Summer Solstice – Celebrate The Longest Day Of The Year With Ice Cream!

Celebrate Summer Solstice & the longest day with homemade ice cream! Easy recipes, trends & tips for ice cream lovers this summer.

Whether you’re planning a garden party, BBQ, or sofa picnic, homemade ice cream & frozen treats are the perfect way to celebrate the Summer Solstice! 🌞

And in this article, we’ll share with you some ways you can truly embrace the longest day of the year with irresistible scoops & summer flavours.

In This Article, You’ll Find:

✅ What is the Summer Solstice — and why do we celebrate?
✅ Why it’s the perfect excuse for eating more ice cream
✅ Quick no-churn ideas & make-ahead frozen treats
✅ Trending flavours for Summer 2025
✅ Tips for creating an “ice cream moment” this Solstice

If you’d like to head straight to our Quick Summer Solstice Recipe, you can use the following link, or read along to find out more.

What is the Summer Solstice?

Summer Solstice marks the official first day of summer — and the longest stretch of daylight in the year.

In the UK and across most of the Northern Hemisphere, it usually falls on 21st June (this year — Saturday 21st June 2025).

It’s been celebrated for centuries — from ancient stone circles to modern summer festivals — as a joyful moment to soak up the sun, embrace seasonal abundance, and (in my view) treat yourself to a little more of what you love – ice cream!

And when the days are this long? There’s surely time for even more scoops. 🌞

If you’re reading this from the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa), 21st June is actually your Winter Solstice — the shortest day of the year! ✨

💡 Southern Hemisphere readers? Why not embrace your winter season with some cosy, spiced ice cream flavours — perfect for fireside scoops. 🍨✨

Why Ice Cream & Summer Solstice Are the Perfect Match

Think about it — it’s the warmest part of the year… the sunshine lasts until almost 10pm… friends & family are gathering outdoors… and what do we all want when the air is thick with summer warmth?

Ice cream, of course.

✅ It cools you down in the midday heat
✅ It turns a picnic or BBQ into something special
✅ It’s the ideal excuse for a little “me time” as the sun sets late in the evening
✅ You can prep it ahead — no last-minute faff required

So, whether you’re stocking the freezer with fruity lollies or scooping bowls of homemade indulgence, ice cream + Summer Solstice is a match made for the long sunshine-filled days!

Quick No-Churn Ice Cream Ideas

Need something fast for the longest day? No worries — here are a few of our easiest no-churn favourites you can whip up and enjoy for Solstice weekend:

• Peach Ice Cream & Lollipops — fresh, light, with vegan and boozy twists
• Naturally Sweet Sorbets For Summer – Healthy, Easy Dessert Ideas – light, fresh sorbet ideas
• Piña Colada Sorbet & Ice Cream — sunshine in a scoop

Solstice Sunset Ripple Ice Cream Recipe

If you’d like to add a little extra sunshine to your Summer Solstice table, our Solstice Sunset Ripple Ice Cream is the perfect choice — easy to whip up the night before and guaranteed to bring smiles to your celebrations.

With gorgeous ripples of summer fruit (and an optional splash of fizz!), it really does look like a sunset in a scoop.

(Prep time: 15 mins + 4–6 hrs freeze | No churn | Serves 6–8)

Ingredients:

• 300ml double cream
• 200g sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 150g raspberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp peach puree or tinned peach slices (blended)
• 1 tbsp Prosecco or sparkling wine (optional — for a grown-up twist)
• 1 tbsp icing sugar (if your berries are tart)

Method:

1. In a small pan, gently heat the berries with icing sugar until soft and syrupy (about 5 mins). Mash lightly. Stir in the peach puree and Prosecco (if using), then cool.
2. In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Fold in the condensed milk and vanilla.
3. Pour half of the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe tub. Swirl in half the berry ripple. Repeat with the remaining mixture and ripple.
4. Use a skewer or knife to swirl gently for a sunset effect.
5. Freeze for 4–6 hours or overnight. Scoop and serve!

Serving tip: Top with edible flowers, extra berries, or a splash of fizz for an extra celebratory touch. 🌸🍾

Nutritional Information

(Per Serving — based on 8 servings):

• Calories: ~230 kcal | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Carbohydrates: 18g | Sugars: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fibre: ~1g | Salt: <0.1g

Trending Ice Cream Flavours for Summer 2025

Feeling inspired to try something new? These are some of the trending flavours popping up on summer menus for 2025:

🍋 Lemon & Elderflower Ripple
🍓 Strawberry & Basil
🍑 Peach Prosecco Sorbet
🥥 Coconut & Lime
🍫 Chocolate Tahini Swirl
🌸 Rose & Pistachio

Why not add one of these to your Solstice celebrations and start a new summer tradition?

Create a Summer Solstice Ice Cream Moment

Here’s how to make ice cream the star of your longest day of the year plans:

✅ Set up a DIY ice cream bar at your BBQ
✅ Pack lollies & tubs for a summer picnic
✅ Plan a post-dinner sundae under the late-evening sky
✅ Try a “Solstice Sunset” scoop — your favourite flavour with a splash of Prosecco 🍾

However you celebrate, make it a day to remember — one creamy, dreamy scoop at a time.

The Final Scoop

The longest day, sunshine, smiles and scoops, all wrapped up in the magic of Summer Solstice!

Whether you’re planning a full-on garden party or simply savouring the evening sun with a bowl of homemade ice cream, let’s make the most of this beautiful day — and treat ourselves to the flavours of summer.

Happy Summer Solstice — and happy scooping! 🍦✨

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