1Sprinkles
Lindsay FunstonThese are a classic for a reason! Hot tip: combine a mix of chocolate or rainbow sprinkles, non-pareils, and colorful sanding sugar to make your dessert look extra special, like in our unicorn bark or our confetti cookie dough ball.
2Peanut Butter
Lindsay FunstonYou could just use peanut butter straight from the jar (chunky or smooth both welcome here), but adding a tiny bit of coconut oil to turn it into magic shell takes this topping next level.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
3Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Lindsay FunstonSalty meets sweet, cold meets crunchy. Use store-bought, or make your own chocolate-covered pretzels (sprinkles or white chocolate drizzle is optional, but we highly recommend!)
4Toasted Marshmallows
Lindsay FunstonWe went for jumbo ones, which you can easily toast over a burner on your stove, but you can also use minis and broil them in the oven. Try making your own homemade marshmallows to take this topping next level.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5Waffle Cone
Lindsay FunstonEven you're the type who chooses a cup, there's no reason you have to completely forgo the cone. Make your own, or crumble up store-bought.
6Sour Watermelon
Lindsay FunstonWe're partial to sour watermelons (they're extra adorable here and in our boozy sour watermelon slushies), but go for any of your favorite sour candies.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7Toasted Coconut Flakes
Lindsay FunstonCrunchy, nutty coconut is always a good idea—go for shreds or big flakes like we did here, whatever works. Got lots of toasted coconut? Make toasted coconut butter—it's great spread on toast, by the spoonful, or drizzled over yogurt and ice cream.
8Chocolate Bark
Lindsay Funston Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
9Fruit
Lindsay FunstonYou know when you find the perfect piece of fruit at the farmer's market, and it feels too precious to just eat as a snack, but is too small to bake with? Top your ice cream with it for an extra special dessert. Take inspiration from our fruit salad, and make a honey-lime dressing for it that'll take this over the top.
10Reese's
Lindsay FunstonIs there a better dessert combo than chocolate and peanut butter? We think not, and Reese's are the OG of perfection. These peanut butter cups go amazingly with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry—chop 'em up, or use minis.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
11Strawberry Pop-Tart
Lindsay FunstonThey're not just for on-the-go breakfast anymore! You can feel like a kid again by topping your ice cream with the best toaster pastry flavor (alright alright, frosted brown sugar is a close second). Got a very adult gluten intolerance? Make some of our gluten-free poptarts so you can indulge too.
12Toasted Almonds
Lindsay FunstonYou could buy pre-toasted nuts, but we promise, toasting them yourself tastes SO much better. Pre-heat your oven to 350°, and pop them in for 5-10 minutes, giving them a toss halfway through. They'll keep toasting on the hot pan, so pull them earlier than you think!
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
13Pretzels
Lindsay Funston 14Oreos
Lindsay FunstonMake your own cookies n' cream ice cream by topping any flavor with Oreos. Go classic with chocolate and vanilla, extra cute with mini Oreos, or wild with your favorite seasonal cookie flavors.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
15Rum-Soaked Raisins
Lindsay FunstonWhen you make your own rum raisins, you can add as many or as few as you want. Bring 3/4 c. raisins, 3/4 c. pure maple syrup, and 3 tbsp. rum to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat. Let stand until raisins are plump, at least 15 minutes. Let cool, then mix into your ice cream.
16Nutella
Lindsay FunstonIs there anything better than Nutella? Hot tip: microwave your chocolate-hazelnut spread for a few seconds so that it's easier to drizzle.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
17Olive Oil
Lindsay FunstonThis might sound bizarre, but trust us, it's delicious. Use your best olive oil here—something fruity and floral will pair best with sweet, creamy ice cream.
18Strawberry Fluff
Lindsay Funston Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
19Nilla Wafers
Lindsay FunstonCraving an icebox cake, but don't have anything to celebrate? We get it, our recipes make a LOT of cake. Crumbling Nilla Wafers onto your ice cream is perfectly individually-sized, and just as yummy. For the true icebox experience, mix your cookies into your ice cream, and stick it back in the fridge for a bit so the cookies have time to become cake-y.
20Mini Trix
Lindsay FunstonWe're very into the mini version of our favorite fruity cereal (they're sort of like extra crunchy and colorful nonpareil sprinkles), but the regular size works too! Enjoy them whole or try crushing them up over your ice cream.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below