Key Lime Pie Milkshakes is a delightful combination of two delicious desserts! Enjoy the classic flavors of key lime and condensed milk in a frozen treat.

Key Lime Pie:

Key Lime is one of my favorite flavors. I already have ice cream and poke cake on the blog. Pretty much every family in Florida has a recipe for key lime pie, and many South Floridian restaurants claim to have the best key lime pie, or claim to have the most authentic favorite dessert. Regardless of who created it, key lime pie is the quintessential flavor of Florida, specifically the Florida Keys. 

Fans of key lime pies are always debating recipes: graham or pastry crust? meringue, whipped cream or no topping? Uncooked or cooked filling? Frozen or refrigerated? In any case, most Floridians agree that the famous pie is made without green food coloring, only using the authentic pale yellow of the key lime juice.

Other uses for sweetened condensed milk:

This recipe only uses 1/4 cup from a can. While you may want to eliminate it altogether, it is the quintessential flavor of key lime pies. Here are a few options for the remainder of the can:

• Sweeten your coffee and tea by adding a spoonful or two
• Make dulce de leche
• Add to a no-churn ice cream
• Drizzle onto fruit
• Make Coconut Macaroons
• Combine with whipped topping and cream cheese for a cheesecake dip for cookies and fruit
• Add to Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

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Easy Key Lime Pie Milkshake

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

Rim

• sweetened condensed milk
• graham cracker crumbs

Milkshake

• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup key lime juice
• ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream

Garnish

• whipped cream or whipped topping
• graham cracker crumbs
• graham cracker pieces
• key lime zest

Instructions

Rim

• Place a few tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk into a small dish with a rim. Place graham cracker crumbs in a small dish with a rim. Place the rim of the glass into the sweetened condensed milk, then the crumbs. Place glasses in freezer until ready to use.

Milkshake

• Place all ingredients into high-powered blender and combine. Divide between glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, graham cracker pieces and lime zest

Welcome to the 4th Annual #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’re celebrating all things summer with a week-long event that is absolutely filled with some of the best summer dessert recipes! Follow the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek on social media to find recipes and make sure to check out the bottom of this post for even more summer desserts!  

Check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts:

• CopyCat Disney Dole Whip from Big Bear’s Wife 
• Tropical Icebox Cake from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Birthday Cake Ice Cream from Simply Inspired Meals
• Fresh Peach Sorbet from Blogghetti
• Key Lime Pie Milkshakes from Love and Confections
• Lemon Corn Panna Cotta from Pastry Chef Online

Summertime Pies:

• Blueberry Pie from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Sweet Summertime Cakes and Cupcakes:

• Rainbow Tie Dye Cake from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Sour Cream Pound Cake from Savory Experiments
• Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake from Nik Snacks
• Slab Strawberry Shortcake from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Berry Lavender Cupcakes from The Spiffy Cookie
• Mini Tropical Fruit Upside Down Cakes from For the Love of Food
• Chocolate Zucchini Cream Cheese Cupcakes from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

No Bake Treats:

• Orange Creamsicle Fruit Dip from Sweet Beginnings
• Banana Split Cheesecake Cheeseball from Sweet ReciPEAs
• No Bake Birthday Cake Bites from It’s Shanaka

Baked Desserts:

• Southern Peach Cobbler from Back To My Southern Roots
• Raspberry-Blueberry Crisps from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Blackberry Dumplings from Palatable Pastime
• S’mores Creme Brulee from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Mini Cherry Pies from Our Sutton Place

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No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream will become your new, favorite ice cream. Homemade graham cracker crust pieces make this easy ice cream over the top!

I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #BacktoSchoolTreats week recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream is one of my new favorite ice creams – quite possibly the best one I have made ever! That says a lot, because I love making ice cream. My Key Lime Pie Ice Cream, Root Beer Float Ice Cream, and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream are among the top, but this No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream has edged them out.

Graham Cracker Crust:

My favorite part of any pie or cheesecake is the graham cracker crust. I love a crunchy crust paired with cheesecake or pudding pie, and graham cracker is so easy to make. I used honey graham crackers, but you can also use flavored graham crackers or Nilla wafers too. The crust needs to be made first, so it can cool. I guarantee you will want to snack on the pieces, like we did. I might just make a crust for snacking one day.

No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream:

No-churn ice creams are incredibly easy to make. While I love using my Kitchenaid Ice Cream maker, this ice cream is a breeze to make and I don’t have to worry about having my attachment bowl pre-frozen. Vanilla bean paste makes a ton of difference in this recipe, and I love seeing the little vanilla seeds flecked throughout the ice cream.

