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5 Homemade Recipes Inspired by Dairy Queen

You love the frozen treats from Dairy Queen, but would like to enjoy them at home? Whether it's the famous Blizzard, ice cream cake, Banana Split or even chocolate dipped cones, Dairy Queen has left a mark on collective imagination with its refreshing yet indulgent desserts. In this article, ...

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May 28, 2025
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5 Homemade Recipes Inspired by Dairy Queen

You love the frozen treats of Dairy Queen, but would you like to enjoy them at home? Whether it's the famous Blizzard, the ice cream cake, the Banana Split or even cones dipped in crunchy chocolate, Dairy Queen has left an indelible mark on collective imagination with its refreshing and indulgent desserts. In this article, discover homemade recipes inspired by DQ classics, to recreate that frozen magic in your own kitchen.

Homemade Blizzard (customizable)

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Topping of choice: Oreos, Reese’s, M&M’s, cookie crumbs, brownies

Preparation
Blend ice cream and milk in a blender until smooth. Add your preferred toppings with a spoon or at low speed. Serve in a cold glass. Challenge: swirl the glass a few seconds like at DQ !

Ice Cream Cake DQ Style

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon chocolate ice cream
  • 1 gallon vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup crushed Oreos
  • 1/2 cup cooled fudge
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate chips or candies

Preparation
In a layer cake pan, layer chocolate ice cream, then Oreos and fudge. Add vanilla ice cream on top. Freeze for 4 hours. Unmold, decorate with whipped cream and toppings, then refreeze until serving.

Chocolate Dipped Cone

Ingredients

  • Ice cream cones
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup melted chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Preparation
Melt chocolate with coconut oil. Fill cones with ice cream, then dip quickly in melted chocolate. The coating will harden instantly. Enjoy without waiting.

Homemade Banana Split

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas cut in half lengthwise
  • 3 scoops ice cream (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate)
  • Strawberry, chocolate and caramel sauces
  • Whipped cream
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Chopped almonds or hazelnuts (optional)

Preparation
Place banana halves in a large bowl or oval dish. Add ice cream scoops to the center. Pour each sauce over a different scoop. Add whipped cream, a cherry on each mound, then sprinkle with nuts.

Caramel Sundae

Ingredients

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Hot caramel sauce
  • Toasted sliced almonds (optional)
  • Whipped cream

Preparation
Fill a sundae dish with ice cream. Drench generously with hot caramel sauce. Add whipped cream and almonds for the crunchy touch. A simple dessert, but always a winner !

Enjoy your meal!

No need to go to Dairy Queen counter to find your favorite desserts. With a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious and customizable versions of their classic favorites at home. Whether you're team Blizzard, Banana Split fan or lover of caramel-drenched sundaes, these homemade recipes offer the taste of DQ... without leaving your kitchen.