Easy No-Bake Summer Dessert with Ice Cream & Spiked Berries
Summer is on the horizon, so it’s time to slow down, soak up the sun, and savor the simple pleasures. Such as an easy summer dessert! As the temperatures rise, we’ll certainly want to cool down… especially in the form of a sweet summer treat! One thing that pairs perfectly with a hot summer day? Ice cream! Introducing my Ice Cream with Spiked Berries—a seasonally appropriate and flavorful take on traditional vanilla bean ice cream. If you’re looking for a dessert that’s slightly different from the norm, yet still easy to make… look no further!
I love keeping up with what’s in season. Think fruits, veggies, herbs (and even fashion, LOL)! Incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients into my recipes helps take full advantage of their flavor and freshness. Summer is the season of berries, so it only makes sense that they’re the star of this easy summer dessert! These perfectly ripe berries, soaked in a rich amaretto mixture, sit atop a bed of velvety vanilla ice cream for a refreshing, indulgent (and unexpected) warm-weather treat.
What I love most about this simple summer dessert is that it feels elevated, but is still incredibly easy to make. It’s great for entertaining or an easy weeknight indulgence when you’re craving something sweet. The berries add just the right amount of tartness and depth, while the amaretto brings a lovely, nutty warmth that complements the creaminess of the ice cream beautifully.
This Ice Cream with Spiked Berries truly tastes like summer in a cup. Nostalgic, refreshing, and just a little bit fancy. Whether you’re hosting friends, treating the family, or just need a summer pick me up, this dessert will make any moment feel special. Scoop it, top it, serve it, and most importantly—enjoy every bite!
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Ice Cream with Spiked Berries
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tsps granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tsp honey or to taste
- ¼ cup amaretto liqueur, divided
- 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream
- ¼ cup toasted almonds, sliced
- fresh mint, to garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Add sugar, honey and 1 tablespoon amaretto. Gently toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Add scoops of vanilla bean ice cream to individual serving dishes. Evenly drizzle remaining amaretto on ice cream. Top with berries and almonds. Garnish with mint and serve immediately.
Notes
- In a recipe, “divided” means an ingredient will be used in portions at different stages, rather than all at once. For this recipe, the amaretto liqueur is “divided” and thus used in two separate steps.
- Struggling with firm ice cream? This heated ice cream spoon is a game changer!
- When serving a crowd, save time pre-scooping ice cream and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; freeze. When time to serve, simply place ice cream scoops in individual serving dishe.
