Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day With These Sweet Recipes

Happy National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! Strawberry ice cream is considered people’s least favorite out of the Neapolitan mixed, but strawberry ice cream lovers can unite today and give strawberry ice cream the appreciation it deserves! National strawberry ice cream day falls on January 15th. So, let’s celebrate National Strawberry ice cream day with these delicious recipes!

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Every January 15th is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! Ice cream is great, strawberries are great, put them together and you have a fresh tasting sweet treat! And believe it or now, there are so many different ways to enjoy National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! There are so many different things you can do with strawberry ice cream, and there is no specifications on how to celebrate this national holiday. So as long as strawberry ice cream is consumed, I’d say the celebration of this day is a success!

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Related: Check out this yummy snow ice cream recipe.

Sweet and Fruity Strawberry Ice Cream Recipes

1. Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

We are going to make our own homemade strawberry ice cream. Chocolate and vanilla ice cream may be more popular in general, but once you try this homemade strawberry ice cream, you’re sure to change your mind! Plus, it’s fun to make your own strawberry ice cream. Have the perfect scoop of strawberry ice cream.

2. Strawberry Ice Cream Milkshake Recipe

Who doesn’t love milkshakes? A strawberry ice cream milkshake really hits the spot on national ice cream day! And while you can use different ice cream flavors, strawberries give your milkshake a light freshness!

3. Strawberry Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Y’all, this strawberry ice cream cake is so delicious! It uses vanilla ice cream (you can buy it or make this basic vanilla ice cream recipe), strawberry ice cream, and golden Oreos. Yes please!

4. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe

Want a decadent dessert for national strawberry ice cream day? This is it! This strawberry cheesecake ice cream is rich, delicious, creamy, and fruity.

5. Strawberry Ice Cream Popsicles Recipe

Ever have a strawberry ice cream popsicle? Think fudgesicle, but with strawberry ice cream with a delicious chocolate drizzle. This is perfect whether you’re having it on this national holiday or a hot summer day.

6. Strawberry Gelato Recipe

I know gelato isn’t ice cream, but it’s frozen, and creamy, with strawberries, so I thought it would be fun to add it. This strawberry gelato is so sweet and rich.

7. Strawberry Ice Cream Parfaits Recipe

This strawberry ice cream parfait is delicious. It has vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and you can add your favorite things like granola!

8. Strawberry Ice Cream Bread Recipe

Ever try ice cream bread? This strawberry ice cream bread is a delicious and you can eat it Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday…really whenever! Would be good with some cream cheese or butter I think.

9. Strawberry Ice Cream Shortcake Recipe

Love shortcake? Love strawberry ice cream? So do we! Which is why we love this strawberry ice cream shortcake recipe! This is perfect for National Strawberry Ice Cream day…or really any day!

10. Strawberry Ice Cream Unicorn Waffle Recipe

These strawberry ice cream unicorn waffles are delicious and fun! Make crispy waffles and dip them in white chocolate and fun sprinkles and then add your strawberry ice cream! It’s a super sweet treat.

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day Facts

• Did you know that President Ronald Reagan’s favorite ice cream was a strawberry sundae?
• Ever wonder about the origins of ice cream with strawberries in the US? The dates are a little disputed, but the earliest account of strawberry ice cream is 1744. Thomas Bladen the governor of Maryland apparently served ice cream with frozen strawberries to commissioners.
• Strawberry ice cream has been around in Europe since the 18th century. It was included in Hannah Glasse’s cookbook “Art of Cookery” which was published in 1747.
• Dolley Madison (who was married to James Madison) served strawberry ice cream at her husband’s second inaugural banquet.

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How are you celebrating National Strawberry Ice Cream day?