Half of this ice cream was gobbled up as soon as it was ready. I am definitely going to be making a lot more of this recipe in the near future. Even my mom, who isn’t a fan of cheesecake, said this was the best ice cream I have ever made.

Tools, Tips & Tricks:

• You can find my favorite whisks and spatulas in my Amazon shop
• Make sure your heavy cream, bowl and whisk are very cold before whipping.
• Here are a few of my favorite ice cream storage containers.
• Use quin sprinkles to avoid bleed, or regular sprinkles if making and serving immediately
• Freeze ice cream for at least 24 hours.

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No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes minutes

Freezing Time 1 day day

Servings 8

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

• 8 full size honey graham crackers
• 1/4 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon Taylor & Colledge Vanilla Bean Paste
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

• Heat oven to 350F. Prepare sheet pan with parchment paper. Melt butter and set aside. In food processor, pulse graham crackers and sugar until crumbs. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and pulse until is thoroughly mixed.
• Pour mixture onto sheet tray and use the back of a large measuring cup to flatten into a rectangular shape. Bake for 8 minutes, or right before edges start to brown. Cool and cut or break into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream

• In a large bowl using a hand blender, or in bowl of stand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste, and mix to combine.
• In separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture 1/3 at a time.
• Add 2/3 of the graham cracker crust pieces and fold into ice cream. Pour half of ice cream into standard loaf pan. Sprinkle half of remaining crust onto ice cream. Add remaining ice cream, then remaining crust pieces. Freeze for 24 hours (cover with plastic wrap or parchment after 4 hours).

Summer is winding down, and we are celebrating with #BacktoSchoolTreats hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 30 bloggers will be sharing 100+ fantastic recipes for both parents and kids, with breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks to get you back in the school routine. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages.

Check out these #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes from our Bloggers:

Back to School Breakfasts:
Pancake Tacos from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Back to School Snacks:
Cookie Monster Muddy Buddies from The Redhead Baker

Back to School Desserts:
Candied Lemon Cupcakes from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream from Love and Confections

Back to School Drinks:
Caramel Apple Mocktail for the Kiddos! from Jen Around the World

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Saint Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake is a delicious treat perfect for any green celebration. A fun shamrock sprinkle mix decorates the chocolate-coated glass. Sprinkle some extra on top of the freshly whipped cream for a milkshake fit for a leprechaun!

This recipe was created for and sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers. All opinions are my own.

Milkshakes are one of my favorite frozen treats, and these Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes get an extra dose of holiday cheer with a festive sprinkle mix. Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes are the an easy treat to make for Saint Patrick’s Day. They are family-friendly, because green beer and Irish Cream Liqueur are definitely not for the kiddos. Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes will make them feel like they are part of the celebration too.

I used dark chocolate coating wafers for dipping the glasses. They are in the baking section of local craft stores. Some bulk food stores carry them as well. Feel free to use milk chocolate or white chocolate, but I personally think the dark chocolate makes the sprinkles stand out more.

Speaking of sprinkles, I love fun sprinkle mixes and they totally make the dessert. I love the different shades of greens, touches of white, and colored pearl sprinkles in this one that Sweets & Treats gave me. Sprinkles definitely take this milkshake over the top.

What you need for Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes:

• mason jars
• dark chocolate coating wafers
• shamrock sprinkle mix
• green and gold paper straws
• Wilton 1M piping tip and piping bag

Mason jars are in most grocery stores, Target and online. Dark chocolate coating wafers and the Wilton 1M piping tip and piping bags can be found in craft stores. I received my sprinkle mix from Sweets & Treats online store, as well as some green straws. Paper straws are common in most craft stores, although a better selection is usually available online.

I found those cute little cauldrons in the dollar section of my Target after Halloween. These cauldrons are so cute and great for both Saint Patrick’s Day and Halloween! I filled them with little gold coin sprinkle quins, but they can also be filled with chocolate gold coins for a festive touch.

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St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate candy melting wafers
• St. Patrick’s Day shamrock sprinkle mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream
• Mint Green gel food color, optional
• Freshly Whipped Cream

Instructions

• Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip rims of glasses into chocolate then immediately sprinkle with shamrock sprinkle mix. Refrigerate 5-10 minutes.
• In high-powered blender, combine milk, ice cream and a few drops of mint green food color. Blend until combined. Pour into glasses, top with freshly whipped cream and more sprinkles.

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I hope you make your sweetheart something special this Valentine’s Day!

