These ice cream sandwiches are so easy to make and way better than store bought as you will know exactly what is in them. The filling is a simple three-ingredient ice cream made with mascarpone, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla, which gets sandwiched between your choice of cookies. The results are the most perfect frozen treats to enjoy for a backyard barbecue in the summer.
To make the ice cream sandwiches, cookies are soaked in milk and arranged in a layer in an aluminum tray. Then, they get topped with the ice cream mixture and additional cookies before being placed in the freezer until set. Once set, you cut it into individual sandwiches which are then coated in dark chocolate followed by chopped hazelnuts.
What are Ice Cream Sandwiches?
These ice cream sandwiches are an Italian take on traditional ice cream sandwiches that are filled with vanilla ice cream. Instead, the filling for this version involves creamy mascarpone cheese and sweetened condensed milk, which freezes beautifully. The finished sandwiches are then coated in some dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts for added decadence.
Pro Tips
- Allow the mascarpone to soften at room temperature so it mixes with the condensed milk more easily.
- Use square or rectangular shaped cookies so that they are easy to cut into sandwiches.
- Cover the tray with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
- If you don’t enjoy dark chocolate, you could use milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Types of Cookies are Best for Ice Cream Sandwiches?
Thinner rectangular cookies are ideal for this recipe as it will be easy to cut around them to form your sandwiches. Both chocolate or vanilla options are delicious but you could use graham crackers as well.
Can I Use a Different Type of Chocolate?
Yes, you can! While dark chocolate is rich tasting and healthier than other types of chocolate, you could replace it with semi-sweet or milk chocolate if preferred.
Can I Replace the Mascarpone With Cream Cheese?
While you technically could, the filling will likely become too dense and not be very creamy. Mascarpone has a much creamier texture than brick-style cream cheese.
How to Store Ice Cream Sandwiches
The ice cream sandwiches can be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a sealed container or freezer bag in the freezer until you are ready to serve them. They should keep well for up to 3 to 4 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Ice Cream Sandwiches
Dip cookies in milk and arrange them in the bottom of an aluminum pan.
Dip cookies in milk and arrange them in the bottom of an aluminum pan.
In a bowl, blend the mascarpone with the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until combined. Spread it on top of the cookie layer.
In a bowl, blend the mascarpone with the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until combined. Spread it on top of the cookie layer.
Soak the remaining cookies in milk and arrange them on top. Cover it with plastic wrap and freeze it for 4 hours.
Soak the remaining cookies in milk and arrange them on top. Cover it with plastic wrap and freeze it for 4 hours.
Cut each sandwich into portions with two cookies.
Cut each sandwich into portions with two cookies.
Dip half of the cookies in melted dark chocolate and coat them in hazelnuts. Set them aside to freeze until set.
Dip half of the cookies in melted dark chocolate and coat them in hazelnuts. Set them aside to freeze until set.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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