Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Homemade ice cream sandwiches are a vegan and dairy-free frozen summer dessert! The sweet and creamy coconut milk ice cream is sandwiched between two fudgy chocolate brownies. You can dip them in sprinkles, chocolate chips, or nuts to decorate. It’s a creative ice cream dessert for kids and adults alike!
Summer is officially here!! And that means you’ll need a way to cool off during the hot weather. What better solution than a refreshing ice cream treat? Look no further than these homemade ice cream sandwiches. They’re a delicious frozen dessert that will always come to your rescue!
These vegan ice cream sandwiches contain two layers of fudgy brownies, which sandwich a creamy vanilla ice cream. You can follow my recipe to make homemade dairy-free ice cream, or use a store bought ice cream to save time. Feel free to use any ice cream flavor you’d like.
Additionally, you can dip the sandwiches in any topping to decorate them. They are easily customizable. with endless options and variations to choose from!
These brownie ice cream sandwiches are:
- Sweet, creamy, and packed with chocolate flavor
- Vegan, eggless, and dairy-free
- Easily made gluten-free
- A fun ice cream dessert idea
- Customizable with any ice cream flavor!
Ingredients in brownie ice cream sandwiches
- Flour: Use plain flour, which is also known as all-purpose flour. If you need to make gluten-free ice cream sandwiches, substitute it for gluten-free baking flour. I highly recommend the Bob’s Red Mill brand; the xanthan gum helps the brownie dough hold together.
- Coconut milk: Make sure you use full-fat canned coconut milk for this recipe. Do not use light coconut milk, as it is not thick and creamy. You can find full-fat coconut milk in the Asian cuisine aisle of the grocery store.
- Cocoa powder: I strongly suggest using natural cocoa powder rather than dutch-processed cocoa. Double check the label on your bottle. If it says “processed with alkali,” it is dutch-processed and will produce a difference texture.
- Dairy-free butter: If you want to make them dairy-free, choose vegan butter. I recommend Earth Balance buttery sticks for the best results. If you are not vegan or dairy-free, you can use regular butter.
- Sugar: The brownies are sweetened with a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar, which makes them sweet and moist. The coconut ice cream is sweetened with only granulated sugar.
- Non-dairy milk: You can use any type of non-dairy milk, but I always use almond milk.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla adds a sweeter flavor to both the brownies and the ice cream.
- Baking powder: This leavening agent helps the brownies rise while baking in the oven.
- Salt: Salt enhances the chocolate flavors.
How to make a homemade ice cream sandwich
For the full ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Prepare ice cream maker and baking pan
Ice cream maker: The day before making the ice cream sandwiches, place an ice cream maker churning bowl inside the freezer. It should chill for 24 hours.
Baking pan: When you’re ready to make the ice cream sandwiches, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Prepare the chocolate brownies
Prepare brownies: In a large bowl, add melted dairy-free butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Whisk together until evenly combined. Then, add non-dairy milk and vanilla extract. Whisk together once more. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Bake brownies: Spread the brownie batter across the baking pan in a smooth, even layer. Bake for 18 minutes or until the edges begin to firm. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Step 3: Make vegan vanilla soft serve ice cream
Prepare ice cream: In a blender, add full-fat coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Remove the churning bowl from the freezer. Pour the blended ingredients into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the ice cream maker‘s instructions. It should produce a soft-serve consistency.
Step 4: Assemble ice cream sandwiches
Assemble ice cream sandwiches: Once the brownies have cooled, carefully flip them onto a cutting board. Slice brownies down the center, creating two halves. Spread the ice cream on top of one brownie half Then, cover it with the other brownie half to create an ice cream sandwich. Immediately cover with the cling wrap and freeze for one hour.
Slice and decorate: Remove ice cream sandwiches from the freezer and slice into bars. If desired, dip the sides in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed nuts. Enjoy!
Recipe variations for vegan ice cream sandwiches
If you’d like to change the flavor of your ice cream sandwiches, you can swap the vanilla ice cream for another kind! I have several coconut milk ice cream recipes on my blog. Choose one of the vegan ice cream flavors below:
- Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream
- Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Vegan Cake Batter Ice Cream
- Vegan Cookie Monster Ice Cream
- Vegan Matcha Ice Cream
- Vegan Salted Caramel Ice Cream
- Vegan Gingerbread Ice Cream
- Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Yes, of course! If you’d like to save time, you can use store bought ice cream instead. Just let it thaw for 15 minutes so it softens before spreading it onto the brownies.
You can dip them in any topping of your choosing. Some of my favorite topping ideas include rainbow sprinkles, crushed Oreo cookies, mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, and shredded coconut.
Yes. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, I recommend using store bought ice cream instead.
How to store brownie ice cream sandwiches
Store these homemade ice cream sandwiches inside a tightly sealed container. Keep them in the freezer and enjoy within 1 month.
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Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours
- Yield: 10 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake, Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Homemade ice cream sandwiches are a vegan and dairy-free frozen dessert idea! The rich and creamy vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two fudgy brownies. You can dip them in sprinkles, chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or nuts to decorate. The recipe is made with pantry stapes like brown sugar, cocoa powder, and coconut milk. This ice cream dessert recipe is a refreshing summer treat for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownies
- 1/2 cup dairy-free butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking flour)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (not dutch-processed)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Vanilla Ice Cream
- 2 cans canned full-fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare ice cream maker: The day before making the ice cream sandwiches, place an ice cream maker churning bowl inside the freezer. It should chill for 24 hours.
- Prepare baking pan: When you’re ready to make the ice cream sandwiches, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with non-stick spray.
- Prepare brownies: In a large bowl, add melted dairy-free butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Whisk together until evenly combined. Then, add non-dairy milk and vanilla extract. Whisk together once more. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Bake brownies: Spread the brownie batter across the baking pan in a smooth, even layer. Bake for 18 minutes or until the edges begin to firm. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Prepare ice cream: In a blender, add full-fat coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Remove the churning bowl from the freezer. Pour the blended ingredients into the ice cream maker. Churn according to the ice cream maker‘s instructions. It should produce a soft-serve consistency.
- Assemble ice cream sandwiches: Once the brownies have cooled, carefully flip them onto a cutting board. Slice brownies down the center, creating two halves. Spread the ice cream on top of one brownie half Then, cover it with the other brownie half to create an ice cream sandwich. Immediately cover with the cling wrap and freeze for one hour.
- Slice and decorate: Remove ice cream sandwiches from the freezer and slice into bars. If desired, dip the sides in sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed nuts. Enjoy!
Notes
- How to store: Store these homemade ice cream sandwiches inside a tightly sealed container. Keep them in the freezer and enjoy within 1 month.
- How to make it without an ice cream maker: Use store bought ice cream instead. Let it thaw for 15 minutes to soften before spreading it onto the brownies.
- Nutrition information: The nutrition information is an estimate using half of the homemade ice cream recipe (since you will not need to use all of it). You can slice the sandwiches as small or large as you’d like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
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