Amazing Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches to remember your childhood. Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiched between two soft, chewy, and rich chocolate brownies. Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich is the best summer hand-held frozen treat! Seriously, just thinking about them makes my mouth water!
Ice Cream with Brownies
I've got a homemade treat that's perfect for summer: classic Ice Cream Sandwiches that are way better than anything you can buy at the store! This recipe is super simple to whip up at home, whether it's for a summer party, dinner, or just a casual lunch. Your family will absolutely adore these ice cream sandwiches, I promise! Plus, you can keep a stash of these delicious frozen treats in your freezer all summer long to share with friends and family whenever they drop by.
Homemade brownie ice cream sandwiches that will steal the show this summer. Layers of rich, fudgy brownies embracing creamy, dreamy ice cream, it’s like a nostalgic trip wrapped in pure delight with every bite.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Quick, Simple, and Easy: In just a few simple steps, you'll have delicious ice cream and brownies ready.
No Ice Cream Maker Needed: You don't need an ice cream machine to make this rich, smooth, and creamy vanilla ice cream.
Incredible Flavor: Tastes just like the vanilla ice cream sandwiches you get from the store.
Perfect Dessert: Ideal for spring and summer months.
Great for Any Occasion: Perfect for holidays, brunch, lunch, dinner, and more.
🧾Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches:
For Vanilla Ice Cream:
Sweetened Condensed Milk: I love using condensed milk for its sweetness and its ability to give the ice cream a soft, smooth, and creamy texture. It also helps stabilize and thicken the ice cream base.
Double Cream: Cold double cream is my go-to for whipping up and holding volume. It adds a creamy, smooth, and velvety texture, giving the ice cream its body and flavor.
Vanilla Extract: A must-have for that classic vanilla flavor.
For Chocolate Brownie:
Unsalted Butter: I use room-temperature butter to help blend all the ingredients together smoothly.
Light Brown Sugar and Granulated Sugar: Both sugars add the perfect amount of sweetness.
Egg: A room-temperature egg helps mix everything together well and keeps the brownie soft.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a lovely flavor boost.
Flour: All-purpose flour works great, but you can also use pastry or cake flour.
Cocoa Powder: I love cocoa powder for its rich, chocolatey flavor.
Baking Soda: Helps the brownie rise and adds some lightness.
Salt: Enhances the flavor depth of the brownies.
Whole Milk: Keeps the dough nice and moist.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Brownie Ice Cream
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
How to Make Ice Cream:
1. Put the heavy cream in a big bowl. Use an electric mixer until it becomes thick and holds its shape well.
2. Mix the condensed milk and vanilla into the double cream. Gently fold until fully combined and no streaks of condensed milk are visible.
3. Transfer into a freezer-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for two hours.
How to Make Chocolate Brownie:
1. Put small cubes of unsalted butter into a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until the butter is soft.
2. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter in the bowl. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes.
3. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then beat until combined, about 1 minute.
4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together. Add this mixture to the butter mixture. Pour in the milk and fold with a spatula until everything is combined.
5. Preheat the oven to 175°C or 350°F. Line the bottom of a baking tray with parchment paper.
6. Pour the dough into a baking tray and spread it evenly.
7. Bake the chocolate brownie for 12-15 minutes until slightly puffed, the top looks dry, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
8. Allow it to cool completely.
9. Place a wooden cutting board on top of the brownie, flip it over, and gently remove the baking pan.
10. Remove the baking paper and cut the brownie in half horizontally.
How to Assemble Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches:
1. Take the ice cream out of the freezer and remove the cling film.
2. Spread softened ice cream evenly over one brownie slab, then place the other slab on top. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
3. Take the ice cream sandwich out of the freezer and cut it into 12 individual sandwiches.
4. Serve right away or wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Good Quality Cocoa Powder: The key to the wonderful and rich chocolatey brownie.
Use Cold Ingredients: For a better ice cream shape, the ingredients need to be cold. Keep all ingredients in the fridge until you need to use them. Cold double cream helps to whip up faster.
Don't Overmix the Mixture: Mix all ingredients until just combined and smooth. If you overmix the condensed milk and whipping cream, it will become runny and lose its fluffiness.
Make Sure your Baking Powder is Fresh: The baking powder helps to raise the biscuits.
Use a Sharp Knife: To cut the brownie cookies.
Freeze the Ice Cream Sandwich: For easier cut it into individual sandwiches.
Thawing: Allow the ice cream to set at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, for an easier scooping.
Serving: If your Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich is too hard when you want to eat it, leave it a room temperature for some time until it softens a little bit.
Storing and Freezing: Wrap Brownie Ice Cream individually in plastic and keep them in the freezer for 2-3 weeks.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
No, you don't. You can make Vanilla Ice Cream by hand. Once the ice cream base is done, transfer it to a container and put it in the freezer.
Store your homemade Vanilla Ice Cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2-3 weeks to avoid crystallization.
Yes, you can make the Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches in advance. Here are some tips:
Chocolate Brownie Cookies: You can bake it ahead of time wrap it and put it in the fridge for later use.
Vanilla Ice Cream: You can also make the ice cream ahead, transfer it to an airtight container, and freeze it.
🍨More Ice Cream Recipes!
If you're loving this Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches, you'll also adore these tasty ice creams: Blueberry Ice Cream, Ice Cream Without Sugar, Chocolate Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake, and Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
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📖 Recipe
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
For Vanilla Ice Cream:
- 200 g Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 600 ml Double Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Chocolate Brownie:
- 110 g Unsalted Butter
- 100 g Light Brown Sugar
- 50 g Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 170 g Flour
- 50 g Cocoa Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 80 ml Whole Milk
Instructions
How to Make Ice Cream:
- Put the double cream into a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer until thick and quite stiff.
- Add the condensed milk and vanilla to the double cream. Then gently fold until no streaks of condensed milk remain.
- Scrape into a freezer container, cover with cling film, and freeze for two hours.
How to Make Chocolate Brownie:
- Place small cubes of unsalted butter into a large bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until the butter is softened.
- Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl of butter. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined about 1 minute.
- Place flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a strainer. Sieve and pour over the butter mixture. Then add milk and fold with a spatula until all ingredients are combined.
- Heat the oven to 175°C or 350°F. Line the bottom of a baking tray with baking paper.
- Pour and spread evenly the dough into a baking tray.
- Bake the chocolate brownie for 12-15 minutes. It should have puffed up a little, the top should look dry and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely.
- Place a wooden cutting board on top of the brownie, flip it over, and carefully lift off the baking pan.
- Peel off the baking paper and then cut the brownie in half crosswise.
- Remove the ice cream from the freezer and take out the cling film.
- Spread the softened ice cream in an even layer over the brownie slab and then place the remaining brownie slab on top of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until frozen.
- Remove the ice cream sandwich from the freezer. Cut into 12 individual ice cream sandwiches.
- Serve immediately or wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
This will be my favorite this summer!