Of all the 90s/Y2K trends coming back into style, I am so glad frosted tips aren’t one of them.

I mean, I definitely didn’t skate by in the 90s and 00s without some ~questionable~ looks, so I have no room to talk. But frosted tips definitely weren’t one of the more becoming looks for men. Ahem, Justin Timberlake, I’m looking at you, honey! As long as the teens today don’t bring back low-rise jeans and shark-bite hem clothing, I think I can survive with the crop tops and belly chains. I will forever be scarred from the shark-bite hem clothing though. It’s just so… complicated? And confusing? And strippy? Why did we decide to wear skirts and tops with 18 different hem lengths, all torn up like we were brutally attacked by a bear or shark right before arriving to the party or red carpet?

But I digress.

Some frosted things are always going to be trendy, like Jack Frost nipping at your nose, frosted windowpanes when its cold out, a frosted Christmas tree… okay, so maybe I’m a little wistful for winter weather since it’s approximately 1000 degrees outside. Another awesome frost: this Frosted Lemonade. 

I didn’t grow up with Chick Fil A (it came around town when I was a senior in high school) so I didn’t know about their frosted lemonade drink until I was older. But once I tried it, I was hooked. That stuff is seriously addicting! If you are unfamiliar, they take their lemonade and basically combine it with ice cream to make an ultra creamy, dreamy, frosty, cold, “frosted” lemonade – almost like a lemonade milkshake of sorts. It’s tart, tangy, sweet and creamy and I love the balance of the sweet cream and the lemonade.

And now you can make one at home which is even easier and far cheaper since you can make a huge batch. And if your drive-thru is like mine, it’s definitely nicer to make it at home because my drive-thru is always CRAZY busy.

You guys are going to fall in love with this crazy easy, super delicious Frosted Lemonade!

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Best Ever Frosted Lemonade

This Frosted Lemonade is SUPER easy, so delicious, comes together ultra fast and tastes amazing! Way better than the drive thru!

Course Dessert, Drinks, Frozen Desserts

Cuisine American, Dessert

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ cups lemonade homemade or prepared
• 12 oz (1 can) frozen lemonade concentrate slightly thawed
• 16 oz pkg Cool Whip OR vanilla ice cream frozen (use either Cool Whip OR ice cream, not both)
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

• Add the lemonade, lemonade concentrate, frozen Cool Whip OR ice cream, and sweetened condensed milk to a blender and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes. You may need to stop the blender and use a rubber spatula to push the Cool Whip chunks/ice cream chunks down into the bottom of the blender more, then restart the blender to continue processing until smooth and creamy.
• Distribute evenly among 2 large glasses, or 4-6 smaller glasses. Serve immediately. You can get about 2 Mason jars-worth of these, or 4-6 smaller glasses worth.

Notes

This recipe was tested using 16 oz of frozen Cool Whip. I like using the Cool Whip because in my opinion it's a little creamier than ice cream, but you can definitely use ice cream in its place. Just look for a 16 oz container of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. This is approximately 4 cups or so. 

Sweet, creamy, tart and tangy – this Frosted Lemonade is soooo amazing!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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Dr. Pepper Pie is a masterpiece of a no-bake dessert that tastes exactly like a Dr. Pepper float! Easy, delicious, refreshing and tastes like childhood!

So since apparently 2020 is just utter chaos, why not make a Dr. Pepper Pie?

I’m just surprised that the murder hornets had enough empathy to derail their plans of coming to the US since we’ve been going through enough. Thank you, murder hornets. You will not be missed.

Anyway, if you’re feeling like life is like the Wild West nowadays, you may as well make Dr. Pepper into a pie. I don’t make the rules (nobody does) but I do think you need to make this pie because it’s a good one!

Dr. Pepper Pie is basically a frosty, no-bake confection consisting of vanilla pudding mix, Dr. Pepper, some milk, Dr. Pepper flavoring (more on that in a sec) and whipped topping. Super simple to make and tastes EXACTLY like an icy cold Dr. Pepper ice cream float. I always remember drinking soda floats during the summertime and loving how refreshing and comforting they were after a hot day swimming in the sun. This pie evokes those same nostalgic feelings but in a unique pie!

You’ll simply whisk together pudding mix, Dr. Pepper soda, milk, and Dr. Pepper flavoring together until thickened, then fold in the whipped topping. Pour it into a graham cracker crust and freeze for (an agonizing) 8 hours or overnight until it is sufficiently frozen, frosty and delicious. Serve it with whipped cream and a cherry!

