Description
Create the perfect summer dessert by sandwiching your favorite ice cream between two perfectly crisp, warm waffles. These sandwiches are easy to make and infinitely customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (about 10 oz) complete waffle mix (or ingredients to make 8 waffles from scratch)
- 1.5 quarts high-quality vanilla ice cream (or flavor of choice)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or sprinkles (for rolling the edges)
- Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing waffles
Instructions
- Prepare the waffles according to the mix instructions or your preferred recipe. Aim for waffles that are slightly crisp rather than fluffy, as they need to hold up to the ice cream.
- Allow the cooked waffles to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes until they are no longer piping hot but still slightly warm.
- If using, lightly brush the outside of the cooled waffles with melted butter for extra crispness and flavor (optional step).
- Scoop the ice cream into 8 uniform mounds, roughly the size of half a waffle. Alternatively, use an ice cream scoop to create discs that match the size of your waffles.
- Place one mound/disc of ice cream onto the flat side of one waffle. Top immediately with a second waffle, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
- If using toppings (chocolate chips or sprinkles), immediately roll the exposed ice cream edges of the sandwich through the topping plate until coated.
- Place the finished sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the freezer for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
- Serve immediately after removing from the freezer for the best texture contrast.
Notes
- For easier assembly and cleaner edges, let your ice cream soften slightly (about 5-7 minutes on the counter) before scooping.
- Store finished, assembled sandwiches tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the freezer to prevent freezer burn.
- Try using different waffle varieties, like Liege waffles or chocolate waffles, for flavor variation.
- For a richer flavor, try mixing a tablespoon of cinnamon into your waffle batter before cooking.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Ice Cream Desserts
- Method: Assembly/Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg