It’s not all warm sticky puddings and fruit mince pies, especially when you’re celebrating Christmas in Australia and our weather is far from cool.
But you sure can still treat yourself this Christmas with our selection of frozen desserts and ice-cream cakes. Whether you like fresh and fruity or more indulgent, we have something to suit any and all tastes. Personally we can’t go past these adorable little strawberry Santas adorning our fabulous ice-cream cake.
Here’s our collection of indulgent ice-cream cake recipes that are cool, creamy and the perfect way to end an Aussie Christmas lunch.
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Burnt brown sugar ice-cream with pistachio praline
Burnt brown sugar ice-cream with pistachio praline
This burnt brown sugar ice-cream pudding with its crushed pistachio praline crust is simply divine.
03
Tropical bombe alaska
The mix of textures, flavours and temperatures combine in the classic king of desserts, the bombe alaska, to create a sensationally sweet dish.
04
Honey nougat and espresso semifreddo
Honey nougat and espresso semifreddo
This divine homemade frozen dessert combines crunchy chocolate-coated honeycomb, sweet honey nougat and fragrant espresso to create an irresistible treat for your loved ones.
05
Lemon and raspberry semifreddo
Lemon and raspberry semifreddo
Limoncello liqueur is an Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur made from the peel only of fragrant lemons. The peels are steeped in a good-quality clear alcohol then diluted with sugar and water.
06
Lemon and blackberry frozen yoghurt cake
Lemon and blackberry frozen yoghurt cake
This delicious lemon frozen yoghurt cake is studded with juicy blueberries and layered with crumbly ginger-flavoured biscuits to create the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
07
Mocha, almond and chocolate ice-cream
Mocha, almond and chocolate ice-cream
A delicious and tri-coloured ice-cream topped with dark chocolate and almonds.
09
Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait
Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait
Packed full of dark chocolate chunks and bright red raspberries and cherries for a frozen dessert that is the ideal summer treat.
10
Cherry and amaretti white Christmas log
Cherry and amaretti white Christmas log
This frozen fruit and nut filled dessert is filled with the festive flavours of amaretti biscuits and fresh cherries for the ideal Christmas dessert.
11
Chocolate and cherry bombe alaska
Sweeten up the festive season with this decadent chocolate cherry bombe alaska! The perfect dessert to share with family or friends.
12
Cheats coffee Christmas wreath
Cheats coffee Christmas wreath
This stunning Christmas wreath cake will make your festivities even more special. With a rich coffee mascarpone filling, its utterly delicious.
13
Christmas pudding ice-cream bombes
Christmas pudding ice-cream bombes
A twist on the traditional puddings thats perfect for the hot Aussie summer Christmas.
14
Honeycomb and hazelnut frozen parfait pudding
Make dessert the centrepiece this Christmas with our frozen honeycomb and hazelnut parfait pudding.
17
Frozen christmas pudding
Draped in melted chocolate and frozen, this incredible mixed fruit ice-cream pudding is perfect for a summer Christmas.
18
Raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad
Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad – a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!
19
Cherry and ginger ice-cream cake
Cherry and ginger ice-cream cake
Traditional Christmas flavours are given a decadent update and a distinctly Australian twist in this cherry and ginger ice-cream cake. Topped with brandied cherries, it’s sure to be the talk of the town.
20
Santa Claus Christmas ice-cream cake
Santa Claus Christmas ice-cream cake
This adorable Christmas-themed cake is perfect for festive celebrations. The cream-filled strawberry Santas will be a favourite with the kids, plus the creamy ice-cream filling, of course.
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Lemon and raspberry semifreddo
Lemon and raspberry semifreddo
Limoncello liqueur is an Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur made from the peel only of fragrant lemons. The peels are steeped in a good-quality clear alcohol then diluted with sugar and water.
24
Frozen Christmas pudding
This sweet and creamy Christmas pudding pairs two types of homemade ice-cream to create a delicious frozen dessert to serve during the festive season. You’ll even get yummy chunks of dried fruit and dark chocolate with each bite.
25
Festive ice-cream cake with caramel sauce
Festive ice-cream cake with caramel sauce
‘Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring … because you haven’t made the pudding yet! Don’t despair, help is at hand with this delicious dessert.
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Celebration ice-cream and cake terrine
Celebration ice-cream and cake terrine
For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat’s ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.
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Chocolate, honey and red berry parfait
Parfait means ‘perfect’ in French and there’s a lot about this chocolate, honey and red berry version that is perfect. For starters, it’s easy to make and doesn’t melt too quickly which means it’s great for entertaining. It also looks amazing.
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The-night-before Christmas ice-cream cake
The-night-before Christmas ice-cream cake
This quick recipe for frozen Christmas ice-cream cake is loaded with fruit, berries and brandy. Make it the night before for a hassle-free Christmas spent with your friends and family.
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Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings
Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings
These deliciously sweet frozen puddings are perfect for a hot Australian Christmas celebration. We’ll show you the quick way to make these impressive desserts with minimal effort.
