Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Enjoy a delightful summer treat with these easy Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches. They perfectly combine sweet strawberries, fluffy shortcake, and creamy ice cream for a handheld dessert everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to macerate.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- Cut the cooled shortcake into squares.
- Scoop softened vanilla ice cream onto one shortcake square and top with another shortcake square to create a sandwich.
- Gently press the sides of the ice cream sandwich into the macerated strawberries.
- Repeat with remaining shortcake and ice cream.
- You can freeze the sandwiches for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can add a sprinkle of fresh mint to the strawberries.
- Ensure your ice cream is softened but not melted for easier assembly.
- These sandwiches are best enjoyed immediately after assembly or after a brief freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 30-40g
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg