12 Frozen Treats to Refresh and Cool Down
Whether the heat is rising or you’re simply craving a chilly pick-me-up, your freezer is the secret to the ultimate dessert. We’ve curated 12 frozen favorites that go far beyond the standard scoop—from velvety mocha pies and creamy fruit-filled slices to tangy yogurt bites and snackable chocolate-covered treats. These recipes are perfectly chilled, endlessly refreshing, and ready whenever you need to cool down with something sweet.
Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Here’s how to make frozen yogurt! This homemade frozen yogurt recipe is so simple and comes out tangy and creamy with just 3 ingredients. Essentially a Greek yogurt ice cream, it hits the spot in any season—add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Frozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries (TruFru Copycat)
Enjoy the fresh flavor of Chocolate Covered Strawberries any time with these easy Frozen Chocolate Covered Strawberries. It’s the perfect snack to store in the freezer!
Frozen Dark Chocolate Mocha
A Frozen Dark Chocolate Mocha is a coffeehouse favorite that you can easily make at home with just a few simple ingredients. You will want to make one of these frozen treats every day!
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is an easy no bake dessert with three layers… cookie crust, peanut butter cheesecake and creamy chocolate gelato (with peanut butter cups stuffed inside!).
Frozen Cranberry Dessert
Serve this creamy frozen cranberry dessert for a light, refreshing dessert to family and friends this season. Topped with fluffy Cool Whip and chopped pecans, it’s a welcome change from the ordinary Christmas or Thanksgiving dessert.
Frozen Mocha Cream Pie
This Frozen Mocha Cream Pie has a crunchy almond and cookie crumb crust and a creamy, frosty, mocha filling that’s both rich and light. Mocha crunch pie, as our family calls it, is a dessert fantasy come true. What’s more, it can be prepared weeks ahead of time and stored in the freezer, ready to serve at your next dinner party or other special occasion (provided your kids don’t get to it first like my Mom’s did)!
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Simple and quick to make, this frozen yogurt bark is the perfect summer treat. Topped with fresh berries and crunchy granola, it’s a perfect hot weather snack.
Frozen Pineapple Pie
Frozen Pineapple Pie is an easy make ahead dessert perfect for summer parties and cookouts. A creamy and delicious dessert perfect for pineapple lovers.
Frozen Pumpkin Pie
Frozen pumpkin pie is a delicious frozen dessert, with coffee ice cream sitting inside a gingersnap crust. Looking for an alternative to traditional pumpkin pie? Try this easy pumpkin recipe!
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie
This Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie is fluffy, light, and refreshing. Plus, it’s no bake and easy to make gluten free!
Frozen Yogurt Bites
Looking for healthy snacks? These frozen yogurt bites are a healthy treat and a sure hit with kids of all ages—and adults too! They’re simple to whip up and take only 1 hour to freeze: the perfect frosty sweet!
Frozen Fruit Salad
Cool, creamy, and delicious enough for special occasions, this Frozen Fruit Salad is a simple combination of fun flavors. One bite will bring you back to those nostalgic childhood summer months.
