A bit of bourbon added to your 4-ingredient peanut butter ice cream could be exactly what your recipe needs.) Splash in the vodka you have stashed at home, and savor your cold, creamy dessert.

Put half of the pieces in a blender, add 4 cups of crushed ice and 1 cup of vodka and blend until slushy. Pour the vodka cocktail into 4 glasses, garnish each with a mint sprig and serve.

Pour the magic shell directly onto cold ice cream. The topping will set in about 30 seconds; it’s ready for cracking when the shell goes from wet-looking to dull.

To make ice cream: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Whisk together the condensed milk and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. This is when you can add any extra flavors to your ice ...