Here's the Scoop: We Love Ice Cream

We're in the middle of the hottest part of the year, which is a great time to celebrate the coolest dessert on the block—not that we need an excuse to enjoy some ice cream! From pints to pops, Cub is the place to go for chilly treats of all shapes and sizes. Plus, get inspired with these ideas for transforming ice cream into wow-worthy desserts.

DID YOU KNOW?

The United States is among the top five countries for ice cream eating, coming in at second place with its citizens consuming an average of 5.5 gallons per capita, per year. Third place goes to Australia with 4.8 gallons per capita, but New Zealand grabs the gold with a whopping 7.5 gallons consumed per capita.

Make This: Layered Ice Cream Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 pints Kemps® Simply Crafted Ice Cream
8 Kemps® Ice Cream Sandwiches
2 containers IttiBitz® Pelletized Ice Cream

Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil. Add sandwiches for base layer.

Spread 1 pint ice cream evenly over sandwich base.

Sprinkle two containers IttiBitz treats on top of ice cream layer.

Repeat sandwich and ice cream layers. Return to freezer until firm. Invert to finish and serve.

MORE FUN FACTS

87% of Americans have ice cream in their freezer right now, and the likelihood that it's a plain flavor is pretty high. According to icecream.com, Americans consume on average 48 pints a year, with vanilla ranking as the most popular flavor in the U.S. How to

Host an Ice Cream Social for 2-20

From large crowds to parties of two, everyone can enjoy getting social alongside a refreshing scoop or two. Try these fun ideas with friends and family.

muffin tin filled with ice cream toppings

MUFFIN TIN MIXER (Serves 1-2)

There’s clever (hello, muffin tin meals) and then there’s genius: introducing, perfectly portioned build-your-own sundae bar muffin tins. They’re adorable, practical and a breeze to pull together. We recommend four flavors of ice cream, four sauces and four toppings for maximum mix-and-match potential. But of course, anything goes. There’s no wrong answer when it comes to ice cream!

9X9 ICE CREAM TRAY (Serves 4-6)

Never again overthink what to serve for dessert at a dinner party. Brilliantly simple and supremely satisfying, the 9x9 ice cream tray can be scooped beforehand, stored in the freezer and topped just before serving. Lastly, set out spoons and watch as guests dig in with glee.

10-FOOT SUNDAE (Serves 20)

A ten-foot vinyl gutter makes a surprisingly inexpensive serving dish (around $5 at a home improvement store) and turns an already beloved treat into the premier event of summer: an epic ice cream social. We scooped up 10 flavors of Breyers® ice cream (they have more than 50 to choose from, including lactose free and non-dairy) and went wild with the toppings. We highly suggest you do the same; it’s even more fun and delicious than it looks!