Now about the Dr. Pepper syrup. I recommend the Soda Stream “Dr. Pete” soda concentrate which is found on the appliance aisle next to the homemade soda machines (such as Soda Stream). It is a highly concentrate Dr. Pepper-esque syrup that packs a ton of flavor and really enhances this pie. You can omit it, but I highly recommend you do not omit it because it really brings out the Dr. Pepper soda flavor so it is powerful and extra delicious. Without it, you may just have a hint of Dr. Pepper flavor.

Icy, refreshing, cool and creamy Dr. Pepper Pie – need I say more?!

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Dr. Pepper Pie

This frosty, ice cold Dr. Pepper Float Pie is an insanely unique and delicious pie that tastes like an icy cold Dr. Pepper ice cream float!

Course Frozen Desserts, No Bake Desserts, Pie

Cuisine American, Dessert

Prep Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper regular - diet soda not recommended
• 1/2 cup milk
• One (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix just the dry powder
• 3 Tbsp Dr. Pepper concentrate syrup such as "Dr. Pete" by Soda Stream
• One (8 oz tub) whipped topping thawed
• One 9" round graham cracker crust
• Whipped cream and cherries for garnish

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Dr. Pepper soda, milk, dry pudding mix powder and Dr. Pepper concentrate syrup until blended and thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture with a rubber spatula, ensuring it is thoroughly combined and no streaks of pudding remain. Pour the pie filling into a graham cracker crust.
• Freeze the pie uncovered for at least 8 hours, or up to overnight, before cutting into slices and serving. Serve with whipped cream and cherries, if desired.

Notes

I recommend using the Soda Stream brand "Dr. Pete" soda concentrate for flavoring this pie. This highly concentrated syrup has a strong flavor and helps bring out the Dr. Pepper flavors of the pie. Without this concentrate, the pie will only faintly taste of Dr. Pepper. 

Cool, creamy, icy and refreshing with bold and delicious Dr. Pepper flavor, this pie is sure to bring back childhood memories!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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This Copycat Circus Animal Cookie Blizzard is a MUST make when you can’t go through the DQ drive-thru! Super creamy, comes together quickly and tastes AMAZING!

Circus animal cookies are having a major moment and I am loving it.

All of a sudden it feels like they have just exploded back onto the scene, strutting their pink and white sprinkly selves unabashedly and I love every minute of it!

These cookies take me back to childhood in an instant. I remember sitting in my grandma’s den watching Scooby Doo reruns with my brother while we snacked on these straight outta the bag. For some reason, I was always convinced the white ones had more sprinkles whereas my brother thought the same about the pink ones.

And now, the DQ gods have bestowed us with a circus animal cookie Blizzard! The only issue? Some DQ’s are closed at the moment, rendering a bunch of people with animal cookie cravings left to their own devices. What’s an animal cookie-obsessed fan to do?

I’ve gotchu with these Copycat Circus Animal Cookie Blizzards! Super easy, made in minutes, and tastes AMAZING. You need a few key products and some very important steps to create blizzards at home.

First we need to remember that Blizzards are NOT milkshakes, so there will be no addition of milk or cream to this recipe. Rather, they’re kind of like a fluffed and whipped soft-serve-y ice cream treat that typically can be turned upside down without budging. While you can do this with these Blizzards, I wouldn’t recommend it too too much because I think it is better to eat it than to test gravity with it, if ya know what I mean.

Second, we need to whip the ice cream and frosting mixture in order to create the iconic Blizzard texture. I did this in my stand mixer, but it can be done with a hand mixer or blender as well. I recommend hand mixing or using a stand mixer because it is easier to see how things are progressing as it mixes, whereas blenders tend to be too high-powered and could over-mix it easier.

For maximum chill factor (and to keep things nice and frozen) I like to freeze the bowl and stand mixer paddle before making these!

Stir in the Circus Animal Cookies and prepare to swoon!!

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Copycat Circus Animal Cookie Blizzard

This Copycat Circus Animal Cookie Blizzard is seriously AMAZING and no need to go through the DQ drive-thru to satisfy your craving! Made in minutes and so delicious with chunks of circus animal cookies in every bite!

