Top 79 Favorite Ice Cream Recipes for Summer

Ice cream is a delightful treat no matter the season. Whether you’re basking in the summer sun or just in the mood for something chilly and sweet. Blend it up with some milk for a creamy milkshake, or plop a scoop of vanilla onto your next chocolate lava cake for an extra indulgent touch. With these 79 fantastic ice cream recipes, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Plus, there are options that don’t require an ice cream maker, and some recipes need just a handful of ingredients. Making ice cream at home is a breeze!

No Churn Cinnamon Bourbon Peach Ice Cream

How does cinnamon bourbon peach ice cream sound to you? I love this no churn peach ice cream recipe. The peach and bourbon flavours are amazing and it’s a wonderful boozy peach dessert made with canned peaches.
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No Churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream with Boba

Vietnamese coffee ice cream with boba makes such a delicious treat. It’s rich and creamy, boasting plenty of coffee flavour and the chewiness of boba pearls on top. It’s an unusual no-churn coffee ice cream recipe which you are going to love. Vietnamese coffee ice cream is delicious with the flavours of coffee and boba.
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No Churn Matcha Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

No churn matcha dulce de leche ice cream. It’s a tasty green tea ice cream recipe using dulce de leche so you can expect creaminess, sweetness and great flavour in every mouthful! It is so easy to make a matcha ice cream recipe without a machine, and it all starts with a tasty no churn ice cream recipe.
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Dairy Free Dragon Fruit Ice Cream – No Churn

This is no churn ice cream made with bananas and dragon fruit only. That’s right. You only need two ingredients and both of them are fruit. You will LOVE this frozen dairy free dessert recipe using dragon fruit, also known as pitaya.
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Strawberry Sorbet with Just 4 Ingredients

This refreshing strawberry sorbet only has four ingredients and it’s perfect! For me, strawberries always make me think of those warm summer months and make me crave sweet desserts and drinks. If strawberries are one of your favourite berries too, this berry sorbet with just 4 ingredients should be right up your alley.
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No Churn Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

This ice cream with peanut butter cups is rich, indulgent and cream. It’s easy to make at home and no ice cream machine is required! Some people shy away from making ice cream but with a recipe like this no churn peanut butter ice cream there is no excuse!
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Anyone who enjoys blueberry cheesecake is going to love this blueberry cheesecake ice cream. It’s the best dessert made with fresh blueberries and cream cheese. Imagine a hybrid of cheesecake and ice cream.
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Coconut Pineapple Frozen Yogurt

Combining Greek yogurt with coconut milk, pineapple and coconut, this is the best frozen yogurt recipe! Sweetened with sugar and given a kick with a splash of vodka, it’s a real treat!
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Turtle Ice Cream

This delicious turtle ice cream is a rich and creamy chocolate ice cream swirled with toasted pecans, hot fudge sauce, and salty-sweet caramel. Perfectly sweet with just a teensy bit of crunch, and every bit as decadent as a chocolate ice cream should be.
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No Churn Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

If you are a fan of Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, you’re going to love this no churn pumpkin spice latte ice cream because it tastes just the same! It has coffee, vanilla and pumpkin flavours and then the wonderful pumpkin swirl is made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
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Bunny Tracks Ice Cream Brownie Pie

This Bunny Tracks Ice Cream Pie has a layer of rich, fudgy brownie, topped with peanut butter chocolate ganache and a thick layer of Bunny Tracks Ice Cream!
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Pistachio Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches

I am obsessed with all things pistachio lately, and these ice cream sandwiches are everything I’ve been craving: creamy no-churn pistachio ice cream sandwiched in between two layers of tender white chocolate blondies and sprinkled with crunchy chopped pistachios.
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Cookies ‘n Cream Puff Ice Cream Sandwiches

Pastry meets ice cream in these delightfully crunchy, craquelin-topped cream puffs stuffed with cookies and cream ice cream.
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Circus Animal Ice Cream (No-Churn)

Circus Animal No-Churn Ice Cream is an easy no-churn ice cream the whole family will love. This cute homemade ice cream recipe has pretty pink-and-white swirls, LOTS of sprinkles, and chunks of frosted circus animal cookies mixed right in!
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Neapolitan Ice Cream Treats

