Root Beer Float

The classic soda fountain specialty. (By none)

Drunken Affogato (Ice Cream Shots)

Ice cream float shots: the best of both worlds. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Pistachio-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio ice creams are layered for triple the ice cream magic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Plum Buckle with Pecan Topping

Plums stand in for berries in a twist on this classic. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Caramelized Pears

Delicious as a topping for ice cream or eaten on their own. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Caramel Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Chips

An adult take on the childhood staple, this sundae combines caramel ice cream with a bittersweet chocolate sauce and crispy cinnamon-sugar chips. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

(By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

Rhubarb-Almond Bars

Tangy rhubarb and almonds baked atop a buttery shortbread crust. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Sugar-free “Magic Shell” Ice Cream Topping (By Blenders )

Baklava Sundae with Grilled Peaches

Top this with a drizzle of ouzo for a grown-up dessert. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grilled Chocolate Sandwich

Crusty bread stuffed with dark chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and served with ice cream. (By CHOW Food Team)

Like drinking a sundae sans ice cream. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mango Lassi

The popular Indian drink, cool and smooth. (By Regan Burns)

Vanilla-Buttermilk Pastry Cream

Tangy buttermilk updates a classic. (By Kate Ramos)

Saffron Ice Cream (Bastani-e gol-o bolbol)

Studded with pistachios and frozen cream. (By Najmieh Batmanglij)