Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful summer treat that combines the light, crumbly texture of homemade shortcake with creamy strawberry ice cream. These easy-to-make sandwiches evoke nostalgic memories of sunny picnics and family gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, they can be customized with your favorite ice cream flavors and toppings, making them a refreshing dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups strawberry ice cream (or your choice of flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1-inch thickness and cut into squares or rounds.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing shortcakes in half horizontally.
- Fill each with a scoop of ice cream and top with sliced strawberries before closing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel inside the sandwiches. Ensure cookies cool completely before adding ice cream to maintain crispness. Experiment with different ice creams like vanilla bean or mint chocolate chip for unique variations.