These delicious and fun Neapolitan ice cream pops are made from layers of oreo cookies, chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and strawberry ice cream. Perfect for kids and adults, this is one of those ice creams recipes you will make all summer long!
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Cookie Monster Ice Cream

This Cookie Monster Ice Cream recipe is a creamy, no churn vanilla ice cream loaded with chunks of Oreos and chocolate chip cookies in each spoonful.
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Peaches and Cream Ice Cream

Get ready to swoon over a heavenly frozen treat with this recipe for peaches and cream ice cream. Fresh, juicy peaches are blended into a creamy base, creating a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for a hot summer day or any time you want to indulge in something truly special.
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Biscoff Ice Cream Recipe

This Biscoff ice cream! Made with a brown sugar-cinnamon custard base and studded with crushed Biscoff cookies, every bite of this rich and creamy ice cream is full of scrumptious Biscoff flavor. This is one decadent frozen treat you’ll want to enjoy all summer long. Let’s make some ice cream.
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Vanilla Ice Cream

This vegan vanilla ice cream is made with real vanilla bean and a delicious dairy-free custard base, similar to French-style creme Anglaise-based ice cream. Incredibly creamy with a scoopable consistency, it’s also nut-free and gluten-free
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream

This no churn peanut butter and jelly ice cream is swirled with homemade strawberry jam and crunchy oat crumbles. It’s just like a classic pb&j and one of the best ice cream recipes ever!
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Mango Ice Cream

Delicious vegan mango ice cream made with just 3 ingredients. This recipe is easy to make, gluten-free and nut-free, and perfect for summer!
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Black Sesame Ice Cream

Nutty and creamy, this insanely delicious black sesame ice cream only requires four ingredients to make. No ice cream machine needed, making this one of those ice cream recipes you will make again and again.
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Twix Cheesecake Ice Cream

The Twix candy bar bites in this delicious ice cream recipe along with a cheesecake base, makes this one of the most delicious ice cream recipes ever! It is no churn so no ice cream maker is needed.
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Pistachio Ice Cream (Gelato al Pistacchio)

How to make smooth and creamy Pistachio Ice Cream from scratch. This recipe is super easy and utterly delicious made using homemade Italian pistachio cream for that classic sweet and nutty flavour!
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Stracciatella Gelato

Stracciatella gelato is such a classic and traditional Italian flavour with a beautiful smooth and creamy texture, lightly scented with vanilla and speckled with dark chocolate shards.
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Coconut Mint Ice Cream

This fresh mint ice cream recipe is perfect for a hot summer day and is just exploding with mint flavor. Fresh mint is one of my favorite herbs, and it goes so well with coconut!
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Strawberry Mint Ice Cream

This Strawberry Mint Ice Cream is a delicious and refreshing treat that can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. If strawberries are in season, choose dark red ripe berries that are full of flavour
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Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

Homemde cherry garcia ice cream has delicious chunks of chocolate and cherries. This is a no churn ice cream, so you don’t need an ice cream maker to make it.
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Rocky Road Ice Cream

This handmade rocky road ice cream recipe is bursting with marshmallows, roasted almonds and chocolate chips enveloped in rich chocolate ice cream swirled with chocolate sauce. It is an easy no churn recipe that will become one of your favourite ice cream recipes!
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Easy Nutella Ice Cream

Nutella is not only good with ice cream, Nutella is GREAT with ice cream! This recipe has Nutella mixed with the ice cream base, as well as Nutella ribbons mixed in between the ice cream layers. When frozen, the Nutella ribbons turn a bit harder, giving a delicious contrast between the creamy ice cream, crunchy Ferrero Rocher and Nutella with a soft chocolate consistency.
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Turkish Delight Ice Cream

The eggless ice cream base is made with double cream, whole milk and sugar which is churned in the ice cream maker until whipped and airy. Rose syrup delicately perfumes and colours the ice cream emulating both Levantine cuisine and a traditional English rose garden.
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No-Churn Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream

This No-Churn Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream is made with five simple ingredients. Grab a carton of ice cream at the store and count how many ingredients are listed. You will be hard-pressed to find any ice cream from the grocery store with only 5 ingredients! Plus this homemade chocolate ice cream tastes so much better!
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No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Pack pumpkin pie flavor into a cool and creamy treat that everyone will love. This no churn recipe is easy to recreate at home anytime your pumpkin spice cravings kick in.
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Lavender Honey Ice Cream

This pretty purple ice cream is going to be your new favorite flavor. It is elegant, delicious and best of all, easy to make for a summer snack.
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Mocha Ice Cream

This mocha ice cream is the perfect blend of coffee and chocolate. This decadent treat satisfies your cravings for coffee, chocolate and ice cream all in one scoop.
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Fresh Mint Oreo Ice Cream

This ice cream starts with fresh mint and becomes the most refreshing oreo ice cream you will ever taste. It is cool, creamy and perfect for summer.
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Milk Ice Cream

If you love a bowl of cereal for breakfast or a snack, then this cereal milk ice cream is going to grab your attention. This looks like a fun snack to make and share with friends, who are sure to love it.
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S’mores Ice Cream

S’mores are a summer staple for good reason; they are delicious! Bring the classic flavor everyone loves to a cool and creamy dish of ice cream with this easy recipe.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream

Incredibly easy, rich, and healthy vegan and paleo Mexican hot chocolate ice cream. It tastes amazing with a bit of spice and a no-churn method is included, so you don’t even need an ice cream maker!
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Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

This chunky monkey ice cream has a melt in your mouth creamy texture, with the perfect crunch mixed in thanks to the walnuts.
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No Churn Bailey’s Ice Cream

Homemade Bailey’s ice cream is as easy as grabbing just a few ingredients and mixing them together. This creamy, chocolate treat is going to be a favorite option all summer long.
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Cherry Pie Ice Cream

Cherry pie meets ice cream in this decadent dessert recipe. Make this on a hot summer day for a sweet way to cool off.
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Black Forest Ice Cream

This deep chocolate ice cream has big plump cherries mixed in for the ultimate black forest dessert. This is perfect for dessert on a summer night.
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Sweet Potato Butter Pecan Frozen Custard

Brown butter sweet potato custard is the ultimate mash up of flavors. It is sweet, creamy and so rich! The pecans are the perfect addition for texture and crunch.
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Butterscotch Ice Cream

This butterscotch ice cream is so easy to make for a summer sweet. Drizzle chocolate over the top to make the perfect flavor combination.
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Butterbeer Ice Cream

No need to go to Universal Studios to get your ice cream fix! This recipe is a perfect copycat for the iconic sweet treat, and you can make it at home.
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Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream

This recipe uses a decadent custard base and fresh in season blueberries to make a colorful and tasty treat that is made to enjoy on a summer day.
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Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Make an eggless cookie dough to fold into this tasty ice cream. It is sweet, smooth and ready to dig into on a steamy summer day.
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Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

This ice cream has all of the goodness of peanut buter cups mixed in. You will love this mash up dessert the next time you crave peanut butter.
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No Churn Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Bring cheesecake and ice cream together to make the most decadent treat. This is perfect for an afternoon snack that satisfies all of your cravings on a hot day.
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Caramel Apple Ice Cream

This caramel apple ice cream is perfect for a warm fall day. It has delectable caramel ribbons and the best homemade apple paste.
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Lavender Earl Grey Ice Cream

This delicious lavender Earl Grey ice cream is a no churn style summer favourite. This ice cream features lavender ice cream that has been swirled with Earl Grey and vanilla bean ice cream, to create a beautiful marble effect ice cream.
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Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

If you like blueberry pie, then you are going to fall in love with this ice cream from the first bite. The graham cracker crumbs add the perfect texture to pair with blueberries.
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Black Forest Brownie Ice Cream

If you like brownies and ice cream together, then this recipe is going to tickle your tastebuds. This ice cream combines the two into one tantalizing treat that is made to share.
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Sweet Cream Ice Cream

Sweet cream ice cream is simple but so delicious. Make this for a treat that is likely to become a favorite from bite one.
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Honey Ice Cream

Honey ice cream is velvety smooth, perfectly sweet and has no refined sugar. Kids and adults alike will love the way this recipe tastes on a hot day.
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Cotton Candy Ice Cream

