This Strawberry Crunch Topping is a quick, no-bake topping. I’m sure you’ve seen it on those Strawberry Shortcake Bars you can buy from the ice cream truck or at the grocery store. This topping is perfect for vanilla ice cream, a mix-in for yogurt, or honestly, a snack straight from the spoon! It’s crisp and crumbly, has a great flavor, and is just outright delicious!

I prefer to use my food processor to make this crunchy topping, as it results in the perfect combination of ingredients while keeping that crunchy texture. Don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender.

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Crunch Crumbles

Here are the simple ingredients I use to make this delightful crunch:

• Freeze-dried strawberries: These bring real strawberry flavor and natural tartness. I try not to grind these to powder, but keep some texture.
• Vanilla Oreos or Golden Oreo cookies: I love these sweet, creamy, and familiar cookies. They balance the berry flavor without overpowering it.
• Strawberry Jell-O powder: I use this as a strawberry gelatin mix as a flavor booster, not the star. It also adds some more of that pink color. See below for substitutions if you need to avoid gelatin.
• Melted butter: I use just enough to bind everything together. Use too much and the crunch turns greasy.
• Salt: Just a tiny pinch makes the strawberry flavor pop instead of tasting flat.

See my printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for a detailed list of ingredients!

How to Make No-Bake Strawberry Crunch Topping

This no-bake recipe is quick and easy to make. Here’s how:

1. First, I place the freeze-dried strawberries and Oreos into my food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form.
2. Next, I add the strawberry Jell-O powder and salt, then pulse briefly to combine.
3. Now I pour in the melted butter and pulse just until the mixture holds together if I press it. Finally, I spread out the crumb mixture on a plate or baking sheet and put it in the fridge to chill for 10-15 minutes before serving it.

Recipe Notes

• If I needed to avoid gelatin, I would skip it and add extra freeze-dried strawberries instead. To deepen the color, consider using a pinch of beet powder.
• For extra crunch, I add a tablespoon of crushed cornflakes. I know that sounds weird, but it works!
• If my crumbs look shiny or wet, I know I added too much butter. Add a few dry cookie crumbs to save it. I know I have the perfect balance when it smells like strawberry candy, not butter.

FAQs

How do I store Strawberry Crunch Topping?

I store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If it softens, I spread it on a plate for a few minutes to dry out. Do not refrigerate long-term, or it will clump.

Can I freeze Strawberry Crunch?

Technically, yes, but the texture suffers. It’s best fresh or stored dry at room temperature.

What are some ways I can use this topping?

• Sprinkle over vanilla or strawberry ice cream
• Use as a cheesecake or no-bake pie topping, or for other favorite desserts
• Add it to yogurt parfaits
• Roll cake pops or truffles in a thin layer of crumbs
• Spoon it over pancakes with whipped cream

Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love

I love using fresh strawberries in my baking, especially when it’s strawberry season! Here are some recipes I think you’ll love:

• Strawberry Bars
• Easy Strawberry Scones
• Strawberry Pretzel Pie
• Strawberry Banana Bread
• Strawberry Danish Hearts

If you tried this Strawberry Crunch Topping, let me know how you liked it in the comments, or leave a recipe review below!

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Strawberry Crunch Topping

Strawberry Crunch Topping is a sweet and crunchy treat made of freeze-dried strawberries, Golden Oreos, and strawberry Jell-O. Full of strawberry flavor it's delicious on ice cream and other desserts!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Strawberry Crunch Topping

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 114kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
• 10 Vanilla or Golden Oreos
• 1 tablespoon strawberry Jell-O powder
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• pinch of salt

Instructions

• Place freeze-dried strawberries, Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until coarse crumbs form.
• Add strawberry Jello powder and salt. Pulse briefly to combine.
• Pour in melted butter and pulse just until the mixture holds together when pressed.
• Spread on a plate and chill for 10 to 15 minutes before using.