Course Frozen Desserts, No Bake Desserts, No-Bake Treats

Cuisine American, Dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Author thedomesticrebel

Equipment

• Stand mixer, hand mixer, or blender

Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup (about ½ of a can) canned vanilla frosting cold
• Pink food coloring
• 1/3 cup Circus Animal Cookies coarsely chopped
• Rainbow sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

• First, freeze your stand mixer bowl (or the bowl you'll use to mix with a hand mixer) for about 5-10 minutes or until chilled. Next, mix together the cold canned frosting and pink food coloring, coloring it to your desired shade of pink. Set aside.
• Add the ice cream to the chilled bowl and affix your stand mixer with paddle attachment (or plug in your hand mixer). Whip the ice cream on medium-high speed for about 1 minute or until softened but still creamy and thick, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
• Add in the pink frosting and Circus Animal Cookies and beat or pulse the mixture for about 2-3 times to just barely incorporate it all together.
• Pour or spoon the Blizzard into a cup. If still runny (can happen with the frosting) you can freeze for about 10-15 minutes for the perfect Blizzard-like consistency. Garnish with remaining cookies or sprinkles.

These Blizzards are SO fun and tasty, too!! Love the swirls of pink frosting with the crunch of circus cookies blended throughout!

Craving more circus cookies?! Check out these recipes!

No-Bake Circus Animal Cookie Cheesecake

Circus Animal Sprinkle Cookies

Have a super sweet weekend!

xo, Hayley

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So confession time: I’m not a milkshake person.

I want to love them so much, but I just don’t find them as *satisfying* as eating say, an ice cream sundae or cone. I usually find that after I down a milkshake in record time, I want a sundae or a Drumstick or something to supplement it. Somewhere, a cardiologist is reading this and having a heart attack.

(Don’t worry – I don’t ever have milkshake main courses and ice cream chasers).

However, after making this Copycat Shamrock Shake, I was officially hooked on the shake bandwagon. I couldn’t get enough of these shakes – they’re just so perfectly satisfying! Just the right amount of mint in a creamy vanilla base with a mountain of fresh whipped cream and a simple cherry garnish. It really doesn’t get better!

The best part about this super simple recipe is that you can satisfy your shamrock shake craving year-round instead of waiting all year for McDonald’s to unveil theirs. Because if you’re like me at all, you’re a delightful mix of impatient and antsy which makes waiting around for seasonal things pure agony. Girl Scouts of America, I’m looking at you.

A lot of people think shamrock shakes are purely mint-based, but the flavor is actually vanilla-mint which is sweet and not super overpowering. The key to making this shamrock shake at home is to use MINT extract, NOT peppermint extract. Yes, there’s a difference and it is pretty major! Peppermint extract is incredibly potent and in large doses tastes like toothpaste. Definitely not as appealing to have a toothpaste dessert, am I right? Mint extract, however, is a little more subtle and adds the appropriate minty flavor to this shake.

You can also customize this shake to your dietary preferences by using dairy-free ice cream and soy milk, or frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. Since the ingredients are so simple, though, I suggest using a very high quality ice cream so the flavor isn’t lost on something too watery or flavorless.

And that’s it! Copycat Shamrock Shakes will be a new rotation in your household, I guarantee it!

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Best Ever Copycat Shamrock Shake

These Copycat Shamrock Shakes are the BEST ever and even BETTER than the original at McDonald's! Cool, creamy and perfectly minty goodness that comes together in seconds.

Course No-Bake

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup milk I used 1% but any kind works
• 1/4 teaspoon mint extract make sure it is MINT extract and NOT peppermint extract
• Green food coloring optional
• Whipped cream
• Green sanding sugar
• Maraschino cherries

Instructions

• Add the ice cream, milk, mint extract and a couple drops of green food coloring to a blender and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until fully combined and smooth.
• Pour into a glass or two and garnish with whipped cream, green sanding sugar sprinkles and a maraschino cherry.

I can just TASTE it by looking at the photos… but trust me, it is better to make it and taste it!

Want some other minty creations?!

Copycat No-Bake Thin Mints

Andes Mint Cupcakes

Mint Oreo Truffle Brownie Bombs 

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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This No-Churn Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream is SO easy to whip up, does not require an ice cream maker, and tastes just like a decadent rainbow sherbet! Only three ingredients makes this a go-to all summer long!

Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend!

Much to my shock and happiness, we didn’t hear ANY fireworks on Thursday. I was so relieved, as Mannie, my three-legged Border Collie, is positively petrified of them and it’s always a huge production trying to calm him down. I just blasted the TV and some fans (and a white noise app for good measure!) and we were golden, sleeping soundly by 9:30.

And then I promptly spent the rest of the weekend on my butt watching the new season of Stranger Things. I am in LOVE with that show! I love everything about the 80s and I love creepy stories so it was a natural love-at-first-sight for me when I saw season 1. The new season is SO good. I won’t spoil it for you, but let’s just say I was on the edge of my recliner the whole time and I no longer have fingernails from biting them all.

