20 Outrageous Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
Updated: Dec. 09, 2022These recipes and tips from Tessa Arias's book Cookies & Cream and bloggers make for a more special dessert than what's in the freezer case at the store.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwich
Arias uses homemade ice cream and cookies for all her recipes, but you can also try these ideas with store-bought ingredients. Here’s her decadent take on the classic PB&J: raspberry ice cream sandwiched between two flourless peanut butter cookies, with the edges coated in salty potato chips.
The Elvis Ice Cream Sandwich
Homemade peanut butter ice cream, banana oat cookies, and a sprinkling of crispy, crumbled bacon—this is “The King” of ice cream sandwiches. Find out why you should eat dessert every day.
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich
Wedge a scoop of butterscotch between two chocolate-chip cookies, then roll the sandwich in mini chocolate chips.
Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream Sandwich
Arias calls this recipe “a giant frozen version of those famous Mounds candy bars,” with her coconut ice cream sandwiched between double chocolate cookies (that’s chocolate batter with chocolate chips). Roll in sweetened coconut flakes for extra texture. Don’t miss these things nutritionists want you to know about coconut oil.
Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream Sandwich
After intensifying the flavor of fresh strawberries by roasting them in the oven with balsamic vinegar, Arias adds the tangy fruit to ice cream and sandwiches it between her own chocolate balsamic cookies.
Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwich
As a pretty twist on the classic drink, Arias pairs vanilla bean cookies with root beer ice cream, then uses rainbow sprinkles to decorate. Don’t miss the weird history behind root beer and other sodas.
Get the book Cookies & Cream for additional ice cream sandwich ideas and full recipes, and keep reading for more ideas from bloggers.
Reprinted with permission from COOKIES & CREAM ©2013 by Tessa Arias, Running Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
Blueberry Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pie already deserves to be served a la mode with a generous portion of vanilla ice cream. Why not skip doling out individual scoops and sandwich it right in? Get the recipe from Honestly Yum.
Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches
Act quick when you make these—the hot-and-cold combo of melty ice cream on freshly fried churros is part of their charm. Dipping them in chocolate makes an extra-indulgent treat. Find the recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron.
Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwiches
Doughnut breakfast sandwiches might not be sure if they’re breakfast or dessert, but these tasty treats are fully committed to their indulgent identity. Visit The Merrythought to learn how to make them.
Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches
Talk about meta: These cookies are stuffed with even more cookies. Any Oreos fan will flip this ice cream treat that’s like a scoop of cookies and cream on steroids. Learn how to make your own from Bite Me More.
Savory Cornmeal Thyme & Peach Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sometimes, you want something not-so-sweet to refresh your palate. Enter these after-dinner treats from Radiant Rachels. The mild sweetness is enough to upgrade your ice cream game to an artisan dessert.
Snickerdoodle Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Dessert for breakfast? Yes please. With a cinnamon-sugar coating and healthy dose of toppings, these sandwiches go way beyond the sad dollop of whipped cream you usually put on your waffles. Visit Creme de la Crumb for the recipe.
No-Bake Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
We all know egg-free cookie dough is better than the baked dessert (though some raw cookie dough could make you sick), and same goes for ice cream sandwiches. We plan to make ours with cookie dough ice cream to really prove our point. Check out In Katrina’s Kitchen to learn how to make your own.
Chocolate Covered Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
These decadent treats are like a mix between a classic sandwich and a dipped ice cream bar—and they’re truly the best of both worlds. Find out how to make your own at Good Life Eats.
S’More Ice Cream Sandwiches
S’mores and ice cream—two summer classics, married here in one delectable dessert. These sandwiches are piled high with chocolate, coffee, and vanilla ice cream, not to mention roasted marshmallows. Visit What’s Gaby Cooking? for the recipe.