Notes

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If it softens, spread it on a plate for a few minutes to dry out. Do not refrigerate long term or it will clump.
• This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups. Nutritional information has been calculated for 2 tablespoons per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg

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I know what you’re thinking—milkshakes in the winter? Well, I’m a firm believer that any time is the right time for ice cream! This sugary cereal milkshake is the perfect treat after a long day or for a celebration. You’ll love being a kid again with this delicious shake!

What are Fruity Pebbles™?

If you’ve never eaten them before, or if you’re like me and just eat them without knowing what they are, then you might be interested in knowing what Fruity Pebbles are made from.

Fruity Pebbles are crisp rice cereal bits with fruit flavors. The traditional box has multi-colored rice pebbles, but you can find special editions for the holidays and other varieties. There is also a chocolate version, called Cocoa Pebbles.

They taste great in my Fruity Pebbles™ Cookies!

What do I need to make this Cereal Milkshake?

You’ll need a high-speed blender, measuring cups, and a plate (for the cereal rim).

Ingredients for a Fruity Pebbles™ Milkshake

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this delicious milkshake recipe:

• Vanilla Bean ice cream
• Box of Fruity Pebbles™ cereal
• Milk (I recommend whole milk or 2%)
• Vanilla frosting (to rim the glasses)
• Whipped cream (optional topping)

You can find the detailed amounts and directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!

How to Make a Milkshake with Fruity Pebbles™ Cereal

Making milkshakes at home is so easy! Here’s how to do it:

First, prepare your glasses (or you could serve this delicious dessert in a mason jar!) Next, spread a little bit of frosting around the rim of two glasses using a spatula, butter knife, or spoon. Then pour about ½  cup Fruity Pebbles on a plate or in a small bowl. Roll the frosted rim of the glass in the cereal. Repeat with the second glass.

Now it’s time to make the milkshake. Combine ice cream, milk, and cereal in a blender and blend until the desired consistency. I run mine for about 30 seconds.

Finally, top and serve the shakes! Pour the milkshake into the prepared glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with extra Fruity Pebbles. Enjoy!

FAQs

How many does this recipe serve?

This recipe makes two milkshakes, but feel free to double it to make more!

Can I save a leftover Fruity Pebble™ Milkshake?

Unfortunately, milkshakes don’t really save well, so make sure to enjoy yours ASAP!

I don’t like the graininess of the cereal. Is there a way to get rid of it?

I haven’t tested this method, but you could soak the cereal in milk before you add it to the blender to make it softer.

Can I eat the frosting and cereal on the rim of the glasses?

Yes, you can! You don’t have to add the frosted rims to your glasses either, but they make a fun presentation!

More Milkshake Recipes

Enjoy ice cream shakes all year round with these tasty recipes:

• This Double Chocolate Malted Milkshake is the perfect cold treat to satisfy any chocolate craving. Add whipped cream and a cherry on top to celebrate all sorts of special occasions!
• Pina Colada Milkshakes with vanilla ice cream and crushed pineapple are a cold, refreshing taste of the tropics! Blend up a batch of these to beat the summer heat. You can make them with or without rum!
• Okay, it’s not quite a milkshake, but this Frosted Lemonade is a tangy blend of lemonade and creamy ice cream. There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than with a copycat Chick-fil-A sweet treat the entire family will love.

What’s your favorite milkshake flavor?

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Fruity Pebbles Milkshake™

Cereal lovers will enjoy this nostalgic Fruity Pebbles Milkshake! This refreshing, sweet treat tastes just like the favorite cereals you remember from your childhood. One sip and you'll be transported.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Fruity Pebbles Milkshake

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 shakes

Calories 782kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream
• 1 ½ cups Fruity Pebbles™ cereal
• 1 cup milk, cold

Toppings

• ¼ cup vanilla frosting
• ¾ cup Fruity Pebbles
• whipped cream

Instructions

• Spread the frosting around the rim of two glasses with a spatula, butter knife, or spoon. Then pour the Fruity Pebbles onto a plate or small bowl, and roll the rim of each glass in the cereal to coat.
• Add the cereal, milk, and ice cream to your blender and blend until creamy and to your desired consistency (about 30 seconds). 
• Pour into your glasses and top with whipped cream and the rest of the cereal. Enjoy ASAP!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 782kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 81g | Vitamin A: 2156IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 3mg

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I love lemon! If there is a treat with lemon in it, you’ll find it on my plate! I adore these Lemon Dream Bars and drool over this No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake. A quick and easy recipe is Lemon Cake Mix Cookies, or you could make Lemon Sugar Snaps. And of course, you can never go wrong with the classic Easy Lemon Bars. There’s almost no such thing as too much lemon!

