Hands holding ice cream sandwiches in an outdoor summer setting. Pint of Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream nearby.

10 Ways To Mix Up Your Ice Cream Treat

Sure, there’s nothing wrong with a pint and your favorite spoon — it’s pure, uncut Ben & Jerry’s delight. But once in a while, it’s fun to get a little wild at dessert time. Introduce a couple cookies into the mix, or break out the blender and really shake things up. Maybe get extra bold with your toppings and drizzles. There’s no wrong way to enjoy ice cream! Here are our top 10 ways to enjoy our favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavors.

  1. Ice Cream Sandwich

    Use two cookies, graham crackers, or even slices of pound cake to make an ice cream sandwich that’s fun to eat and decadently delicious.

  2. Make it a Milkshake

    Get out the blender! Add milk, your favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavor, and whatever mix-ins and flavorings your heart desires. Don’t forget the whipped cream!

  3. Get Drizzly

    Chocolate and caramel sauce are the go-to ice cream drizzles, but there’s a whole world of off-the-beaten-track drizzles that might surprise you. Hot sauce. Balsamic vinegar. Soy sauce. Olive oil. Chili crisp. Hot honey. Don’t be afraid to get weird!

  4. Ice Cream Pie

    Ice cream pies are easy to make, great for pleasing a crowd, super customizable, and just plain fun! Choose your crust, ice cream flavor, and toppings for a delicious dessert combo!

  5. Pop It!

    Use a pop mold to make ice cream pops topped with your favorite toppings! Try Chocolate Fudge Brownie with chopped fruit, or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with chocolate candies. Great for summer snacking!

  6. Make an Affogato

    Pour hot espresso over a scoop or two of your favorite flavor and enjoy a smooth, creamy perfect-for-after-dinner treat. Buon appetito!

  7. Speaking of Pour-Overs…

    Beer. Red wine. Hot cocoa. You can make a pour-over with almost any delicious beverage! Test out some interesting pairings and report back on what combos you like the best.

  8. Sundae Fun Day

    Get extra epic with your sundae! Toppings, sauces, garnishes…the possibilities are endless! Make a chocolate sundae on a bed of potato chips. Scoop some Strawberry Cheesecake onto a tortilla and make a strawberry dessert burrito. The world is your oyster! (But maybe skip the oysters TBH.)

  9. Banana Split

    Our favorite sundae is the classic banana split. One banana split in half lengthwise, three scoops of ice cream, nuts, chocolate sauce, a cherry, and BOOM! The perfect dessert.

  10. One Pint, Two Spoons

    You can’t beat this classic combo. Grab two spoons and share a pint with your bestie, crush, sibling, or roommate. Nothing cools an argument or heats up date night faster than the delicious intimacy of some shared chunks and swirls. We’re honored to be invited.