Desserts using Vanilla Ice Cream

Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte

1. Press ½ gallon (4 pints) softened vanilla ice cream into a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze until slightly firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Top with 1 cup caramel sauce (slightly warmed, if too thick) and ½ cup toasted sliced almonds. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. To serve, remove from pan and slice.

Banana-Rum Sundaes

1. Beat ½ cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form.
2. Divide 1 pint vanilla ice cream, 2 sliced bananas, the whipped cream, ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans, and ¼ cup dark rum among 4 bowls.

Fruity Ice Cream Cups

1. Dividing evenly, layer ½ cup vanilla ice cream, ½ cup fruit-flavored sorbet, and another ½ cup vanilla ice cream in 4 small paper cups.
2. Freeze until firm, at least 10 minutes and up to 4 days.