It’s been so fun experimenting with different flavors of frosted lemonade! Who knew it was so easy to make your own variations of these delicious drinks right at home? With only a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up this perfect treat for your own family too!

Like my other versions, I use Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream and Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade for this recipe. My daughter and I tasted A LOT of different products, and we feel this combo tastes most similar to the original Chick-fil-A recipe. Believe me, it was a tough job tasting all those different drinks we made! 😂😉

If you have a different preference or can’t find these products in your grocery store, of course you can use other brands! Let me know which ones are your favorites!

Strawberry Frosted Lemonade Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this yummy treat:

• Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
• Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
• Lemon juice and lemon zest- for extra lemon flavor!
• Strawberries- washed, hulled, and chopped in half

The exact amounts you’ll need are in the recipe card below.

How to make Frosted Strawberry Lemonade

Don’t you love a simple, easy treat? Simply place the ice cream, lemonade, lemon juice, lemon zest, and strawberry halves into a blender. Cover and blend until smooth!

Recipe Variations

This recipe is a cross between a milkshake and a slushy.

• If you want yours a little thicker, add some ice cubes or more ice cream. If you like it on the thinner side, add a bit more lemonade.
• You can use a diet lemonade and a zero-added sugar ice cream to make this sweet treat more calorie-friendly.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries in this recipe?

Yes you can! Using frozen fruit will make the drink a little thicker, so add a splash or two more of lemonade to maintain the consistency of the original. Or just enjoy it thicker!

Can I use strawberry puree in Strawberry Frosted Lemonade?

Yes, you can try that! Depending on whether it’s homemade or store-bought, strawberry puree may be sweeter than fresh strawberries, and your drink will be thinner. But it will probably be delicious!

Can I make Frosted Lemonade ahead of time?

This copycat recipe is best served freshly made. If you need to make it an hour or two ahead of time, store it in the blender in the freezer, then give it a quick re-blend before serving. You may need to add a touch more lemonade to loosen it up.

However, this recipe is so easy I’d just make and serve it all at once!

Looking for more cold, refreshing drinks?

Once you’ve tried all the frosted lemonade recipes, move on to these delicious milkshakes:

• This classic Double Chocolate Malted Milkshake is the perfect cold treat to satisfy any chocolate craving on a hot summer’s day.
•  Pina Colada Milkshakes with vanilla ice cream and crushed pineapple are a cold, refreshing taste of the tropics! Blend up a batch of these to beat the summer heat.
• Ice cream, milk, chocolate syrup, homemade peanut butter sauce, and a slice of Edwards® Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup® Crème Pie make this Peanut Butter Crème Pie Shake the perfect summer treat!

Not in the mood for milkshakes, but still want a cold drink?

• Coconut Cooler tastes like vacation in a glass! One sip of this coconut drink and you’ll feel like you’re lounging beachside in the sun.
• I’ve absolutely fallen in love with this drink and this easy Horchata recipe is the perfect refresher on a hot day!

Need some “Adult” drinks for summer? I’ve got you covered!

• Refresh yourself on hot summer days by dreaming of an escape to the tropics with this Blue Ocean drink recipe.
• Nothing gets a pool party started like pineapple and rum! This easy recipe for Piña Colada Jello Shots has all the pineapple, coconut, and rum flavors of the classic tropical drink!
• This Pineapple Coconut Rum Slush is the perfect hot summer day cocktail! Made it minutes with just three ingredients, these easy fruity cocktails will be a big hit at pool parties
• Enjoy the tropical flavors of orange, pineapple, coconut, and grenadine mixed perfectly in this refreshing Bahama Mama drink! Make this Frozen Bahama Mama and you’ll feel like you’re in the tropics!

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Strawberry Frosted Lemonade

Strawberry Frosted Lemonade is a favorite summer drink! It's just sweet and tart enough with a combination of fresh strawberries and lemon! Make this frosty drink to cool off on those extra-warm days!

 

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Frosted Lemonade

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 287kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 3 cups Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1 ½ cups Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• zest of 1 lemon
• 16 ounces strawberries washed, hulled and cut in half

Instructions

• Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth and well combined.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Of course, if you cannot locate Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream or Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade, you CAN use other brands. My daughter and I thought the combination of these two gave us the closest taste to the original Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade. And believe me, we tasted A LOT! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg

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I need to confess something.

I’m in love with Chick-fil-A.
Like, truly madly deeply.
I cannot get enough of that place.
From the chicken sandwich to the nuggets, to the waffle fries, right down to the Chick-fil-A dipping sauce (OMGEEEEE YUMMY!!!). Which is why I had to create this Chick-Fil-A® Macaroni Salad and Chick fil A® Potato Salad! I think you’ll love them just as much as this ice cream lemonade recipe!

There’s one menu item I have to get every single time, especially in the hot summer months. And it’s not chicken. It’s their frosty lemonade. Specifically frosted lemonade.

The thick, creamy lemon milkshake is so delicious I always drink it too fast and end up with a brain freeze. Worth it.

Once I learned that the basic recipe is just simple ingredients like a lemonade mixture and ice cream, I knew I had to find out how to make Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade at home.

What do I need to make this frosted lemonade copycat recipe?

My daughter and I were taste testing multiple ice cream and lemonade combinations for our own recipe to get the taste as close to the original as possible. Yes, this means we had to spend a whole afternoon sampling milkshakes. Poor us, right?

So, here’s the combination of ingredients that produced the best results and closest taste to the original in our opinions:

• Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
• Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
• fresh lemon juice
• Lemon zest

Did you notice the best part? There’s NO added sugar like some other recipes!

Can I use different brands of lemonade and ice cream for this frozen lemonade recipe?

Of course, you can, but I highly suggest using the brands of vanilla ice cream and lemonade that I recommend. We tested quite a few ice creams and lemonade and found that using both of these two tasted most like the one at chick fil a. 

If by chance you have trouble locating one or both at your local grocery store, don’t freak out. It’s still pretty darn delicious if you use what you have available. Supposedly, Chick-fil-A uses only Sunkist brand lemons in their recipe!

Lemonade with ice cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest is one of the most refreshing drinks you can make for summer. I hope you love it as much as we do!

How to make frosted lemonade with fresh lemons?

It seriously couldn’t be any easier to make this homemade frosted lemonade.

• Combine lemonade drink, scoops of ice cream and other ingredients in a good blender and let that baby do the work.
• Pour the contents into two large glasses, add a reusable straw, top with additional lemon zest and a lemon slice if you’d like and sip away!

What is frosted lemonade? Is it a lemonade milkshake?

Frosted Lemonade is a drink that blends lemonade with vanilla ice cream. The sweet vanilla and zesty citrus combine for a cold beverage with bold flavor. So yes, it IS a lemonade milkshake and it’s truly delicious!

The Chick-fil-a Frosted Lemonade is the real deal of the lemony frosty beverage, but our homemade version is every bit as incredible and doesn’t need any additional sugar.

Serve frosted lemonade as a poolside sipper, a dessert or an accompaniment to your light summer meal. It has the perfect balance of tart lemonade and sweet flavors you’ll love any time of day!

Drink Recipes

This site might have “baking” in the title, but I have another not-so-secret recipe obsession: drinks, drinks and more drinks!

The frosted lemonade recipe I share below uses store bought lemonade because it tasted most like the one from Chick-fil-A, but you can make your own Lemon Cordial and use that instead!
For those of you who love watermelon, this Frosted Watermelon Lemonade is the perfect summer thirst quencher.

If you enjoy peaches, then this Frosted Peach Lemonade is for you! It’s based off of this lemonade milkshake recipe and one I think you’ll really love.