I will say one tiny thing about season 3, and that’s that Steve Harrington works at an ice cream shop in the new Starcourt mall called Scoops Ahoy. He wears an adorable sailor get-up while slinging ice cream for mall goers and it reminded me that I made this No-Churn Rainbow Sherbet a few weeks back and had yet to post it! Now I am remedying that situation because this ice cream sherbet is NOT to be missed!

If you’ve never made no-churn ice cream before, it’s basically the greatest invention ever. You simply take some heavy whipping cream and whip it into stiff peaks, then add in some sweetened condensed milk and fold it together. Freeze it for at least 8 hours, and voila! No-churn ice cream that doesn’t require another cumbersome appliance you only use once in awhile. Of course, that’s just the base flavor: you can make it sweeter with confectioners’ sugar, add in vanilla or any other extract, candies, fudge swirls… you name it!

But for this recipe, we’re making Rainbow Sherbet which is just perfect on its own. Between its gorgeous pastel rainbow colors to its sweet and fruity flavors, it soon became one of my favorite no-churn ice cream recipes I’ve made.

So as I mentioned, you’ll beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks forms, then you’ll add in some sweetened condensed milk. Divide the cream mixture evenly among four small bowls. To get that fruity flavor + color, you’ll simply use Jell-O powder to dye and flavor the ice cream! For this recipe, I used orange, lime, raspberry and berry blue Jell-O mixes!

The hardest part is waiting 8 hours for it to set up, but once it’s ready, just try to keep your hands off of it! It is SO delicious!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m back to rewatching Stranger Things for the umpteeth time. See ya later!

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No-Churn Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream

This No-Churn Rainbow Sherbet Ice Cream is ridiculously simple with only three common ingredients and NO ice cream maker required! Fruity, sweet, refreshing and oh so perfect!

Course Frozen Desserts, No-Bake

Cuisine Dessert

Prep Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours

Servings 6 -8

Author Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• One (14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
• 3 Tablespoons raspberry Jello
• 3 Tablespoons orange Jello
• 3 Tablespoons lime Jello
• 3 Tablespoons berry blue Jello

Instructions

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream on high speed with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Fold in the sweetened condensed milk gently until fully incorporated.
• Divide the cream mixture among four smaller bowls. Stir the Jello powder into each bowl (one bowl with raspberry, one bowl with orange, and so on).
• Drop heaping 1/4 cups worth of each color into a 9" loaf pan, layering the colors on top of one another in random patterns, alternating colors so there aren't giant patches of one flavor. Repeat until bowls are empty. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the colors together a couple of times. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

I absolutely adore this easy ice cream, and you will, too!

Wanna try some more no-churn ice cream recipes? Check out these ones!

No-Churn Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream

No-Churn Cosmic Brownie Ice Cream

No-Churn Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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Y’all, I don’t know where you live, but it is already heating up here in Sacramento.

I’m constantly amazed (though I’m not sure why) when each year it gets increasingly hotter earlier and earlier. I mean, we’re just in April for crying out loud! Cut it out with the 90 degree heat!

(Maybe I’m just salty because I’m a winter baby living in a hell-on-Earth location and the pool at my apartment complex is currently down).

And I’m trying to be ultra vigilant about sunscreen but I’m human and sometimes I forget… which leads me to get burned 10x faster with minimal outdoor time. Yesterday I was at a bridal shower that was primarily outdoors. I sat and ate at a gorgeous table in the sun for maybe 20 minutes, and when I went inside to the reprieve of sweet, sweet A/C, I realized my entire right arm was basically lobster red. Only the right one though, because Mother Nature has a sense of humor and wants me to look absolutely ridiculous with one lobster arm and one ghostly pale one.

But, the upside to the warmer weather means cool and refreshing drinks and desserts. You guys know I am all about no-bake treats in the summer (and those are coming!) but I really wanted to start the week off with these outrageously delish Boozy Pineapple Dole Whips!

I posted my original Dole Whip recipe way back when but wanted to revive it from the archives with this updated boozy version. You can of course omit the alcohol completely for a kid-friendly option, but who would wanna do that?

What I love about these are how EASY they are to make, and how they do not require special equipment other than a blender or food processor. No ice cream maker needed which is a lifesaver because who needs ANOTHER appliance lying around? Not I!

