Iced fruit pops

Freshly crushed fruit and juice frozen in popsicle containers make refreshing summer ice pops — and you know they are not full of sugar and colorings!

* Makes 4 to 6 (depending on size of molds)

• 1 1/2 cups grated or puréed fresh fruit (pineapple, peach, mango)
• sugar to taste
• 1/2 cup (4 fl oz) orange juice concentrate

Fruity ice cubes

Healthy frozen yogurt cubes make a quick and really easy dessert for a very young audience. In fact, youngsters can help you make them, which will add to the fun.

* Makes 10 to 12 large cubes

• 1 cup puréed raspberries
• 1 cup plain or fruit yogurt

Sticky toffee treats

Toffee and vanilla ice cream is always going to be a winner. Serve this in cones for the perfect summer dessert.

* Serves 4

• 1 cup toffee sauce
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 4 sugar cones

Icy fruit dippers

Almost the reverse of a fondue, this will make a great end to a summer family barbecue. Be sure you have a good choice of sweet dips ready.

* Serves 6

• 3 to 4 cups (1 1/2 to 2 lbs.) good-quality firm fresh fruits (strawberries, cherries, cape gooseberries)
• 1 cup heavy cream, sweetened and whipped
• 3/4 cup raspberry sauce
• 3/4 cup mango sauce
• candy sprinkles

Ice cream cookie sandwich

The ultimate sandwich — your favorite cookies sandwiched with your favorite ice cream. Vary the flavor combination as you wish and use cookie cutters to make different shapes.

* Serves 6

• 12 chocolate cookies
• 2 cups vanilla (or other flavor) ice cream, softened