Parlor-Perfect Ice-Cream Cakes and Pies

Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie

Homemade lemon curd delivers a burst of bright citrus flavor to this simple-to-fix pie, and it can be made up to 2 weeks ahead. You'll have about ½ cup lemon curd left after making the pie. Serve it alongside the pie, drizzle over fresh fruit, or try it as a spread on hot biscuits.

• Recipe: Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Cake

This crowd-pleasing cake is topped with whipped cream, crème de menthe chocolates, and, yes, chocolate ganache. If there was ever a time to eat dessert first, it's with this refreshing cake.

• Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Cake

Strawberry Semifreddo Shortcake

Marshmallow creme stirred into Strawberry Semifreddo Shortcake eliminates the traditional use of raw eggs in this light and luscious treat. Look for soft ladyfingers in the bakery section of the grocery store.

• Recipe: Strawberry Semifreddo Shortcake

Easy Mocha Chip Ice-Cream Cake

Get your chocolate fix with chocolate-covered coffee beans as the finishing touch on this cool cake.

• Recipe: Easy Mocha Chip Ice-Cream Cake

Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie

This kid-friendly dessert uses fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas and a waffle-cone crust, which make it taste exactly like a strawberry smoothie.

• Recipe: Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie

Mocha-Pecan Mud Pie

Coffee and chocolate ice cream come together in this decadent, and surprisingly light dessert. Top it off with rich chocolate syrup for the perfect garnish.

• Recipe: Mocha-Pecan Mud Pie

Spiked Strawberry-Lime Ice-Cream Pie

A salty pretzel crust and sweet strawberry ice cream combine for a unique taste in this frozen treat. Add ½ cup of tequila to give it an adult-only kick.

• Recipe: Spiked Strawberry-Lime Ice-Cream Pie

Piña Colada Icebox Pie

Forget the rolling pin and tricked-out lattice topping—just pat the crust in the pan, add a little tropical flair (we're talking a delicious pineapple-coconut filling here), then bake and chill.

• Recipe: Piña Colada Icebox Pie