This Jelly Donut Ice Cream Bowl is made with bits of glazed donuts, strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries over top of sweet vanilla ice cream.

‘Tis the season for decadent ice cream treats! These Jelly Donut Ice Cream Bowls are quick to put together with a few simple ingredients.

Skip a trip to the ice cream shop and make these yummy cold delights in the comfort of your home. Each bite is filled with sweet strawberry and vanilla flavor. You can even eat the bowl.

Why You’ll Love These Jelly Donut Ice Cream Bowls

Simple to make
Kids can help create
Sweet, cold and delicious
Easy to customize to suit your family’s tastes
Let your creativity shine by trying new toppings
Impressive (yet easy) dessert to serve to guests
Perfect for the hot summer months

Ingredients

Strawberries – Use fresh strawberries that have been hulled and chopped.
Strawberry sundae syrup – I find it with the chocolate and caramel sundae sauces at the grocery store.
Glazed donut – Cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Vanilla ice cream – Any brand will do.
Waffle bowls
Strawberries, whipped cream, powdered sugar – Add as optional garnishes.

How to Make a Jelly Donut Ice Cream Bowl

Step One: Mix together chopped strawberries and strawberry sundae syrup in a bowl.
Step Two: Add 1 cup of ice cream to 2 waffle bowls. Top with glazed donuts and strawberry topping. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Equipment Needed

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Variations and Substitutions

Use another kind of berry like blueberries or raspberries.
Try caramel sauce or hot fudge sauce to change up the flavor.
Use another kind of donut.
Try it with chocolate or strawberry ice cream.
Use a chocolate waffle bowl or you can simply add it to a regular bowl.

Storage Instructions

This dessert is best served right away and not stored. Prepare it when you are ready to eat.

You can make the strawberry sauce ahead of time, though, and store in the fridge until ready to use.

Jelly donut ice cream bowl with a gold spoon in it.

Other Ice Cream Bowl Variations

Caramel Apple Ice Cream Bowl: Use caramel sauce, apple pie filling, apple fritter and vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Ice Cream Bowl: Use chocolate sauce, chocolate glazed donut and chocolate ice cream.
Butterscotch Ice Cream Bowl: Use butterscotch sauce, glazed donut, butter pecan ice cream and top with chopped pecans or pralines.
Funfetti Ice Cream Bowl: Use birthday cake or vanilla ice cream, sprinkle donut, sprinkles and a vanilla sauce.

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