Skip to Content

Dinosaur Sundaes

Dinosaur Sundaes

These adorable dino sundaes are made with four layers of green ice cream and topped with crushed oreos, dino "eggs" and dino gummy candies. Looking for dinosaur party ideas? You have come to the right place. These layered Dinosaur Sundaes offer a simple but pretty twist to a basic ice cream dessert.

Fun Dino Ice Cream Sundaes with Layered Green Vanilla Ice Cream and fun toppings.

These simple and subtle dino treats are perfect for celebrating birthdays or just for enjoying on a fun movie night.

DINOSAUR ICE CREAM SUNDAES FOR PARTIES

Lets jump on in and make these fun dino-themed desserts! They are SO simple but I just love the subtle green layers. When I envisioned making these, the result was SO different. But, I am not sad about it.

These have a whimsical look to them that I am instantly obsessed with. The beauty is that you can use whatever colors you choose.

fun dino party table with ice cream sundaes, balloons and fake plants to set the scene.

You can even use different flavors if you want to add a unique twist. Additionally, you can add a slew of different toppings. You could even set the ice cream sundae toppings out for everyone to choose their own.

Here's What You Need To Make These Ice Cream Cups:

  • Small Plastic Serving Cups
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Green Food Coloring
  • Dinosaur Themed Ice Cream Toppings

using food coloring to tint ice cream

HOW TO MAKE LAYERED ICE CREAM SUNDAES

Start by dividing ice cream evenly into 4 seperate bowls.

Allow Ice Cream to Soften for about 5 Minutes.

Add Green Food Coloring to Each Bowl. Starting with a Few Drops in one bowl and adding that number and more to the next bowl, repeating up to as many as desired to make a Darker Green for the last bowl. 

mixing food coloring into ice cream to tint it green

I recommend starting with something like this: 8 drops, 16 drops, 32 drops and 64 drops. Mix thoroughly and see where you are at. Then simply adjust as you go along to ensure the colors were subtle but dramatic enough to differentiate between them. 

Important note: At this point, if your ice cream is too melted and liquidy, put the bowls into the freezer for a bit before moving on.

Layer the ice cream with the 4 shades of green on top of each other. In between adding each layer, tap the cup down to flatten the layer before spooning the next color on. Immediately put the cups into the freezer.

adding tinted ice cream to layer in cups

Let the ice cream cups set in freezer for at least 1 hour or until the ice cream freezes again thoroughly.  Dino sundaes up close. Pretty green layers of ice cream topped with crushed OREO cookies

If you are making these in advance, you can simply just cover them with Saran Wrap or Foil and leave them in your freezer.

Be sure to add all of the toppings right before serving as they won't freeze as well.dino party with shades of green balloons and sundaes with layers of ice cream

DINOSAUR ICE CREAM TOPPING IDEAS

As someone who has set up a dino themed ice cream buffet, I have some great ideas on what to top your dino sundaes with.

  • Crushed Chocolate Cookies (“dirt”)
  • Chocolate Rock Candy (“rocks”)
  • Candy Coated Mini Eggs (“dino eggs”)
  • Dinosaur Gummy Candy
  • Dinosaur Shaped Sprinkles
  • Bone Shaped Candy (“dino bones”)

This is my favorite part. Have fun with it! 

    fun dino party setting with dino themed desserts

dinosaur party table with greenery and themed dino desserts

BEST DINOSAUR DESSERTS

Looking for dino treats for your next party? These fun rawr-tastic ideas are just what you need.

These delish dino dessert bars will be a show-stopper. I'm obsessed with the sprinkles on these.

If you love ice cream, this Dino Ice Cream Bar is the very best! You will love all of the fun edible dino toppings. Everyone loves options.

For a super easy dino quick fix, these sherbet cups turned dino will be amazing! The googly eyes are just hysterical.

Fun Dino Ice Cream Sundaes with Layered Green Vanilla Ice Cream and fun toppings.

Dinosaur Sundaes

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Pretty Dinosaur sundaes made with ombré layers of green ice cream. Topped with crushed oreos, dinosaur "eggs" and gummy candy.

Ingredients

  • 1 Half Gallon of Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Green Food Coloring
  • 10 Crushed OREO cookies
  • 16 Candy Coated Mini Eggs candies
  • 8 Dinosaur Gummy Candies

Instructions

  1. Divide Ice Cream into 4 Bowls Evenly.
  2. Allow Ice Cream to Soften for about 5 Minutes.
  3. Add Green Food Coloring to Each Bowl. Starting with a Few Drops in one bowl and adding that number and more to the next bowl, repeating up to as many as desired to make a Darker Green for the last bowl. Start with 8 drops, 16 drops, 32 drops and 64 drops and adjust to ensure the colors were subtle but dramatic enough to differentiate. Blend thoroughly and make adjustments to achieve your desired shades of green.
  4. Important: If your ice cream is too melted and liquidy at this point, place the bowls in the freezer for 15 minutes before adding to your individual cups.
  5. Layer the 4 shades of green ice cream onto each other, tapping the cup down to flatten it before adding the next color. Immediately put into the freezer.
  6. Let set in freezer for 1 hour or until the ice cream chills again before serving.
  7. Add toppings right before serving.

Notes

You can make the base sundaes in advance and cover with plastic wrap or foil until you are ready to serve. Add the toppings right before serving.

dino ice cream cup topped with crushed oreo cookie, candy eggs and gummy candy with a cute polka dotted wooden spoon.

Let me know if you decide to make these, I would love to see yours! 

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

celebrity birthdays

Friday 28th of August 2020

This is so pretty!! And I love the color, too! Thank you for the recipe, I will try it very soon!

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Skip to Recipe