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Delightful Icy Treats for the Hottest Days of Summer

Sweet, creamy, and lusciously cool, ice cream makes the dog days of summer a little more delightful. For new ways to chill, try these creative variations—from homemade soft-serve to cocktail granitas.
By Kate Rockwood
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Whoopie Pie Ice Cream Sandwich at One Girl Cookies

In summer months, the family behind One Girl Cookies in Brooklyn replaces the thick cream-cheese frosting in their popular whoopie pies with sweet ricotta gelato, for a chilly twist on a retro treat. Available in either chocolate or pumpkin varieties, the outer cake stays soft and moist, even when frozen. Sweet!

From the August 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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