I made this Strawberry Lemonade to and fell in love with it. I think lemonade just tastes so much better when it’s loaded with fresh strawberries, don’t you? But it’s SOOOO much better when it’s a Strawberry Frosted Lemonade!

Coconut Coolers are another beverage just begging to be sipped on a hammock in the shade. They remind me a little of these more traditional Mexican Horchatas only with coconut.

Dust off that blender and make a batch of Frozen Bahama Mamas, a Blue Ocean Cocktail, or some Pina Colada Milkshakes. All you need is the beach!

Or keep it simple and fill a tall glass with this Cucumber Grapefruit Water. There’s just something about drinking cool water with some cucumber in it. It makes me feel like I’m lounging at a day spa, even on a regular workday.

Lemon Desserts and Recipes

Some of the ways my family cools off during the summer months are with desserts! 
This time of year, I especially like making treats made with lemon.

Face it, when it’s hot and humid out there, no one wants to fire up the oven. This No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake has been a favorite for years. It’s easy to make and cools you off with every bite. Lemon Marshmallow Poke Cake is another easy summery dessert bursting with lemon goodness.

When I can’t decide what to bring to a summer potluck, I always fall back on a classic: Lemon Bars. The soft lemon center and buttery crust make me happy every time I eat them.

Even more lemon recipes to love, from the sweet to the savory:

• Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
• Lemon Sugar Snaps
• Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
• Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
• Lemon Crepes
• Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats
• Easy Lemon Cake
• Blueberry Lemon Bread Recipe
• Dairy-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles

The search is over for the BEST copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade!
Save this recipe and you will never have to be without the lemon shake you crave when you want to beat the heat. Even on Sundays!

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Frosted Lemonade

Frosted Lemonade is tasty blend of lemonade and creamy ice cream. Part lemonade, part milkshake, it's sweet, tangy and creamy all at once! Our version of the delicious Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade tastes just like the original, only with NO added sugar! There's no better way to beat the summer heat than with a copycat chick fil a sweet treat the entire family will love.

 

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Frosted Lemonade

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 501kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 3 cups Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1 ½ cups Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

• Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth and well combined.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Of course, if you cannot locate Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream or Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade, you CAN use other brands. My daughter and I thought the combination of these two gave us the closest taste to the original. And believe me, we tasted A LOT! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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I love the frosted drinks at Chick-fil-A. Did you know you can turn just about any beverage they have into a frosted drink? My taste buds may love drinking them, but my wallet sure doesn’t like paying for them! So, I set about making my own version of a frosted peach lemonade to save a little cash.

This refreshing treat is like a cross between a lemon peach milkshake and a slushy- not too thick, not too thin.

My daughter and I tested the copycat Frosted Lemonade recipe using all sorts of different ready-made lemonade brands, and we determined that using Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade combined with Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream got us closest to the real thing. It only uses THREE ingredients, and there’s NO added sugar like there is in some other recipes.

However, you can surely use other brands if you can’t find these ones in your local grocery store. You can even use a diet lemonade to save some calories if you have one you like!

Ingredients for Frosted Peach Lemonade

This copycat recipe uses simple ingredients:

• Fresh chopped peaches: The Chick-fil-A version uses white peach flavor, but you can use white or yellow peaches for this recipe.
• Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
• Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
• Fresh lemon juice – not pictured
• Fresh lemon zest – not pictured

You could also throw in some ice cubes if you want your drink a little thicker.

The exact amounts are in the recipe card below!

How to make Copycat Frosted White Peach Lemonade

This recipe couldn’t be easier, so whip up a batch next time the forecast calls for a sweltering hot day!

Simply put the ice cream, lemonade, lemon juice, zest, and peach slices into a blender, then blend until smooth and creamy. Serve and enjoy!

You can play around with the ratios of lemonade to ice cream, depending on if you like your drink thicker or thinner.

The consistency of your frozen lemonade drink also depends partially on how long you blend it. If you like a thicker drink, stop blending just after the ingredients are combined. If you like a thinner drink, blend for a little longer, until it reaches your desired consistency.

FAQs

What’s the difference between white and yellow peaches?

White peaches are less acidic and have a milder, sweeter flavor. They are also softer. Yellow peaches have a stronger, more intense flavor. Either will work fine for this recipe.

Can I make this Peach Frosted Lemonade recipe ahead of time?

The best way to serve this frosty drink is by pouring it into glasses right after you make it. If you plan to make it a few hours ahead of time, you could store the pitcher in the freezer until you are ready to drink it, but you’ll need to reblend it before drinking. Since it’s so easy to make, I recommend making it fresh!

Is it really cheaper to make this at home?

I can get more than four servings of Frosted Peach Lemonade from one carton of lemonade and a half gallon of ice cream. Even with the cost of peaches added, in my area it’s more than $6 cheaper than buying just four drinks at the restaurant.

More Copycat Recipes

I love to try to make my own versions of famous restaurant recipes. Here are a few you should definitely try:

• Copycat Frosted Lemonade (Original!)
• Strawberry Frosted Lemonade
• Texas Roadhouse Rolls and Easy Cinnamon Honey Butter
• Cheddar Bay Biscuits (like Red Lobster’s!)
• Frosted Oreo Cookies

What copycat recipe should I try to make next?

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Frosted Peach Lemonade

Cool off with an easy Frosted Peach Lemonade on a hot summer day! Made with your favorite lemonade, fresh peaches, lemon and natural vanilla ice cream, this frosty beverage is perfect for the season!

 

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Frosted Peach Lemonade

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 450kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1 ¼ cups Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade
• 1 cup fresh chopped peaches
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• zest of one lemon

Instructions

• Place all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth and well combined.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Of course, if you cannot locate Breyer’s Natural Vanilla Ice Cream or Newman’s Own Virgin Lemonade, you CAN use other brands. My daughter and I thought the combination of these two gave us the closest taste to the original. And believe me, we tasted A LOT! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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When summer hits, one of the only things I can think of is ice cream.

Seriously.
Who can relate? 

The heat, humidity (now that we’re living back in Rhode Island as opposed to the dry oven heat of Phoenix), and laid back summer days, just tire me out and make me want something cold.
Ice cream speaks to me. 

Like literally, speaks to me. 
Ok, maybe not. I was going to go off on an ice cream talking tangent, but I know you don’t want to read through all this “dribble”.
JUST GET ME TO THE RECIPE!!

SAVE THIS HOMEMADE CAKE BATTER ICE CREAM TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD!

Hold on, hold on.
Good things come to those who wait. 
Besides, I’ve got other delicious COLD recipes to tempt you with beforehand.
BUT, if you MUST go immediately, there is a ‘Jump to Recipe’ button at the top of the post. 
So go for it.

Cool and refreshing is where it’s at!
I’ve got quite a few recipes to help you lower your temperature when the heat rises. 
And we all know that 2020’s already been a SUPER crazy year with plenty more in store. 
So let’s lose ourselves in some yumminess, shall we?

I made a couple different ice cream recipes after my initial 365 Days of Baking ended back in 2012. 
I mean, who can resist making ice cream?

There was this Banana Cookie Butter Ice Cream which won me an honorable mention from Rodelle Vanilla years ago. 
Since this family loves strawberries so gosh darn much, I made this Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream and need to definitely make that again soon because it was WONDERFUL!

Also, no bake desserts like my Dream Bar recipes, are definitely the way to go this time of year, too!
My Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars were the first ones that started it all and remain one of my most popular posts to date.

Want to relive the days of running after the ice cream truck? Make these Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars. They taste just like the real thing!
Love strawberries as much as we do? Then these you’ll definitely enjoy these Strawberry Cheesecake Dream Bars.
And one of the best things about ALL of the dream bar recipes? Every one of them is NO BAKE, so there’s no need to turn the oven on!

These Circus Animal Cookie Dream Bars are colorful and fun just like today’s ice cream post! Both of these recipes are sure to bring out the kid in all of us. 

I mean, I won’t pass up a Frozen Bahama Mama, or a refreshing Blue Ocean cocktail, either. 
I love cooling off with a drink.
The whole family loves these Frosted Lemonades.
They’re beyond easy and kind of addicting, so be careful! 😉

What do I need to make the best cake batter ice cream?

