DIY Ice Cream Flight
The following recipe and photography were provided by our partner, Yoko Segawa of Yoko’s Kitchen.
What better way to celebrate summer than by sampling a variety of rich and refreshing ice cream sundaes? Topped with a wide range fruits, sweets, and sauces, this DIY Ice Cream Flight is the coolest way to satisfy any sweet tooth!
The key to creating the perfect food flight is choosing a variety of flavor profiles and serving each combination in small dishes so you have a chance to try everything before getting too full, or in this case, before getting a brain freeze!
Here we’ve paired five mouthwatering flavors from Tillamook (Peaches & Cream, German Chocolate Cake, Cookies & Cream, Oregon Dark Cherry, and Waffle Cone Swirl) with classic and unique ice cream toppings. From a homemade peanut butter quick shell to a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, you’re sure to find a combination you love.
Not a fan of these flavors? Not a problem! There are countless Tillamook flavors to try in our ice cream freezers, so find the one that speaks to you and get creative with the toppings!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- They’re designed to share. The great thing about food flights is that they’re shareable and they offer something for everyone! Create as many combinations as you like, gather friends and family, and sample away! We recommend serving each scoop in small dessert glasses for an elevated touch!
- The ice cream and toppings are familiar but elevated. These ice cream flight combinations are perfect for a hot summer day! Try the refreshing peaches & cream ice cream with soft brown sugar peaches, or a scoop of the waffle cone swirl with caramel sauce and Heinen’s whipped dairy topping. With all these fun flavors, you’ll have to try them all!
- The flavor possibilities are endless. If these ice cream flavors aren’t speaking to you, or if you’re not a fan of the topping combinations, feel free to get creative and make them your own! You could try caramel sauce on the peaches & cream ice cream, or throw some chocolate chips on top of cookies & cream. Better yet, you can make your own homemade chocolate quick shell! Just swap out the peanut butter in the quick peanut butter shell recipe below for chocolate chips!
DIY Ice Cream Flight
Servings: 5 ice cream sundaes
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Peaches & Cream
- Tillamook Peaches & Cream ice cream
- 2 peaches, cut into wedges
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s unsalted sweet cream butter
- 2 Tbsp. Heinen’s organic light brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. lemon zest
- ½ tsp. vanilla paste
German Chocolate S’mores Cake
- Tillamook German Chocolate Cake ice cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Graham crackers, crushed
Cookies & Cream with Peanut Butter Quick Shell
- Tillamook Cookies and Cream ice cream
- 3 Tbsp. Heinen’s creamy organic peanut butter
- 1½ Tbsp. Heinen’s organic coconut oil
Dark Cherry with Chocolate Chips
- Tillamook Oregon Dark Cherry ice cream
- Heinen’s mini chocolate chips
Waffle Cone Swirl with Caramel, Whipped Dairy Topping, and Sprinkles
- Tillamook Waffle Cone Swirl ice cream
- Smucker’s salted caramel topping
- Heinen’s whipped dairy topping
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Brown Sugar Peaches and Cream
- Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the peaches and brown sugar and cook until the peaches are tender. Stir in lemon zest and vanilla paste. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Scoop the ice cream into dessert glasses and top with the peach topping.
German Chocolate S’mores Cake
- Use a culinary torch or oven broiler to toast the marshmallows. If using a broiler, arrange the marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking tray and broil for a few minutes until golden brown. Keep a close eye on them because marshmallows burn quickly.
- Scoop the ice cream into dessert glasses and top with crushed graham crackers and toasted marshmallows.
Cookies and Cream with Peanut Butter Quick Shell
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir to combine. Microwave for another 15 seconds if needed, until fully melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Scoop the ice cream into dessert glasses and drizzle the quick shell over the top. Let it sit until the shell sets, then crack it with a spoon to enjoy.
Dark Cherry with Chocolate Chips
- Scoop the ice cream into dessert glasses and top with chocolate chips.
Waffle Cone Swirl with Caramel, Whipped Dairy Topping, and Sprinkles
- Scoop the ice cream into dessert glasses and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Top with the whipped dairy topping and finish with sprinkles.