This pink and blue treat looks and tastes just like cotton candy! This is fun to make and share when you are in the mood for something extra special.
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Sweet Potato Pie Ice Cream

This no churn sweet potato pie ice cream is wonderfully delicious and decadent. It is filled with sweet potato flavor with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, pecans, and more. Comes together so quickly and with no ice cream machine required!
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Blender Lemon Gelato

This easy gelato starts with fresh lemons and your blender. Zip this up and freeze it for the most refreshing homemade treat on a scorching hot day.
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Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream with Shortbread Crumble

This ice cream makes use of leftover buttermilk to make the best ice cream. It is tangy, fruity and not too sweet. You are going to love the shortbread crumble paired with the ice cream.
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Roasted Almond Ice Cream

You only need 4 ingredients to make this delicious toasted almond ice cream. Make a batch to savor on a summer day or share as an after dinner treat.
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Creamy Keto Vanilla Ice Cream

Consider this easy creamy vanilla ice cream your guilt free go to for summer. It is egg free and only needs a few simple ingredients to make. You are going to love the way this tastes on sunny day.
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Rose Ice Cream

This handmade rose ice cream is a delicious treat that’s delicately flavored with rose water and vanilla. This is a simple recipe that can easily be made in your ice cream maker.
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream

Bring shortcake flavor to ice cream. This recipe perfectly captures to essence of summer and cools it off into the ultimate dessert.
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Salted Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream Cake

This easy ice cream cake recipe makes a great birthday cake and feeds a crowd! Made with store bought ice cream to be super easy, but homemade caramel and ganache to be extra delicious!
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Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

This homemade no churn chocolate ice cream bar recipe is better than store bought! It is made using four simple natural ingredients in ten minutes without an ice cream machine.
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Coconut Espresso Ice Cream

Whether you are dairy free or not, you will love this Coconut Espresso Ice Cream. It’s thick, creamy and just the right amount of sweetness. You won’t believe how delicious it is without cream and it requires only five ingredients.
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Skrewball Whisky Ice Cream

Bursting with flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, this Skrewball whisky ice cream can be enjoyed alone or on the side of your favorite cake or pie.
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Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

This ice cream is intensely rich with roasted strawberries with a hint of balsamic vinegar. It is dairy-free, using a coconut base instead of heavy cream, which pairs really nicely with the strawberries and balsamic.
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Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream

This low FODMAP rhubarb crumble ice cream is gluten free and as rich and creamy than the ice cream from your corner ice cream shop. Envision creamy smooth vanilla cream with broad ripples of sweet/tart rhubarb compote and pockets of crunchy brown sugar oat crispy bits.
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Daiquiri Ice Copycat

This daiquiri ice is a Baskin-Robbins copycat recipe for their rum and lime flavored non-alcoholic frozen sorbet. It has all the flavor of a daiquiri cocktail but it is suitable for kids because it uses rum extract, not actual alcohol.
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Fresh Strawberry Gelato

This easy homemade authentic gelato is as pretty as it is tasty. With a natural, vibrant color you aren’t going to be able to resist this fresh fruit treat.
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Lemon Curd Ice Cream

Tart, creamy and slightly sweet, this lemon curd ice cream tastes like summer in every bite. This recipe is gluten free and eggless for a wonderful dessert everyone can enjoy.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

Creamy chocolate ice cream and crunchy hazelnuts are perfect partners for a great ice cream that you can make at home. This recipe has gelato vibes that you are going to love.
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Peppermint Ice Cream

Craving something cool and refreshing? Then this peppermint ice cream is the thing to make for the best way to cool off while celebrating Christmas in July.
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Berry Nice Cream

This berry nice cream is delicious. Make a batch for a fruity way to indulge your senses.
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Ninja Creami Strawberry Sorbet

This creamy pink sorbet starts with fresh berries and your Ninja Creami. You will love this fresh fruit dessert on a sweltering hot summer day.
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Butterscotch Bourbon Gelato

This gelato style ice cream doesn’t use eggs for a healthier treat that has a delicious buttery bourbon butterscotch flavor.
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Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

Banana Split Ice Cream Cake: Ice cream sandwiches surround the outside with layers of chocolate and strawberry ice cream, with bananas, pineapple, and strawberry sundae toppings in the middle.
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