The ingredients for these Dole Whip copycats are crushed pineapple, fresh lime juice, pineapple vodka, a little sugar, and frozen Cool Whip of all things! The Cool Whip gives it the creaminess we know and love from Disney’s Dole Whips. However, if you do not like Cool Whip, you may use vanilla ice cream or pineapple sherbet! 

While these taste great right out of the blender, I prefer them slightly frozen – I have found that about 2 hours in the freezer yields the perfect soft-serve-like consistency, turning this from a smoothie texture to a thicker soft serve (though not as stable as the one out of a froyo shop obviously!).

I just love how these can be customizable, too. Don’t like Cool Whip? Use pineapple sherbet or vanilla ice cream. Don’t care for vodka? Use rum (yum! Coconut rum would give off a delish pina colada vibe!).

Ultimately though, you need to promise me you’ll try these in all their original, beautiful, perfect glory. Then thank me later!

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Boozy Pineapple Dole Whips

These Boozy Pineapple Dole Whips are a fun copycat spin on the Disney favorite! Made in minutes, they are a great party drink/dessert and perfect for a hot day!

Course Cocktails, Drinks, Frozen Desserts

Cuisine American, Dessert

Prep Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours

Servings 3 -4

Author Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

• Two (20 oz cans) crushed pineapple undrained
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• Juice of one lime
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
• 1¼ cups pineapple vodka may substitute with rum; coconut rum would be fantastic!
• 8 ounces (One 8-ounce tub) Cool Whip frozen (may substitute with vanilla ice cream or pineapple sherbet)

Instructions

• In a blender, add in the crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, lime juice, and vanilla extract if using. Blend for about 30 seconds until combined. Add in the vodka and Cool Whip, breaking apart the Cool Whip if needed, and blend again for about 1-2 minutes or until smooth and combined.
• Divide among 3-4 glasses (this recipe made 3 mason jars) and serve immediately, OR if you prefer a thicker, soft-serve-like texture, freeze for up to 3 hours before serving.

I mean, look at that texture! Smooth, sweet and perfect for summer!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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Welcome to another edition of my Zodiac Cocktail Series!

Tomorrow is the official start date of Taurus season, and you can celebrate by sleeping the day away, going on a self-care shopping spree, standing your ground in a conversation even if you may possibly be wrong, and doing everything in your power to be the coziest person in the room, whether it be napping with a cozy blanket, wearing a cozy sweater, or just having the personality of Garfield the Cat.

Taurus is a fixed Earth sign, which loosely translates to them being extremely locked in their ways and stubborn with a capital-S! Ruled by Venus, the planet of love & lust, Taureans are very sensual creatures and have great sex appeal that comes to them naturally. They are sentimental romantics who love love and getting romantic attention, and they usually get it! They also represent the sign of beauty and luxury and are known to primp and pamper themselves for extended periods of time throughout the day. If you are friends with a female Taurus, you know she probably takes a thousand years to get ready before an event, but don’t you dare rush her!

When it comes to Earth signs, Taurus (and Earth) represents things found in the physical world – things we can see, smell, taste, touch and experience. Taureans, like other Earth signs, can be very materialistic and sometimes known to over-indulge. Taureans have a skewed value of money and find that even if they don’t have a lot of it, they will spend a lot of it to justify pampering themselves or doing so in the name of “self-care.” This can lead Taureans into money troubles because they tend to spend more than they earn in order to keep up with appearances. Also tying in with the fixed aspect of the Earth sign, when they want something, they have it: be it an object of their desire or a food they crave. Taureans don’t do budgets or diets – they indulge in every aspect of their lives. However, an “evolved” Taurus will try to find security and stability in their lives, which often means sticking to a budget in order to feel financially secure.

Speaking of food, in the astrology community there is a running joke that all Taureans are obsessed with food. It’s true: Taureans love their food and they love to eat. Some Taureans I know have insatiable appetites, but others eat on a regular schedule but don’t cut corners with their food; meaning, they eat what they want, when they want it and don’t sacrifice flavor or texture for something “healthy.” If they want a slice of chocolate cake, they’ll have it, end of story.

When it comes to looks, Taureans have kind faces, typically good complexions and sturdy bodies. Because they tend to be a lazier sign (more on that in a minute) many Taureans are overweight since exercise is usually not a priority. Taureans LOVE to be comfortable and secure, so they often choose luxurious, sensual fabrics like silks and cashmere or fuzzy sweaters. Since they love to indulge in shopping sprees, Taureans tend to have expensive tastes and love receiving expensive, lavish presents.

