So you know I made dairy-free chocolate ice cream.
And you also know I made simple vegan brownies.
Well then, may the two worlds collide into one delicious sandwich.
An ice cream sandwich, that is.
These little guys were a no brainer. I love ice cream sandwiches and always have. Ask anyone who saw me as a child with a constant ring of ice cream around my mouth.
Anytime I have ice cream in the house and anything half resembling a cookie, I mash them together. Don’t ask.
Because my brownies were tall, I sliced them in half and sandwiched the ice cream in between. With thinner brownies you can simply stack two. But if you did that with these you would need four more mouths to get your lips around them. Dessert shouldn’t be that strenuous in my opinion.
These sandwiches are so simple to throw together and you can really use any ice cream or brownie you have on hand. I was tempted to add a layer of caramel in between but decided to be a purist for once and let them be. But next time, nuts, caramel, and sprinkles – I’m calling your name.
If you’re wondering why this brownie is so close to your face, blame it on THIS LENS – the love of my food photography life right now. Talk about details. You’d be wise to snatch one up. More deets on what’s in our camera bag here.
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 cups dairy-free ice cream (or sub similar vegan version)
- 4 whole simple vegan brownies (or sub similar black bean version)
Instructions
- Remove ice cream from the freezer to let soften.
- In the meantime, gently cut brownies in half with a serrated knife.
- Line a 1/2 cup measuring cup with plastic wrap and pack with softened ice cream. Fold the plastic wrap over the bottom tightly and remove from measuring cup. Loosely form with hands into a disc. Place in freezer. Repeat until you have four. Freeze for 15 minutes or until slightly hardened.
- Unwrap ice cream and place on top of brownies. Top with the other half and gently squeeze the two together to make a snug sandwich. Eat immediately or re-wrap with plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to a week or so. Best when eaten fresh.
Notes
Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)
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Daniela says
I’m currently jumping from vegetarian to vegan (it’s a tough process in this country) and I absolutely love your blog!! Every recipe is to die for!
Ah, thanks Daniela! Best of luck!
sophie says
If the brownies seem a bit fragile should freeze them before I sandwich them with ice cream? I’m afraid it will crumble. I made the gluten free black bean brownies and can’t wait to put them together tomorrow morning!
Lynna says
I need these in my life. Oh, I`m already imaging how they would taste…
:P
narf7 says
The only link that works in this recipe is your link for brownies :(
Fixed! Sorry for the inconvenience.
narf7 says
Cheers for that Dana, I really want to make these for our anniversary dinner next week :)
Ice Cream Magic says
Good read. This ice cream sandwich seems so irresistible. Thanks for posting.
Kathryne says
These look like a very good idea. A verrry good idea indeed.
dixya| food, pleasure, and health says
I want them now
Megan says
These look like dreamy frozen nuggets! I need one fo realz.
Ash-foodfashionparty says
I have brownies and icecream, going to make these..Yours looks so moist and goeey..perfect!!
Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says
Double the chocolate = double the fun! I love ice cream too and can hardly go a day in summer without it. These look awesome!
Giulia says
I love how soft chewy brownies play off ice cream. I made cherry ice cream brownie sandwiches in June and posted them.
Sarah Crowder (punctuated. with food) says
Dang, now this is the only thing I want.
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I must try your dairy-free chocolate ice cream recipe. These sandwiches look to die for!
appifanie says
Those look amazing.
Lily @ Life, Love, and Cupcakes says
I usually smoosh my ice cream between cookies, but brownies sounds pretty awesome!! I think I have a whoopie pie pans somewhere that would bake them in to the perfect shape too!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
This is amazing!!! I want to try this for sure.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I just thought about dipping these sandwiches in sprinkles and then my eyes got real wide and now THAT IS ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT. Brownies + ice cream + sandwiches + sprinkles = GET IN MAH BELLY.
Emma says
Your pictures are always fabulous! Brownie ice cream sandwiches sound ridiculously good. I’m strangely not a choc ice cream girl but with vanilla I’m sure I’d love them :D
Tieghan says
Yes! I love when to great dessert collide! It always make for one KILLER dessert! Love these cute little sandwiches!
Kathryn says
Oh man, what I wouldn’t give for one of these sandwiches right now!
Laura @ The Green Forks! says
Your GENUIS drives me insane! I love it.
Ellen says
Oh my..I can’t even…I need these in my face right. now. YUM!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Gah! These definitely need to find a way into my life. Yum!
Sophie says
Holy sweet mother of moses. These look insane.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Great minds think alike! I posted brownie ice cream sandwiches yesterday! Yours are gorgeous and so rich & chocolaty looking. MMMmmmm!