1. Half and half
   This is a pre-made mixture of equal parts milk and cream that can be purchased at your local grocery store. 
   In other countries, it may be called half cream or single cream.
2. Boxed yellow cake mix
   No need to mix it with any other ingredients called for on the box. You’ll be using 1 cup of the dry mix in this recipe.
3. Granulated or white sugar
4. A touch of salt
5. Egg yolks
6. Pure vanilla extract
   You can use vanilla extract, but leave the imitation vanilla extract on the grocery store shelf.
7. Colored Sprinkles/Jimmies or whatever you call them. 
   You can use the chocolate ones, but it’s definitely more fun if you add some color.
   Use different colored sprinkles according to the upcoming holidays to make your ice cream more festive!

How to make Cake Batter Ice Cream?

• It’s easy!
• Whisk the half and half, sugar, cake mix, and salt into a medium saucepan and heat to warm over medium heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks and vanilla. 
  Using a ladle, pour a small amount (about ½ – 1 cup) of the heated mixture into the yolks while continuously stirring. 
  You don’t want your eggs to cook, but you do want to raise their temperature. Nobody likes the taste of cooked eggs in their ice cream. Hmmm…well, maybe there’s someone, but certainly not me!
• Then add the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan.
• Cook until the temperature reaches between 170-175° F, and is thick and creamy. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
• Pour mixture into a large bowl, cover surface with a sheet of plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator to chill for a minimum of 2-4 hours, though 4 hours is best.
  If there are clumps of dry cake batter, pour the mixture though a fine mesh sieve before pouring into the bowl to chill.
• Pour batter into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s directions.
  Add the sprinkles according to manufacturer or mix in before serving or preparing to freeze.
• Serve immediately for soft serve ice cream or pour into an airtight container and freeze until ready to enjoy.
• Any homemade ice cream will be freshest within two weeks of making it, so don’t wait any longer than that to eat it!

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Cake Batter Ice Cream

A scoop of Cake Batter Ice Cream will cool you off! A creamy vanilla base with yellow cake mix and sprinkles, it's the perfect refresher any time of year!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Cake Batter Ice Cream

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes minutes

Refrigeration 4 hours hours 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 4 hours hours 17 minutes minutes

Servings 24 ½ cup servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Equipment

• medium saucepan
• ice cream maker

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups half and half
• 1 cup dry yellow cake mix
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• pinch salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons colored sprinkles

Instructions

• In medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together half and half, cake mix, sugar and salt until warm.
• In a medium bowl, mix together egg yolks and vanilla.
• Using a ladle, slowly drizzle about a 1/2 – 1 cup of the warm mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
• Add the yolk mixture to the warm half and half mixture while again whisking constantly.
• Continue heating while continually stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan until the mixture thickens and the temperature reaches between 170 – 175° F on a thermometer.
• If you find that the mixture has clumps after heating, pour through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Otherwise, pour mixture into a medium bowl, place a piece of plastic wrap over the surface and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours (though 4 hours is best) to completely cool.
• Place in ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s directions.
• Before placing ice cream in a container to freeze, mix in sprinkles or do so when directed by ice cream manufacturer.
• Serve immediately for soft serve ice cream or pour into an airtight container to store in the freezer to enjoy later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Yes, it’s just what it sounds like. Banana. Cookie Butter. ICE CREAM.

What’s better than that during the summer? No, no THAT!! It’s too hot and sweaty. Think ice cream. Think refreshing… and think fat free.

Ok, no.

This is definitely NOT fat-free, but we can think that. And that means we’ll enjoy it all the more. Because if you think something very strongly in your mind, your body will believe it!

Right? So, we’ve got ALL the delicious taste without the calories. Shhh…remember we’re imagining here. I don’t want anyone to start Pinning that this ice cream is fat-free ’cause then people will get upset with me for FALSE advertising. 😉

Got it? I knew you would. It’s always good to pretend. It’s something we never outgrow. I know you still talk to your imaginary friend. It’s ok. I won’t tell.

