Cream

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While floppy hats and frequent pedis are all good reasons to love summer, let's be real about the best part of the season: balmy weather finally gives us an airtight excuse to overindulge in our favorite icy treats. Via Redbook

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Chocolate Doughnut with Nutella and Coffee Ice Cream

We're not sure if even the Constitution could form a more perfect union — and with the recipe being so effortless, we almost wish we didn't know about it. Get the recipe at howto-simplify.com.

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Cake Batter Milkshakes

Let them drink cake! This simply scrumptious recipe showed us something we never even knew we wanted. Now, there's no going back. Get the recipe at abeautifulmess.typepad.com.

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Strawberry Nutella Icebox Cake

Strawberry nutella crepes are so winter. For summer, try a new, cooler recipe that really fleshes out this delicious combination. Get the recipe here. Excerpted from the book No Bake Makery by Cristina Suarez Krumsick. ©2013 by Cristina Suarez Krumsick. Reprinted by permission of Grand Central Publishing. All rights reserved.

Yunhee Kim

Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

When you add peppermint to ice cream, there's no way you're not cooling off, especially with this cake, which practically defines "refreshing." Get the recipe here.

Clare Barboza

Baked Alaska

Thanks to a combination of ice cream, brownie base, and meringue coating, we have a newfound respect for the last frontier. Get the recipe here. (c) 2013 by Jessie Oleson Moore. Reprinted from The Secret Lives of Baked Goods: Sweet Stories & Recipes for America's Favorite Desserts with permission from Sasquatch Books.

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Watermelon Ice Cream Cake

What's better than eating a slice of juicy watermelon? Devouring a slice of ice cream that's shaped like watermelon, of course. Get the recipe at makeandtakes.com.

Stacy Newgent

Lemon Cream Icebox Cake

When life gives you lemons, make an icebox cake. This refreshing fruit-tastic dessert is perfect for humid summer evenings. Get the recipe here. Excerpted from Bakeless Sweets by Faith Durand. Copyright Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2013.

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Chocolate Covered Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Remember those sandwiches your elementary school cafeteria served? These are nothing like that. With an extra coating of chocolate and a stick to eat the frozen goodness off of, you'll be more than set. Get the recipe at goodlifeeats.com.

Fudge-Bottom Pistachio Bars

To the bar! The pistachio bar, that is. These flavorful desserts are a welcome change from typical fruity summer treats. Get the recipe here.

Lara Robby

Frozen Hot Chocolate Shot

Who says hot chocolate season is over once the weather starts warming up? These low-cal minis are scrumptious no matter the temperature outside. Get the recipe here.

Monica Buck

Rainbow Ice Cream Pie

Add some color to your summer with these simple pies, guaranteed to brighten up your kids' active afternoons. Get the recipe here.

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Classic Oreo Icebox

Universally noshed on by kids and parents alike, Oreos deserve more opportunities. Start by sneaking the crunchy, creamy cookie into this dessert classic. Get the recipe at thekitchenismyplayground.com.

Stacy Newgent

Scarlett Rose and Berry Pudding with Whipped Cream

With a name this fancy, you can just tell people what you're making and they'll be impressed — but lucky for them, so will their taste buds. Get the recipe here. Excerpted from Bakeless Sweets by Faith Durand. Copyright Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2013.

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Pudding Pops

They're like fudgesicles sans guilt — and made with ingredients we always have lying around the house. We'll be popping these all summer. Get the recipe here. Excerpted from the book No Bake Makery by Cristina Suarez Krumsick. ©2013 by Cristina Suarez Krumsick. Reprinted by permission of Grand Central Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Avocado Lime Soft Serve

Avocados are delicious in salads, so why not add them to ice cream? This healthier frozen treat gives creaminess without the feeling that you need to walk off your dinner. Get the recipe at purelytwins.com.

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Grape Pana Cotta Pies

There are plenty of apple, banana, and blueberry desserts, but why so few grapes? Thanks to this pie, you'll never have you ask that question again. Get the recipe here. Excerpted from the book No Bake Makery by Cristina Suarez Krumsick. ©2013 by Cristina Suarez Krumsick. Reprinted by permission of Grand Central Publishing. All rights reserved.

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