Another benefit is that these desserts can, and in most cases need, to be made ahead of time. Even with individual servings, such as Bananas Foster Supreme, the ice cream can be scooped into dishes and frozen, and the sauce can be done ahead of time, too. You simply add sliced bananas just before heating to serve. This advanced preparation means less time in the kitchen and more time having fun at the party. Frozen desserts are the best way to end a party with a lot of style and minimal effort.
Organization is the key to sensational ice cream desserts.
You want to make sure the ice cream isn't melting while you're chopping nuts, slicing fruit or gathering other ingredients. Or, you can place the ice cream container in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. The goal is to have ice cream soft enough to scoop, but not melted. If it does melt, the texture is very icy after refreezing. You'll get the best results if you serve ice cream desserts within one week of preparation.