12 Summer Treats That’ll Take You Straight Back to the Ice Cream Truck
There’s something magical about the sound of the ice cream truck rolling down the street on a hot summer day—it’s a childhood memory that never melts away. These 12 summer treats are packed with nostalgic flavor, inspired by the iconic goodies you used to chase after barefoot. Get ready for a delicious blast from the past—no ice cream truck required.
Creamsicle Orange Popsicles

Creamsicle Orange Popsicles are a nostalgic summer treat you can enjoy at home. Made with fresh orange juice and vanilla yogurt, these orange cream popsicles will take you back to your childhood.
Ice Cream Nachos
Ice Cream Nachos are such an easy and super fun summer treat! This dessert comes together fast and can be customized with all of your favorite toppings!
No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream
This No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream is so good and easy to make without an ice cream maker! This ice cream uses condensed milk, frozen strawberries, and is an absolute sweet treat favorite for summer!
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles are bright, sweet, tart, and bursting with flavor. Easy to make, they are the perfect treat for cooling off on warm day!
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches
These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches are a nostalgic summer treat that bring back the best food memories. Vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between layers of a chewy peanut butter rice krispie mixture to create the most delicious ice cream sandwiches ever.
Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
This homemade Orange Ice Cream is made with freshly squeezed orange juice and real vanilla extract. It has all of the flavors of an orange creamsicle popsicle you remember as a kid.
Mango Ice Pops {Paletas de Mango}
Ice cold and bursting with tropical flavor, these mango popsicles are the absolute best summer treat for a hot day! You need less than a handful of simple ingredients and a little time for these paletas de mango, so let’s get started!
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.
Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches
These easy Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect treat for summer time. Dip them in red, white, and blue sprinkles to enjoy at your 4th of July celebration!
Pineapple Popsicles
Pineapple Popsicles give a great burst of tropical flavor on a hot summer day. This refreshing treat is perfect for pool parties, birthdays, get-togethers, and more.
Sheet Pan Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sheet Pan Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches are the perfect summer treat! Minimal ingredients and effort involved for these Ice Cream Sandwiches, brownie mix, a few other ingredients and ice cream! Kids will love these!
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
These Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are a classic summer treat! Ice cream is sandwiched between two perfectly chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and decorated with a variety of toppings.