As I mentioned, Taureans can be lazy. More often than not, a Taurus makes plans when they’re in a good mood but by the time the event-in-question rolls around, they want to cancel because their bed is just.so.cozy. Taureans also enjoy sleeping, napping, and anything that involves lazing around. Naps are good, but Taureans need to remember that there is life happening outside of their cozy bedroom cave, and that they will feel better if they interact with people rather than sleep the day away.

Taurus’ positive traits are that they’re fiercely loyal friends who are extremely trustworthy and reliable. They’re calm and patient, thorough and attentive, gentle, loving and romantic. But expressed negatively, Taureans can be overly self-indulgent, extremely lazy, obstinate and stuck in a rut, incredibly slow-moving, and kind of boring if all they do is lock themselves away in bed. They can also be bordering on being too conservative, but if they’re more evolved that conservatism is more pragmatic and practical than strict.

When I was deciding what kind of cocktail to make this strong-willed Bull, I wanted something sexy, indulgent, easy, and something to savor, since Taureans have expensive taste and appreciate high quality foods and decadence. Thus, these Sparkling Champagne Sorbet Floats were born and I think all Taureans will enjoy them!

They couldn’t be easier to make because there are only 2 ingredients, and the ingredients are customizable to your specific tastes. Don’t like champagne? Use prosecco or rose wine. Don’t care for raspberry sorbet? Feel free to use any other fruit flavor, or experiment with sherbet for a little creaminess.

But for a Bull whose signature color is pink, I found these raspberry ones were just perfect!

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Zodiac Cocktails - Taurus: Sparkling Champagne Sorbet Floats

These Sparkling Champagne Sorbet Floats are sweet, slow to savor, decadent and easy with just two simple ingredients you probably have on hand! Perfect to represent the strong-willed, luxury-loving Taurus!

Course Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 2 -4

Author Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

• One pint raspberry sorbet you can use any flavor you'd like, but Taurus' color is pink and I thought that was perfect!
• One bottle champagne can substitute rose wine or prosecco!
• Fresh fruit for garnish optional

Instructions

• Using a cookie dough scoop, portion out 2-3 scoops of fresh sorbet into a coupe or wine glass. Top with champagne or another sparkling wine. To make these alcohol-free, feel free to use sparkling apple or grape juice.
• Garnish with fresh fruit, if using.
• NOTE: Feel free to substitute other sorbet flavors like mango, melon, strawberry, cherry, or orange!

I think you’re going to love this perfect spring & summer sipper!

Have you caught up with the rest of the Zodiac? Check out the other Zodiac Cocktails in the series…

Aries – Bloody Mary Margarita 

Pisces – Honeyed Pear Whiskey Cocktail

Aquarius – Boozy Grape Kombucha Kool-Aid

Capricorn – Cranberry Thyme Vodka Lemonade

Have a super sweet weekend!

xo, Hayley

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Rosé is officially taking the world by storm and I am living for it.

Finally – a widely accepted sweet drink, because apparently I’m still childish enough to order sickeningly sweet alcoholic beverages with every meal. I’ll do me, okay?

What I’m saying is: I only drink sweet when it comes to alcohol. Moscato, sugary rosé, a fruity Riesling… it’s all good and I’ll drink it with anything, anytime, anywhere.

(Somewhere, a wino is wrinkling their nose at the idea of me drinking Moscato with a spaghetti Bolognese but I don’t care. Wrinkle away, sommeliers!)

And lately, frosé (or Frozen Rosé if ya didn’t catch on) is kind of having a major moment. I’ve seen rosé wine slurpees at wineries, and I’ve seen numerous bloggers take their own spin on a fruity slushy with it. It is EVERYWHERE, on every menu, in every city and if you haven’t stepped into the pink side, you ought to!

So, let me break down this Frosé Pie for you: it has a cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk base which is beaten to smithereens until it’s super creamy and luscious. Then you beat in your rosé wine – but here’s the kicker. Make sure the rosé you use is low-alcohol. Why? Because if you’ve ever tried freezing alcohol, it doesn’t work too well, so a low-alcohol wine is a must in order for this pie to work and solidify in the freezer. Got it? Yay! Moving along…

Beat in some Chambord, because really, why the hell not?, and a little bit of strawberry gelatin powder to help the pie stabilize, and give it a touch of sweetness and strawberry flavor. You could omit the gelatin if needed, but if you have problems with Jell-O, that really sounds like a non-problem and you should probably move on.

Lastly, fold in some whipped topping. Now somewhere, someone is wrinkling their nose that I said “whipped topping” but really, this is the answer to this pie. You could totally use stabilized whipped cream if you want to make that instead, but whipped topping is convenient and as far as I know, it hasn’t killed anyone, so maybe back off on the haterade?

Pour the goodness that is a rosé-wine flavored pie into a prepared pie crust and – here’s the hard part – let it freeze for at least 8 hours so the wine and Chambord have a second to solidify in the pie filling. Then cut it, garnish it with Chambord whipped cream and lots of fresh berries.

The result is a cool and creamy pie with a silky-smooth texture and a robust, sweet, fruity rosé wine flavor. Seriously, this tastes just like rosé but in an ice-cream-esque pie. You must try this!

Bottoms up!

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No-Bake Frozen Rosé Pie (AKA, Frosé Pie)

This Frosé Pie (aka frozen rosé pie) is PHENOMENAL. Cool and creamy with an ice cream-y texture and a robust, sweet and fruity rosé wine flavor throughout! A must-make for the summertime!

Course Dessert, No-Bake Treats, Pie

Cuisine American, Dessert

Prep Time 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 -10

Author Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

• One 9" prepared pie crust Nilla Wafer, or graham cracker
• 6 oz cream cheese at room temperature
• 14 ounces (One 14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
• 6 oz rosé wine make sure the wine you choose is low-alcohol. For this, I loved Stella Rosa brand's "Stella Pink"
• 2 Tbsp Chambord or other raspberry liqueur
• 2 Tbsp strawberry or raspberry Jell-O powder
• 8 ounces (One 8-oz tub) Cool Whip thawed
• FOR THE TOPPING:
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 Tbsp Chambord
• Fresh raspberries and/or strawberries

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk with a handheld electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in the rosé wine, gently adding a little wine at a time, followed by the Chambord and strawberry gelatin powder. Finally fold in the whipped topping (or stabilized whipped cream, if using) until combined and uniform in color, making sure to get the bottom of the bowl.
• Pour into the prepared pie crust and freeze for at least 8 HOURS or overnight. This ensures the alcohol in the pie has time to solidify adequately before serving.
• Just before serving, make the Chambord whipped cream: in a medium-large bowl, beat together the heavy whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, and Chambord together until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Spread onto the top of the pie and garnish with raspberries. Store leftovers in the freezer and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before serving.

The Stella Rosa “Stella Pink” wine has aromatic fruity flavors like juicy strawberries, raspberries, and delicate rose petals. Because it has a low-alcohol content, it helps stay frozen in the pie filling. Any brand will do, but make sure it’s low-alcohol, ‘kay? Save the harder stuff for drinking!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

In the interest of full disclosure, Stella Rosa and Chambord don’t know I exist which makes me sad. This post is not compensated by them; I just love their rosé wine and it worked beautifully in this recipe. 

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Lately, Sacramento’s weather has been strange. A week or two ago, it was raining and cold... which, if it were up to me, would be Sacramento’s weather year-round. I wore a sweater and cuddled under a blanket… in June.

Now it’s the complete opposite – a major heat-wave that’s striking us in our swimwear. It’s been so hot that the pool water was like hot bath water. So not fun!

So I’ve been hunkered down inside where there’s plenty of cold A/C and lots of ice cream. Can you blame me when it’s 109 out there?

Since Sacramento’s weather can best be described as Dante’s seventh level of Hell, I’ve been trying to stockpile my freezer with tons of ice cream options. Like my mood, my ice cream tastes fluctuate and I want to have options, people! So I set out to create a fabulous one with my favorite childhood treat, Cosmic Brownies.

If you don’t know them, Cosmic Brownies are Little Debbie’s answer to frosted brownies. They’re super dense and fudgy and topped with irresistible little candy-coated sprinkles for a little crunch, and they were the inspiration for this No-Churn Cosmic Brownie Ice Cream! 

This no-churn ice cream is made without an ice cream maker which is a life-saver for people who don’t have one… or whose ice cream maker has been lost to the depths of your garage among other once-loved appliances and embarrassing yearbook photos. All you need for this no-churn ice cream is a mixer – either hand-held or a stand mixer – to whip the heavy cream. Then the rest is a little elbow grease and lots of tasty treats!

The result is a super creamy, marshmallow & vanilla flavored ice cream base studded with chunks of Cosmic Brownies and lots of little candy-coated sprinkles swirled throughout. AKA, a blast from your childhood past with a modern update that’s fitting for the hotter weather.

Enjoy!

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No-Churn Cosmic Brownie Marshmallow Ice Cream

This No-Churn Cosmic Brownie Ice Cream is so refreshing on a hot day! A marshmallow and vanilla-flavored creamy base studded with chunks of fudgy Cosmic Brownies and a "constellation" of candy-coated sprinkles!

Course Dessert, Frozen Desserts, No-Bake

Cuisine American, Dessert

Prep Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours

Servings 6 -8

Author Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 14 ounces (One 14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup marshmallow sundae topping or marshmallow fluff
• 1 box Cosmic Brownies chopped into bite-size pieces
• 2/3 cup candy-coated chocolate sprinkles or you may substitute regular sprinkles

Instructions

• In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream and confectioners sugar together on medium-high speed for about 5-7 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Add in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and marshmallow sauce or fluff and fold together until combined.
• Toss in the chopped brownie pieces and the candy-coated sprinkles and gently fold to combine. Pour the mixture into a resealable plastic or glass food storage container and freeze for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Creamy, sweet, with that gooey marshmallow flavor and fudgy brownie pieces… this ice cream is my new fave!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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I can’t even believe that 2017 is almost here.

But I also am like, hurry the hell up because 2016 kind of sucked. Can we all agree?

Sure, there were great parts: my first cookbook, Out of the Box Desserts, was published and became a best-seller. (Thank you! Hugs!!). And, um, Lush had their BOGO sale, so there’s that. And uh… I made these Sorbet Champagne Floats?

Sorry. 2016 was a little dismal. So many wonderful lives lost from the entertainment & arts community, a crazy election, and the list goes on. To say I’m a little excited for 2017 is an understatement!

So if you’re having a NYE party or are going to a NYE party, may I suggest whipping these Sorbet Champagne Floats up? They’ll instantly perk up any party!

These floats could. not. be. easier. I promise! There’s no cooking involved, no real preparation. The hardest part is removing the champagne cork if you have terrible hand-eye coordination like I do. If you aren’t a total dork wielding a champagne weapon, you’ll be fine. Yay for being self-sufficient!

I used Barefoot Bubbly because I happen to like Barefoot wines quite well, and okay, fine – it was on sale and I like sale wines even more than I like name-brand wines. You can use whatever champagne or sparkling wine you prefer! This would work swimmingly with sparkling rose/pink champagne, cava, or prosecco, too! YOU DO YOU.

Then find some yummy sorbet flavors. I used Roman Raspberry and Blood Orange from the brand Talenti because again, sale. Just make sure it’s a sorbet and not ice cream, because melty cream and champagne don’t sound good together. Personally, I think these floats would be stellar with a lemon or strawberry sorbet, too! (Strawberry sorbet + sparkling rose is BEGGING YOU TO MAKE IT!!)

I topped my floats with fresh fruit that corresponded with the sorbet flavors, but this is totally optional. It just drives home the sorbet flavor and makes it look pretty. Don’t get mad at me and complain these floats are actually 3 ingredients – I promise I can do math.

TO MAKE THESE “VIRGIN” CHAMPAGNE FLOATS, simply use sparkling juice, such as Martinelli’s brand, or sparkling soda. You can now find amazing flavors for either the sparkling juice or sparkling soda, such as pomegranate, apple, plum, pear, and more. Choose whatever you think will go best with your sorbet flavor.

Scoop out the sorbet into a glass, pop the bubbly, top it off and toss in some fresh fruit. DONE & DONE. You’re welcome!

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Sorbet Champagne Floats (With Non-Alcoholic Version)

These Sorbet Champagne Floats are incredible! Bubbly, fizzy and packed with fresh fruit sorbet for a fun punch of color and flavor.

Course Cocktails, Drinks, Treats

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 -6

Author Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

• Cold Champagne or sparkling rose, prosecco, cava, or any other sparkling wine from any brand of your preference. Here I used Barefoot Bubbly, but Chandon is another stellar brand
• Sorbet any flavor you prefer. I used Roman Raspberry and Blood Orange from the brand Talenti. Strawberry, lemon, or blackberry sorbet would also be amazing.
• Fresh fruit that corresponds with sorbet flavors optional

Instructions

• Scoop about 1/4th - 1/2 cup of sorbet into each flute or glass. I used a 2-ounce cookie dough scoop to scoop perfectly round balls of sorbet. Top with champagne or sparkling wine of your choice and garnish with fresh fruit. Serve immediately.
• TO MAKE THIS NON-ALCOHOLIC: Simply use sparkling juice in place of the champagne. I like Martinelli's!

Easy, fast and impressive, I hope these fabulous Sorbet Champagne Floats make an appearance on your NYE table!

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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