6 Frozen Desserts From Grandma's Kitchen

lemon ice in a bowl topped with a flower
Photo: Jody

It's no secret that grandma makes the best desserts. And if summer has you nostalgic for family potlucks with grandma and her frozen treats, then these recipes are for you. Shared by Allrecipes home cooks who know these are too good to keep to themselves, these frozen desserts prove that grandmas are the coolest.

01 of 07

Italian Lemon Ice

lemon ice in glass with lemon garnish
tcasa

Beat the heat with this Italian lemon ice recipe. It's easy to make with only sugar, lemons, and mint and you can "top with raspberry-flavored liqueur as a little something extra for adults," according to recipe creator tcasa. "My grandmother used to always make this Italian lemon ice on hot summer days. We loved them and now my kids love them too. The adult version is tasty too," she adds.

02 of 07

Homemade Ice Pops

person holding ice pop with fruit
Mixit

"I made these for my children and now will be making them for my granddaughter," says recipe submitter GARETH. "These ice pops are SO easy to make (and so inexpensive)," adds reviewer SarahL. The recipe calls for Jell-O mix, flavored soft drink mix, and white sugar, but you can add fruit pieces too. And pro tip from grandma: If you serve them in paper cups, there will be less mess.

03 of 07

Brown Bread Ice Cream

brown bread ice cream in a bowl
Happyschmoopies

Don't be alarmed by the name of this recipe, there isn't actually brown bread in the ice cream. There are, however, cereal and eggs, but reviewers swear it's the tastiest ice cream. "This is my Grandfather's recipe," says Jodi. "The name doesn't sound too appealing, but it is the best ever," adds KIMCAN2COOK. "I have tried every flavor of ice cream over the years but nothing excited my taste buds like this. A truly wonderful find."

04 of 07

Grandma Peggy's Lemon Ice

lemon ice in a bowl topped with a flower
Jody

"This is a secret recipe from my husband's grandmother Peggy. I have never tasted anything else quite as good. It is super easy and amazingly delicious," says recipe submitter Erin Duvall Culver. Grandma Peggy's recipe is easy to make with only three ingredients — half-and-half, sugar, and lemons. And you don't even need an ice cream maker.

05 of 07

Avocado Ice Cream

avocado ice cream in dish with scooper and bowl of ice cream

Avocados are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and now dessert. Skip your morning avocado toast and save the fruit for this sweet treat. This avocado ice cream is "light and delicious" and, according to creator HAPA_GRRL, whose grandfather counted this as his favorite dessert, it's something "kids and adults alike will love!"

06 of 07

Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Pops (a.k.a. Pop Pops)

Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Pops on a blue background
SHORECOOK

These ice pops are easy to make and completely customizable. The recipe calls for vanilla cream soda, sugar, and vanilla extract, but reviewers say you can use root beer, orange soda, or any other flavors. "I need more stars!!! These were outstanding and so easy," according to reviewer misty.

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