Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Ice Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Recipes 18 Fun Ways to Use a Tub of Store-Bought Vanilla Ice Cream By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 3, 2021 Close Photo: Allrecipes Looking for a way to use that carton or tub of ice cream in the back of your freezer? You've come to the right place. We've rounded up some of our favorite creative recipes that utilize store-bought vanilla ice cream. From quick and easy treats to throw together in minutes with just a few ingredients to impressive no-bake cakes to serve at your next big event, find a new frozen favorite in this collection of our best desserts with prepared vanilla ice cream. 01 of 19 Creamsicle Ice Cream Cake View Recipe Mackenzie Schieck A layer of vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two layers of orange-flavored cake. The whole thing is topped with frozen whipped topping to add extra creaminess. 02 of 19 Vanilla Milkshake View Recipe Photo by Meredith. Make this restaurant-worthy vanilla milkshake in a blender with just ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Top with fresh fruit or chocolate syrup. 03 of 19 Easy Incredible Ice Cream Cake View Recipe Allrecipes "Layers of moist cake, crunchy cookies, rich ice cream, and a smooth, buttery-like icing deliver sweet perfection in every bite," NicoleMcMom says of this budget-friendly ice cream cake. Ice Cream Cake Recipes 04 of 19 Guinness Float View Recipe Meredith This boozy take on a diner favorite couldn't be easier to make with just a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a can of cola, and a bottle of stout beer. Ice Cream Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst and Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth 05 of 19 Bloody Sundaes View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Perfect for Halloween (or any day you're craving a decadent treat), these caramel- and walnut-covered vanilla ice cream sundaes are as easy as they are delicious. 06 of 19 Coffee Ice Cream Pie View Recipe Meredith This chocolate-crusted ice cream pie has two layers of irresistible ice cream: store-bought vanilla on the bottom and homemade coffee on top. 07 of 19 Chocolate Wafer Ice Cream Sandwiches View Recipe Make these kid-friendly ice cream sandwiches with just a quart of vanilla ice cream, chocolate wafer cookies, and the topping of your choice (spinkles or chocolate chips work great). 08 of 19 S'mores Popsicles View Recipe Sweet summertime snacking has never been easier. Use a Popsicle mold to create these ice pops with just milk, instant chocolate pudding mix, graham crackers, and vanilla ice cream. Popsicle Recipes 09 of 19 123 Green Tea Ice Cream View Recipe Just add green tea powder (matcha) to store-bought vanilla ice cream to make this exceptionally simple dessert. It's as easy as 1-2-3! 10 of 19 Fried Ice Cream View Recipe Kelly in PA Crushed cornflakes cereal spiked with cinnamon adds welcome crunch to plain vanilla ice cream. Make sure to fry for only 10 to 15 seconds at a time to prevent melting. 11 of 19 Five Layer Ice Cream Bars View Recipe Recipe junkie Recipe creator ROCHELE_99 says this simple recipe tastes just like Dairy Queen's famous Buster Bars, "but better." Amazing Copycat Recipes of Your Favorite Fast Foods 12 of 19 Baked Alaska Dessert View Recipe 1Fatchef If you're intimidated by Baked Alaska, don't be! This classic dessert is actually easier than you think to make with store-bought ice cream and a simple meringue. 13 of 19 Rose Ice Cream View Recipe Photo by Jenny Aleman. Vanilla ice cream is infused with saffron, rose syrup, and cardamom in this impressive recipe. Top with chopped pistachio to add nutty flavor and crunch. 14 of 19 Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake View Recipe N Hellis It doesn't get much more decadent than this no-bake cake featuring a chocolate chip-cookie crust with layers of hot fudge topping and ice cream. 15 of 19 Baked Peaches 'n Cream View Recipe Jennifer Aleman Less is more in this simple summertime dessert. Peaches are topped with brown sugar and cinnamon, baked in the oven, and then served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Favorite Peach Dessert Recipes 16 of 19 Best Ever Caramel Rolls View Recipe Jennifer Aleman The rich caramel sauce that tops these cinnamon rolls has a special and unexpected secret ingredient: vanilla ice cream! 17 of 19 Hot Buttered Rum Batter View Recipe The Gruntled Gourmand Make this festive frozen drink with just butter, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 18 of 19 Chocolate Lovers Fettuccine a la Mode View Recipe sanzoe Here's a restaurant-worthy dessert, featuring chocolate fettuccine noodles and vanilla ice cream, that's surprisingly easy to make at home. 19 of 19 More Inspiration Holiday Baker Upgrade your basic sundae with Our Best Ice Cream Toppings and learn how to host an Easy DIY Ice Cream Sundae Party. Plus, explore our entire collection of Ice Cream Recipes. Instant Chocolate Hard Shell Marshmallow Hot Fudge Sauce Supreme Strawberry Topping Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit