Many different types of ice cream treats exist. Common varieties include ice cream sandwiches, which feature ice cream between two cookies, and ice cream pops, which usually consist of ice cream covered in a chocolate shell. Other popular types of treats include ice cream cake, sundaes, and milkshakes. There are also many varieties of ice cream cones, including waffle cones and sugar cones.

Ice cream sandwiches are usually very popular types of ice cream treats. Typically, sandwiches consist of vanilla ice cream between two thin, brownie-like cookies. Occasionally, an ice cream sandwich is made with chocolate chip cookies. Sometimes, Neapolitan ice cream, which consists of strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla, is used. People can make ice cream sandwiches at home by preparing two thin cookie layers and spreading softened ice cream between them. The sandwiches are also available commercially as individually wrapped items.

Other ice cream treats include ice cream pops. Most ice cream pops feature a brick of ice cream coated in a sweet substance, such as a chocolate shell or cookie crumbs. Some ice cream pops feature a solid chocolate or cookie center surrounded by ice cream. The ice cream pop may be served on a wooden stick, though some treats do not have the stick.

Ice cream may also be served in the form of a cake. Some ice cream treats in cake form are made up simply of layers of different flavors of ice cream, spread into a cake pan and frozen solid. Other cakes are more elaborate and feature cookie crumbs, frosting, and decorations such as piping and sprinkles. A few cakes are made up of layers of sponge cake between layers of ice cream.

The sundae remains a popular treat. Traditionally, sundaes contain a few scoops of ice cream, fudge or chocolate sauce, and a maraschino cherry on top. People can get very creative with their sundaes, though, adding multiple candy toppings and different sauces, such as peanut butter or strawberry.

Another way to eat ice cream is on an ice cream cone. Some ice cream cones are similar to waffles, while others are more like cake. A person can purchase commercially made ice cream cone treats, which usually have ice cream topped with nuts and chocolate sauce.

Milkshakes feature ice cream in drinkable form. Common milkshake flavors include vanilla and chocolate. Some people like to drink a black and white shake, which is made with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Originally, milkshakes contained liquor, such as whiskey. While this is less common in modern times, people can still order milkshakes with liquor at bars.