Visit Dixie Crystals for the full recipe:

SWEETHEART STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

 

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I love nostalgic treats, especially if they have to do with ice cream. Malts, milkshakes and floats are some of my favorite frozen indulgences. This Root Beer Float Ice Cream is the best of both worlds, combining a root beer float with delicious homemade ice cream. Don’t forget the whipped cream, hot fudge and cherry on top!

The local burger joint was always a favorite restaurant spot to visit growing up. My family would meet up with my best friend’s family on the weekends, grab burgers, fries & root beer floats, and share a meal. My favorite treat was the root beer float. Every few weeks the restaurant hosted a classic car show and we would wander through the parking lot looking at the pristine cars, sipping on floats.

I grew up with a love of root beer – from my dad – and birch beer – from my grandmother. Because of this love, I knew I wanted to craft the perfect ice cream. I couldn’t just freeze root beer because it would get too many ice crystals. Boiling it down also reduced the flavor. The best option is a root beer concentrate or candy flavoring. The tiny bottle packed a huge root beer punch and was the best choice for the ice cream.

A secret ingredient gives this ice cream a delicious and creamy taste, like an actual root beer float. We don’t have much Fall weather yet, so we are still enjoying this ice cream quite a bit.

Until next time,

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The sprinkles and Halloween candy are my favorite part of the milkshake – aside from the straws, because I have a thing for cute straws and sprinkles and hoard them whenever I can. I chose a green, black and purple sprinkle mix, because it matched my glasses, the milkshake and the cute straws. You can go as creepy or cute as you’d like with these milkshakes.

You can either used freshly whipped cream or whipped topping for the milkshakes. Don’t forget extra sprinkles on the top too!

Here are a few items used in today’s recipe:

Halloween Green Monster Milkshake

By Love and Confections

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white store-bought frosting
• Green gel food color
• Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream

Instructions

1. Mix frosting and a few drops of green food color until desired color. Using an offset spatula, spread frosting around the rim of two glasses. Add sprinkles and candy eyes. Refrigerate 5-10 minutes.
2. In high-powered blender, combine milk, ice cream and a few drops of green food color. Blend until combined. Pour into glasses, top with freshly whipped cream and more sprinkles.

Until next time,

LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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This post is sponsored by Barlean’s. All opinions are mine alone.

School started last week, and the Summer days are still very hot. I love having a cold treat ready for the little one when she finishes for the day, and these Chocolate Chia and Greens Pudding Pops hit the spot. My love of chia is evident in some of the recipes I create, like Overnight Strawberry Chia Superfruit Pudding and Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oatmeal.

Chocolate Chia and Greens Pudding Pops

By Love and Confections

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 scoops Barlean’s Chocolate Silk Greens Powder
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into pitcher of high-powered blender, stir, and let sit for 5-10 minutes to let chia seeds absorb liquid.
2. Blend on “smoothie” setting, or gradually increase speed to high. Pour into pop molds and freeze minimum 8 hours.

Yield: 6 pops

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Cook time: 00 hrs. 40 mins.
Chill time:  06 hrs.

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The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. As a kid, my parents always hosted a big pool party. We had a barbecue with plenty of delicious sides and desserts. As soon as it started to get dark, my parents would set up a large folding table outside while the kids played with sparklers and poppers.

Firecrackers and fountain fireworks were usually the first in our large line-up. Mom, in preparation of July 4th, would also grow aloe plants – just in case someone had a little accident that could easily be fixed with aloe.

My family loved fireworks and we usually had a huge display that took at least an hour to set off.  Everyone on our cul-de-sac would set up lawn chairs either in their driveways, or come down into our driveway.

They put on a spectacular show. All the dad would help set up the fireworks and yell, “fire in the hole” while running away. We sat in awe of the bright beautiful colors, naming which was our favorite.

These smoothie pops would have definitely been a great addition to our celebrations. I even ate one for breakfast, because it’s really just a frozen smoothie. It can be enjoyed in the morning, as an afternoon snack, or perfect to cool down while watching fireworks.

Strawberry, coconut, and blueberry each blend with milk and yogurt for a delicious, frozen, summertime treat. I love these Popsicle molds and use them year-round for all my frozen treats. They’re fun to make and a great way to get kids involved. I love being able to give my Little One both dairy and fruit in a fun treat. I sometimes even sneak in a serving of veggies in my pops too! I hope you have a safe and fun 4th of July!

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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Even though the Northern states are starting to cool off, we have rather warm temperatures (and a hurricane) down South and these pops are ready and waiting in my freezer.

Click here for the FULL RECIPE:

PINEAPPLE STRAWBERRY SWIRL FRUIT POPS

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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