Do you love Dairy Queen's frozen treats, but wish you could enjoy them at home? Whether it's the famous Blizzard, the ice cream cake, the Banana Split or the cones dipped in crunchy chocolate, Dairy Queen has left its mark on the collective imagination with desserts that are as refreshing as they are delicious. In this article, discover homemade recipes inspired by DQ classics, to recreate this icy magic in your own kitchen.
Home-made Blizzard (customizable)
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- Choice of toppings: Oreo, Reese's, M&M's, cookie dough, brownies
Preparation
Blend ice cream and milk in a blender until smooth. Add your favorite toppings with a spoon or on low speed. Serve in a chilled glass. Little challenge: turn the glass upside down for a few seconds, just like at DQ!
DQ ice cream cake
Ingredients
- 1 L chocolate ice cream
- 1 L vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup cooled fudge
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips or candies
Preparation
Place a layer of chocolate ice cream in a springform tin, followed by the Oreos and fudge. Add vanilla ice cream on top. Freeze for 4 hours. Unmold, decorate with whipped cream and toppings, then return to the freezer until serving.
Cone dipped in crunchy chocolate
Ingredients
- Ice cream cones
- Vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup melted chocolate
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Preparation
Melt the chocolate with the oil. Top your ice cream cones, then quickly dip the ice cream into the melted chocolate. The glaze will harden instantly. Enjoy immediately.
Homemade banana split
Ingredients
- 1 banana, halved lengthwise
- 3 scoops ice cream (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate)
- Chocolate, caramel and strawberry sauce
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- Chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
Preparation
Place the banana halves in a large bowl or oval plate. Add the three scoops of ice cream in the center. Pour each sauce over a different scoop. Add whipped cream and a cherry to each scoop, then sprinkle with walnuts.
Caramel sundae
Ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream
- Hot caramel sauce
- Toasted slivered almonds (optional)
- Whipped cream
Preparation
Fill a bowl with ice cream. Drizzle generously with hot caramel sauce. Add whipped cream and a few flaked almonds for a crunchy touch. A simple dessert, but always a winner!
Enjoy!
You don't have to go to the Dairy Queen counter to find your favorite desserts. With a few simple ingredients, you can recreate tasty, personalized versions of their classics at home. Whether you're a Team Blizzard fan, a Banana Split fan or a fan of sundaes dripping with caramel, these homemade recipes give you a taste of DQ... without leaving your kitchen.
