Cappuccino frappé

Icy cold but not quite frozen, this alcoholic coffee ice is delicious as a midafternoon treat or after dinner.

* Serves 6

• 4 tbsp. coffee liqueur
• 1/2 recipe coffee gelato
• 4 tbsp. rum
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

Peach melba

This classic sundae was created in the 1890s by the renowned chef, Escoffier, for the Australian soprano, Dame Nellie Melba. It contains some of the most delicious fresh fruits and flavors of summer.

* Serves 4

Knickerbocker glory

Whether you like to believe this famous sundae is named for the early days of New York City, for the American Knickerbocker hotels, or the multicolored and striped long breeches worn in England in the 1900s, the knickerbocker glory is still a popular and flamboyant ice cream sundae.

* Serves 2

• fresh strawberries and cherries
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 6 to 8 tbsp. fruit jelly
• strawberry or raspberry sauce
• 2 scoops strawberry ice cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
• toasted sliced almonds

Crunchy yogurt shapes

Greek yogurt and honey make the simplest, most delicious, and healthy ice cream. Make it into animal shapes for a bit of fun, then coat with sprinkles.

* Makes about 6 to 10 shapes depending on molds

• 1 cup good thick honey
• 3 cups thick Greek yogurt
• 1 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• candy sprinkles

Ice cream cupcakes

These cute ice cream cupcakes can be topped with whipped cream, fruit, or sprinkles.

Little girls will love them. Serve them in multicolored paper baking cups or remove the paper before serving.

* Serves 6

• 2 cups strawberry ice cream
• 6 tbsp. heavy cream, whipped
• 12 fresh raspberries
• candy sprinkles