In the tapestry of treasured childhood memories, the iconic ice cream sandwich reigns supreme. Its dual allure of creamy, frozen bliss sandwiched between crisp, chocolate-dipped wafers tantalizes taste buds and sparks nostalgic glee. Whether relished as a midsummer respite, a post-dinner treat, or a sweet afternoon indulgence, this timeless delicacy holds a special place in hearts and freezers alike. If you seek to craft the perfect ice cream sandwich, an epicurean odyssey awaits, guiding you through a realm of flavors, textures, and techniques.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SANDWICH
This very simple ice cream sandwich is exactly like the ones you remember from childhood. It tastes just like the ones purchased from the ice cream truck with a soft, sticky, chewy cookie around soft, plain vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Special Collection Recipes New
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®). Spray liner with cooking spray and rub it in to be sure it's completely covered.
- Whisk 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Sift mixture if it seems at all clumpy or chunky.
- Mix butter, both sugars, and vanilla in another bowl with a spatula until you have a smooth paste. Add flour mixture along with milk and stir until batter is smooth and stiff. Clean off the spatula with a cookie scoop and drop 12 scoops batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the tops of the cookies no longer look wet and shiny, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and tap and shake the pan on the counter 5 times to settle and compress the cookies. Let cookies cool to room temperature on the pan, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer baking sheet into the freezer until cookies are firm, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the freezer and remove cookies from the pan by lifting the silicone liner carefully under each one. Poke 10 or 12 holes in the surface of each cookie with the sharp edge of a chopstick. Return to the freezer until ready to assemble.
- When ready to assemble, remove from the freezer. Turn one cookie upside down, place 1 scoop ice cream on top, and sandwich with a second cookie. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 3 hours before serving. Repeat to make remaining ice cream sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 158 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
CLASSIC ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
A thin, simple-to-prepare cake is the foundation for these nostalgic treats. To soften the ice cream, leave it at room temperature for a few minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 15-by-10-inch jelly-roll pan; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two shorter sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together butter and sugar until combined; whisk in egg, vanilla, and salt until combined. Add flour and cocoa, and mix just until smooth. Spread in prepared baking pan. Bake until cake is dry to the touch and edges begin to pull away from the sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
- Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface. With a serrated knife, halve crosswise. Place one half of cake, flat side down, on a large piece of plastic wrap. Spread with ice cream, then top with remaining half of cake, flat side up. Return ice-cream sandwich to baking pan, and wrap tightly in plastic. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
- Unwrap sandwich; using a serrated knife, cut into 8 rectangles, wiping off blade between each cut. Serve ice-cream sandwiches immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g
ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, beat the butter, shortening, and sugar together with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth. With a spoon, stir in the flour mixture, stirring just until you have a smooth dough.
- 3. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie dough scoop, drop 6 mounds of dough on each baking sheet, leaving a couple inches between each cookie. Bake until the cookies are firm around the edges and soft in the middle, about 15 minutes. (For even baking, rotate the pans from top to bottom and back to front halfway through baking.) Using a spatula, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
- 4. Meanwhile, turn the ice cream pints on their sides and use a serrated knife to slice through the containers, cutting each into 3 even rounds. Place the ice cream disks on a baking sheet and freeze until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
- 5. To assemble, peel the cardboard from the ice cream disks and sandwich each disk between 2 cookies. Serve the sandwiches immediately, or wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze up to 1 week.
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Meet the Cook: My mom sent me this recipe. We love it, and so does company I serve it to. I inherited my love of cooking from my mother. She's a former home economics teacher. When we were growing up, each of us five kids had a night a week when we planned and prepared supper for the rest of the family. Our home is "way out in the sticks", 15 miles from town and 5 miles from the nearest neighbor. My husband and I have a son, 20, and a daughter, 17. -Kea Fisher, Bridger, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, shortening, butter, egg, water and vanilla until well blended. Divide into four equal parts. , Between waxed paper, roll one part into a 10x6-in. rectangle. Remove top piece of waxed paper and invert dough onto a ungreased baking sheet. Remove second piece of waxed paper. Score the dough into eight pieces, each 3x2-1/2 in. Repeat with remaining dough. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until puffed. Immediately cut along the scored lines and prick holes in each piece with a fork. Cool on wire racks., Cut ice cream into 16 slices, each 3x2-1/2x1 in. Place ice cream slice between two chocolate cookies; wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Freeze on a baking sheet overnight. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CLASSIC ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet; line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two shorter sides.
- Whisk together butter and sugar; whisk in egg, vanilla, and salt until combined. Add flour and cocoa, and mix just until smooth. Spread in prepared pan, smoothing top. Bake until cake is dry to the touch and edges begin to pull away from the sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
- Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface. With a serrated knife, halve crosswise. Place one half of cake, flat side down, on a large piece of plastic wrap. Spread with ice cream, smoothing with an offset spatula, then top with remaining half of cake, cut side down. Return assembled dessert to baking pan, and wrap tightly in plastic. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
- Unwrap; using a serrated knife, cut into 8 rectangles, wiping blade with a damp kitchen towel between each slice. Serve immediately (or freeze, wrapped individually in plastic, up to 1 week).
Tips:
- Use high-quality ice cream. The better the ice cream, the better the ice cream sandwich will be. Look for ice cream that is rich, creamy, and flavorful.
- Use fresh cookies. Freshly baked cookies will make the best ice cream sandwiches. If you don't have time to bake your own cookies, you can use store-bought cookies. Just make sure they are soft and chewy.
- Don't overfill the ice cream sandwiches. If you put too much ice cream between the cookies, the sandwiches will be difficult to eat and will fall apart easily.
- Freeze the ice cream sandwiches before serving. This will help them hold their shape and make them easier to eat.
- Get creative with your toppings. You can top your ice cream sandwiches with a variety of toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Ice cream sandwiches are a classic summer treat that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious ice cream sandwiches that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Get started making your own ice cream sandwiches today!
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