Loaded Ice Creams with Bulla Family Dairy

Disclaimer : This post is brought to you by Bulla Family Dairy. All opinions expressed in the post are entirely my own.

A few days ago I hosted an Ice Cream Party at home. It was one of those really hot summer weeks and I wanted to have fun indoors but not with the usual backyard barbecue. It was a spur of the moment idea but something that didn’t need much effort or time. I invited a few friends over, brainstormed some fun toppings, ran to the grocery store and before I knew it, everything was ready to go. Naturally I wanted the best quality ice cream that I knew my guests would love, so I decided to try Bulla’s latest frozen range.  To say that it was a fun party, would be an understatement. Everyone said that they felt like kids again.

We had a few pre-decided themes like the His n Her loaded ice creams (inspired by Valentine’s day) and Beach Inspired Loaded Ice Creams and the rest was DIY. So basically, the guests got to load their own ice cream cones, sundaes or frozen sticks with their choice of toppings. All I can say is that the only thing better than ice cream is loaded ice cream. If you can have loaded fries, why not loaded ice cream?

If you’re in Australia, you may already be familiar with Bulla Family Dairy. Bulla Family Dairy is one of Australia’s oldest family owned dairy companies. Owned by the same founding families since 1910, Bulla has been making quality dairy products in Australia for six generations using locally sourced fresh milk and cream. Recently, Bulla launched several innovative and super delicious products like the Bulla Creamy Classics Cheesecake Flavoured Ice Cream, Bulla Frozen Custard Sticks and Bulla Apple Crumble Sticks (these are my absolute favourite).

If you haven’t hosted an Ice Cream Party before, you should definitely give it a try. A few good quality ice cream flavours like Bulla, some dessert sauces and a few creative toppings, is all you need to make the most of the leftover summer days. Not that these ice creams need topping because to be honest, they are absolutely delightful on their own. This is all in context of having fun and getting everyone involved.

Here are some ideas for your next Ice Cream Party

Mocha Truffles (for the coffee lovers) : Heat ¼ cup Bulla Pure Cream with 100 g dark chocolate in a microwave safe cup or bowl until it is just about to boil. Remove from heat and add a tsp of instant coffee. Stir and refrigerate until set. Once set, roll little balls between your palms, then roll them over cocoa nibs or powdered cocoa.

Cookies Doughnuts: Dip Rice Cookies in melted dark or white chocolate, then dip in a plate of edible rose petals or sprinkles. Leave aside to set.

Sea shell chocolates: These are perfect for a beach theme

Candied oranges/Spices: They add a bit of punch to the ice cream

Edible/dried flowers: These are available online as well as in specialty stores

Cookies/Macarons: You can get your choice of flavours from your local supermarkets or cafes

Sprinkles: Have fun with them in many different colours and shapes

Coffee Beans and Cocoa Nibs: These have a strong bitter flavour so great for people who don’t have a big sweet tooth

Shredded coconut/Toasted Coconut Chips: These give a nice little crunch to your ice cream whilst adding a bit of coconut flavour to it

Seasonal berries and fresh Fruits: These are always a good idea because they add a pop of colour and also complement the sweetness of the ice cream.

The possibilities are endless and you can really add anything you like as these ice cream flavours are quite versatile. So tell me dear reader, what are you favourite toppings on ice cream?