Six must-try ice creams for National Ice Cream Month

Warmer temperatures mean we can look forward to outdoor gatherings. As ice cream is essential for any picnic or garden party, we’ve picked out some scrummy options available online and in local supermarkets.

1. Ben & Jerry’s ‘Wich Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich

From the most popular boys on the ice-cream scene comes this hand-finished creation. Mouth-watering vanilla and cookie dough ice cream is sandwiched between two soft-baked chocolate chip cookies – each mouthful is cookie bliss.

£3, Asda, Buy it now

2. Jude's Brown Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Almost too hard to resist, this moerish flavour has been mastered with brown butter, crunchy pecan nuts and generous helpings of caramel. It's made from a gluten-free recipe and is perfect for sharing between small groups at picnics.

£3, Ocado, Buy it now

3. Booja-Booja Hunky Punky Chocolate

Our favourite vegan-friendly option comes from Britain's award-winning dairy-free brand, Booja-Booja. Smooth and super-chocolatey, the rich dessert is created with organically-grown ingredients such as cashew nuts, agave syrup and cocoa powder. It’s also free from gluten and refined sugar.

£5.99, Waitrose, Buy it now

4. Daim Ice Cream

Creamy caramel-flavoured ice cream is blended with teeny pieces of the classic almond toffee bar for the ultimate frozen chocolate treat. Each pot provides six servings.

£3.10, Tesco, Buy it now

5. Oppo Salted Caramel with Lucuma Ice Cream

Watching the scales this summer? At just 38 calories per scoop, Oppo's salted caramel ice cream is a great guilt-free option and is made with natural ingredients like lucuma and stevia leaf.

£3.32, Ocado, Buy it now

6. Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

Another Ben & Jerry’s treat we simply couldn’t miss out. Peanut butter lovers can get satisfy their nutty cravings with spoonfuls of creamy ice cream made with chunks of delicious PB cups (good luck sharing this one).

£4, Waitrose, Buy it now