To fill this with spectacular no-church ice cream, try my Amarena Gelato! As things heat up outside, I’ve been looking around by kitchen for just the right treat. It has to be frozen, and of course it has to be ridiculously delicious. How about an ice cream sandwich? They are the perfect hand-held treat on a hot summer day. But I love to add a different twist, so this ice cream sandwich comes with a buttery homemade waffle. So good! And to really elevate this classic dessert, I’ve added drizzles of luscious dulce de leche.
Ice cream sandwich
For these treats, I decided to play on my favourite childhood treat-waffle cone ice cream. Remember how exciting these were where a child? There is just nothing better, especially when the waffles are sweet and buttery. And these really go to the next level when drizzled with dulce de leche. The dulce de leche does more than add a delicious, butterscotch flavour. It also creates a barrier between a waffle and ice cream that helps to prevent the waffle from going soggy!
Waffle recipe
These waffle ice cream sandwiches benefit from thicker, airy waffles that are slightly pliable. No one wants to have dense mouthfuls of waffle, but we do want them to hold together.
This recipe is simple and easy, because a complicated waffle recipe won’t really benefit these sandwiches. The one step you won’t want to skip is separating the egg yolks from the whites. By using them separately, you are able to get better, crispier edges.
Waffles also need quite a bit of butter to be really delicious, so don’t skimp on this ingredient! You’ll love these waffles when packed with ice cream, but they work just as well for breakfast with syrup and fruit!
Recipe tips and tricks
Splitting out the egg yolks and whites might seem like an unnecessary step, but actually helps create a beautiful crips outer crust. Allow the ice cream to soften before attempting to spread it on the waffles. Cutting the ice cream sandwiches into smaller pieces is best done when they are frozen. A firmer sandwich will result in a cleaner cut. Try swirling two flavours of ice cream to add a different twist. I find that fruity ice creams work the best!
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