The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and soon, it’s going to be too hot to bake. How will you keep cool and satisfy your sweet tooth this summer? We have 8 amazing frozen treats to help you chill out and beat the heat.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Rich & Creamy Ice Cream . To scoop up your own sweet, indulgent summer treats, just add your favorite Flavor Fountain flavor to this recipe that uses a touch of cream cheese to keep it extra smooth.  Out of cream cheese? No problem. Try our 3-ingredient Easy Flavored Ice Cream recipe!

Once you’ve whipped up a batch of your own homemade ice cream, take your cone to the next level with our Magic Shell Topping. Use any Super Strength flavor to make the shell, and pair it with your favorite ice cream. For those with sophisticated palates, we’ve come up with some winning flavor combinations:

Our Orange Dreamsicle Flavor Fountain is reminiscent of the famous popsicle created by Frank Epperson in 1905. Throw in some vanilla wafers, a few other simple ingredients, and you’ve got our deliciously creamy Orange Creamsicle Icebox Cake. This recipe is an awesome plan-ahead summer dessert that only takes a few minutes to make. The best part, there is no baking involved!

If you are looking for a lighter scoop to help you through the humidity, this homemade Easy Lemon Sorbet  recipe will do the trick. This bright, uplifting treat is a refreshing option for our sweet and sour lovers. Save your knuckles, skip the grated lemon peel, and add our natural lemon oil to easily enhance your sorbet’s flavor! When you have sorbet, who needs a lemonade stand?

Relive the glory days of chasing down the ice cream truck with an irresistibly chilly DIY novelty. Our Soda-licious Root Beer Popsicles are not just your average popsicles. They are a creamy, refreshing root beer float on a stick, and are sure to be a hit. Remind yourself of the simpler times, put a twist on your Root Beer, and make sure you have plenty on hand!

Nothing says summer like a frozen treat by the pool after a long day of play. Recreate your favorite slushy treat with our Radical Red Cherry Slushy, brain freeze included. This slurp-able summer staple is packed with tons of delightfully sweet cherry goodness, guaranteed to satisfy any craving. So, save yourself a trip to the gas station and put on a big red smile!

Serene from House of Yumm uses our super strength cotton candy flavor to make a delicious bowl of cotton candy frozen yogurt! This recipe looks fun, tastes fun, AND it gets bonus points for being a healthy alternative to ice cream.

Pro-Tip: Before you freeze the yogurt mixture, make sure that it’s sweeter than you intend it to be. It will lose some of its sweetness during the freezing process.

When it comes to the summer heat, frozen treats are a must. They present the perfect opportunity to bond over recipes, reflect on summers past, and create new memories. Beat the heat with these sweet recipes that will keep your body cool, your taste buds happy, and your heart full.