I was SSSSSSOOOOOOO completely blessed to receive an absolutely, incredibly, STUPENDOUS gift in the mail a few weeks ago (for which I still have yet to send out a thank you note :-/   I never have been on top of that, but you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!!).

SAVE THIS BANANA ICE CREAM RECIPE TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD!

This gift came from a very good blogger friend. I say “very good”, but I have yet to meet Kathi. I just know her from comments we’ve passed back and forth on our blogs, through Facebook, and e-mails.
Her blog is The Full Fridge and I LOVE her profile pic. on her page.

NOT!

And she knows it. I joke with her all the time. It’s not that I’m jealous that she’s relaxing on the beach watching her family frolic at the water’s edge or that she has a beautiful pedicure highlighting the seriously sexy legs she’s got going on, but the fact that her foot has SAND on it makes me shudder in disgust EVERY SINGLE TIME I see it.

If you know me, you know I have this “thing” about sand.

I. CAN”T. STAND. IT!

Which is one reason why I wasn’t too upset to move away from the shores of Rhode Island and head to the desert of Arizona. DUH! What was I thinking??!! There’s even more SAND here!!! ICK!

I must have been traumatized as a child, buried in it up to my neck or had a serious amount in my bathing suit bottom that left me disgusted with it for the rest of my life. Yeah, me and the beach, not a match. Give me a boat to swim off of in the ocean or bay and I’m golden.

DON’T make me clean that sand off your body so then I end up walking in it all over my floor!!
OMG!!! And then if it gets in my BED???!!!!

Ok, wow. Here we go again. Off on a tangent, forgetting where I was headed with this one-sided conversation…
Oh, yes, my dear friend, Kathi. I like her, no, I LOVE her. One, because she lives in New England *sigh*. I DO miss it.

Two, because she’s a RED SOX fan and even though they really stink right now, I’ll ALWAYS love my Red Sox.
And three, because she’s got such a WONDERFUL heart to send me such an incredible gift when I mentioned to her that I had never tried THIS STUFF.

(Not that I couldn’t find my own way to the store to get it ~ she pays to have it shipped 2000 miles, so I don’t have to drive 40 minutes to the nearest Trader Joe’s.) If that isn’t a TRUE friend, I don’t know WHAT is! Kathi, I LOVE you!!! So, I dedicate this recipe and post to you, my dear friend, and I can never thank you enough for your generosity!

What’s Cookie Butter, you ask? Have you heard of this stuff??
There’s the Biscoff spread or the Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter that Kathi sent me.

You can buy both of them here at Amazon.com!!

If you haven’t had either yet, I STRONGLY encourage you to go buy some OR find a good friend off the internet who will send you some. 😉 And have you purchased that ice cream maker yet? Remember, when I made the Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream or the Cake Batter Ice Cream and told you seriously NEEDED to get one of those things???!!!

I’m not lying. It will be one of the BEST investments you make. Trust me on this. Buckle your seatbelts, people. We’re going for a RIDE!!!

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Banana Cookie Butter Ice Cream

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Banana Ice Cream

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Refrigeration and Freezer 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 279kcal

Author Lynne Feifer

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 7 tablespoons sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup half and half
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup pureed banana
• ½ cup cookie butter

Instructions

• In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, scald milk until bubbles form around the edges, but don’t boil.
• Remove from heat, and stir in sugar and salt until dissolved.
• Mix in vanilla, half & half, and whipping cream. Whisk in pureed banana.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. After, place in ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s directions.
• Before placing in freezer, pour contents into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Drizzle the cookie butter into the mixture while gently folding it in.
• Place sealed container in the freezer until ice cream hardens.

Notes

This recipe make 1 quart.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

I rate everything I make on a scale of 1-4 with 4 being the best and this Banana Cookie Butter Ice Cream earned 3 1/2 rolling pins. I thought this was SO yummy!! This cookie butter tastes sort of like melted Pepperidge Farm Gingerbread Men, but not as gingery.

It is just beyond delicious! I LOVED the cookie butter swirled throughout.

whoops hee hee…Um, yeah.

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