Food & Drink

7 ice cream and popsicle products to indulge your sweet tooth

Keep cool through the summer heat waves with your own homemade frozen treats.

By Michele Kettner June 22, 2020 at 3:39 pm

As a kid, nothing beats a freezer full of ice cream and popsicle treats on a hot summer day. Instead of heading to the grocery store or searching for an ice cream truck, make your own frozen treats with one of these at-home ice cream- and popsicle-making products.

Snow cones and straws — *Photo courtesy of Target*

Enjoy your favorite carnival snack at home with these classic snow cone cups. // Koji 40-pc Snow Cone Cups & Straws Set, $2.99; Target

Ice cream sandwich kit — *Photo courtesy of Williams Sonoma*

This ice cream sandwich set has everything you need to make your own delicious treats, from baking your cookie sandwich to making your own ice cream. // Chef’n Ice Cream Sandwich Set, Vanilla, $29.50; Williams Sonoma

Snow Cone Maker — *Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel*

Get your snow cone, slushie and shaved ice all summer long with this Cuisinart appliance that is sure to become a staple on your counter. // Cuisinart Snow Cone Maker, $79.95; Crate & Barrel

DIY Mochi Kit — *Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods*

Try your hand at the Japanese delicacy with this all-inclusive kit that makes 32 delicious matcha green tea- and cocoa-flavored treats. // DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit, $32; Uncommon Goods

When you’re out camping this summer, don’t forget to bring an ice cream ball for your own homemade dessert. // Yaylabs Soft-Shell Ice Cream Ball, Pint, $39.95; L.L. Bean

Whip up a quick batch of refreshing chocolate and vanilla ice cream cookie sandwiches and don’t forget the sprinkles. // Ice Cream Sandwich Cookie Kit, $16.95; Crate & Barrel

Star Wars Popsicles — *Photo courtesy of Williams Sonoma*

Snack on Stormtrooper-, R2-D2- and Darth Vader-shaped popsicles as your family binges the Skywalker saga. // Star Wars Pop Mold, $24.95; Williams Sonoma

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.