Candied rose leaves, violets, and other flowers may be found in shops making a specialty of them and are decorative to any cream or ice when placed over the top or as a border around the edge of dish.

Slices of angel cake or sponge cake may be placed in ice cream dishes, a little fruit syrup poured over each slice, then a half of a peach or slice of pineapple.

Fill up the dish with vanilla ice cream with a tablespoonful of whipped cream on top; decorate with candied fruit.

Place ice cream on small glass plates, pour over one tablespoon of crushed sweetened strawberries or other fruits.

Top with sweetened whipped cream, or with any desired prepared sauce. See recipes for sauces.