Recipes for Ice Cream

Safe ways to use ice cream past its expiration date

Expired Ice Cream Sundae

Expired Ice Cream Sundae

A classic ice cream sundae recipe that creatively uses expired ice cream, ensuring food safety by combining it with fresh toppings.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired ice cream
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Caramel sauce
  • Whipped cream
  • Chopped nuts
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Scoop the expired ice cream into serving bowls.
  2. Drizzle chocolate syrup and caramel sauce over the ice cream.
  3. Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, and maraschino cherries.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Expired Ice Cream Milkshake

Expired Ice Cream Milkshake

A delicious milkshake recipe that uses expired ice cream, ensuring food safety by blending it with fresh ingredients.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired ice cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)
  • Sprinkles for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine expired ice cream, milk, banana, honey, and vanilla extract.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the milkshake into glasses.
  4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Ice Cream Bread Pudding

Ice Cream Bread Pudding

A delightful bread pudding recipe that repurposes slightly expired ice cream, giving it a new life with a rich and creamy texture.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups slightly expired ice cream
  • 4 cups stale bread, cubed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the slightly expired ice cream, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  3. Add the stale bread cubes to the mixture and gently stir until all the bread is coated.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, allowing the bread to soak up the liquid.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Ice Cream Pancakes

Ice Cream Pancakes

A mouthwatering pancake recipe that repurposes slightly expired ice cream, resulting in fluffy and flavorful pancakes.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup slightly melted expired ice cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the slightly melted ice cream, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; it's okay if there are lumps.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
  5. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour the pancake batter onto the skillet, spacing them apart.
  6. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes.
  7. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  9. Serve the ice cream pancakes warm with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or maple syrup.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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