Description
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of strawberries with creamy ice cream, perfect for summer parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened slightly for easier spreading
- 12 shortcake cookies, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup whipped cream, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar (optional) and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Take one shortcake cookie and place a scoop of softened vanilla ice cream on the flat side, then top with sliced strawberries.
- Place another shortcake cookie on top and press down gently to secure.
- Freeze the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 1-2 hours.
- Dust the tops with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free shortcake cookies.
- Replace vanilla ice cream with dairy-free ice cream for a vegan version.
- Use coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free topping.
- Experiment with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Summer Dessert