Happy National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! We did some really important research, white lab coats and clipboards included, to help you heighten your ice cream sandwich skills.
Our results were frosty, delectable and sinfully delicious. Enough science talk. On to the recipes.
For the Fried Pastry-Lover: Caramel Cream Cheese Stuffed Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 refrigerated pie crusts, defrosted
4 tablespoons caramel sundae syrup
2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 carton Vanilla Bean ice cream
Yields 12.
Find the full recipe at: Ya Gotta Have a Hobby
For the Martha: Brownie Mint-Chip Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 pints ice cream, softened
Yields 12.
Find the full recipe at: Martha Stewart.com
For the Minimalist: Vegan Chocolate Coffee Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 2 Tbsp water)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp white vinegar
1/3 cup raw sugar (I used turbinado)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp melted coconut oil
1/2 cup oat flour (finely ground rolled oats)
scant 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch sea salt
1/4 cup dark/semisweet chocolate chips or chopped bar (non-dairy for vegan)
Yields 8.
Find the full recipe at: Minimalist Baker
For the Hesitant Sweet Tooth: Lemon Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
2 cups heavy cream, divided
Pinch of salt
6 large egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
6 oz. fresh raspberries
30 (2-2½ inch square) graham crackers (or your choice of cookie – sables would also be great!)
Yields 15.
Find full recipe at: Annie’s Eats
For the Innovator: Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Ingredients:
15 ice cream sandwiches
1 (12 ounce) container frozen Cool Whip, thawed
1 (10 ounce) bag M&M’s (or chocolate candy of your choice)
fudge topping
Yields one delicious monster of a cake.
Find full recipe at: The Girl Who Ate Everything