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Breakfasts on the go, bagged lunches and after-school snacks means it's September. We give you our handy hacks, tips and recipes to stay calm amidst this reclaimed whirlwind.
Mile-High Birthday Ice Cream Cookie Cake
Mile-High Birthday Ice Cream Cookie Cake
Imagine a Birthday Ice Cream cake, only make it with chocolate chip cookie dough, ice it with whipped cream, sprinkles and even nostalgia-inducing fruity hoops cereal!
Compliments Birthday Cake Flavour Light Ice Cream + Compliments Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough + assorted sprinkles + whipped cream + Compliments Fruity Hoops Cereal.
Concept: For a winner with the young and the young at heart: spread and bake two cookie dough tubes in two, parchment paper-lined 8-inch round baking pans; let cool completely. Scoop and smooth out ice cream over one cookie and sandwich with remaining cookie half. Freeze. Serve topped with more ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles and cereal, if you like.
Cereal Crunch Unicorn Twirl Cones
Cereal Crunch Unicorn Twirl Cones
Give your next scoop a makeover with Compliments Unicorn Twirl Ice Cream and the crunchy-munchy fun factor of cereal! Just scoop, assemble, top and dig in!
Compliments Waffle Cone + Compliments Unicorn Twirl Ice Cream + Compliments Fruity Hoops or Honey Nut Oatie-O’s Cereal
Concept: Fill waffle cone with Unicorn Twirl Ice Cream. Sprinkle with Compliments Fruity Hoops and Oatie-O's, and serve.
Strawberry Lemon Shortcake Sundae
Strawberry Lemon Shortcake Sundae
Give your summer ice cream sundaes a makeover with the bright, sunny flavour of lemon sugar cookies, strawberry shortcake ice cream, ripe strawberries and more! Simply layer and scoop to your heart’s content and top with syrup, granola and a fresh berry!
Compliments Strawberry Shortcake Light Ice Cream + Compliments Strawberry Flavoured Sundae Syrup + fresh sliced strawberries + Compliments Mixed Berry Granola + Lemon Sugar Cookies crumbled between layers and on top.
Concept: Fill parfait or sundae glass with ice cream, syrup, strawberries, granola, cookie crumble. Repeat with a second set of layers for extra-tall sundae glass.
Very Berry Vanilla Pudding Cookie Trifle
Very Berry Vanilla Pudding Cookie Trifle
Go bold and make a big summer trifle featuring fresh berries, blueberry sugar cookies, pudding and jam in a glass trifle bowl or any other pretty bowl. Or, you can make these mini using ramekins or small glasses or jars and serve them as individual trifles if you prefer.
Bakery Dept. Blueberry Sugar Cookies + Compliments Vanilla Flavoured Instant Pudding + Compliments Pure Raspberry Jam or Compliments Pure Strawberry Jam + fresh berries such as: blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries + Compliments Light Whipped Topping
Instructions: Gently fold whipped topping into vanilla pudding. Layer trifle bowl or jars with berries, a spoonful of jam, crumbled or whole cookies, and pudding mixture. Repeat once, ending with cookies and berries.
The Ultimate Choco-Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
The Ultimate Choco-Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Who doesn’t love an impressive-looking freezer cake that’s fuss-free, delicious, and crowd-pleasing? Simply layer the following into a traditional straight loaf pan (9 x 5-in./2 L, for example):
Compliments Caramel Flavour Ice Cream Sandwiches (lengthwise) + whipped cream + Compliments Chocolate Flavoured Sundae Syrup+ Compliments Milk Chocolate Salted Cashews + top with Compliments Sweet and Sour Assorted Candy. Freeze, slice, and serve!
You-Berry-Believe-It Fro Yo Pops
You-Berry-Believe-It Fro Yo Pops
This one’s a sentimental favourite with its Compliments Vanilla & Raspberry Ripple Frozen Yogurt and sprinkle-garnished top. Break out the birthday candles!
Compliments Triple Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream Topping + Compliments Fro Yo Raspberry Ripple + Concept: sprinkle Compliments Triple Crunch Ice Cream Topping into small (3 oz) paper cups. Let ice cream soften, then stir in nuts, candy, or sprinkles; spoon into cups. Place in a baking dish; sprinkle with more nuts/candy/sprinkles and cover with foil. Insert wooden stir sticks through foil; freeze until firm. Peel away the cup and enjoy.
Double Chocolate Waffle Cone Explosion
Double Chocolate Waffle Cone Explosion
A chocolate-dipped and nut-coated waffle cone gets the VIP treatment with this craveable combo. You won’t want to waffle on making this one!
Compliments Waffle Cone + Compliments Dark Chocolate Chips + Compliments Deluxe Mixed Nuts + Compliments Sweet Flaked Coconut + Panache Cookie Dough & Brownie Chocolate Ice Cream or Shaw’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Melt chocolate chips and coat waffle cone; roll cone in chopped mixed nuts and coconut. Fill with ice cream and devour!
Fire & Ice Blueberry Baked Alaska
Fire & Ice Blueberry Baked Alaska
Take a classic frosty-hot dessert and spin it on its head with this fantastic hack that’s easy-peasy and oh-so good!
Bakery Pound Cake Slices or Compliments Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf + Shaw’s Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream + Chiffon Meringue Recipe.
Here’s how: Line 6 large muffin cups with plastic wrap; fill each with ½ cup (125 mL) ice cream. Top each with a ½-in. (1 cm) thick pound cake round that covers the muffin cup. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 3 hours. Once set, remove ice cream from muffin cups; discard plastic wrap. Place, cake side down, on baking sheet; spread with meringue.
To make Chiffon Meringue: In a large bowl set over a fitted pot with 1 in. (2.5 cm) simmering (not boiling) water, whisk 4 egg whites, 1 cup + 3 tbsp (295 mL) granulated sugar, 2 tbsp (30 mL) white corn syrup, 2 tbsp (30 mL) water, ½ tsp (2 mL) cream of tartar and pinch salt until sugar dissolves, about 3 min. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high over water until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted, 7 to 9 minutes. Immediately spread over cake and toast using a kitchen blowtorch or broil 5 in. from the element until dark golden, about 1 min. Serve immediately or freeze until serving.
Fun-filled Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fun-filled Ice Cream Sandwiches
Stand an ice cream sandwich on its side. Run a large knife under warm water; wipe dry. Slice lengthwise to cut only the ice cream layer in half. Spread chocolate, caramel sauce or jam on 1 side of ice cream. Sprinkle with thinly sliced strawberries or bananas, cookie crumbs, breakfast cereal or nuts. Don’t overstuff. Gently press sandwich back together. Freeze on foil-lined baking sheet until firm, about 1 hr.