Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches

by FarmgirlGourmet
It’s almost the 4th of July and what better way to celebrate our countries independence than with a sweet, cold ice cream sandwich. Β You’ll be cooled off from the summer heat and sporting our countries Red, White & Blue at the same time. Β When else can you be so in fashion while enjoying dessert?
The red velvet cookie is super moist, yet holds up perfectly to the ice cream. Β The cream cheese ice cream….let me just say, I think I have a new favorite ice cream flavor. Β Seriously. Β The Blue chocolate swirl is white chocolate mixed with gel food coloring and gives the sandwich a little crunchy texture. Β All in all….this sandwich is the ticket. Β You need to make up a batch for your 4th of July BBQ and be the Patriotic Star of the show.

The ice cream recipe is so easy it will flip your skirt. Β Everything goes in the blender (except the heavy cream) and gets whirled to perfection. Β Stir in the heavy cream and you are ready to churn. Β No fridge time necessary.

Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Instructions


Red Velvet Cookies
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk

Instructions
1 Preheat the oven to 350. Β Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Β In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt. Β Set aside.
2 In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Β Add the egg, food coloring and vanilla and beat to incorporate. Β Alternate the flour and buttermilk into the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
3 Using a hinged ice cream scoopΒ (or 1/4 cup measure) drop cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart as the batter will spread. Β Bake 12-15 minutes, or until the centers spring back when touched lightly. Β Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Cream Cheese Ice Cream with Blue Chocolate Swirl
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla
3/4 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

3 ounces white chocolate, melted
1/2 teaspoon Royal Blue gel food coloring, such as Wilton
1 teaspoon heavy cream

Instructions
1 Blend cream cheese, milk, lemon juice, vanilla, sugar and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth. Β Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cream.
2 Using an ice cream maker, freeze according to manufacturers instructions. Β While the ice cream is churning, mix the melted white chocolate and food coloring together with the cream. Β When the ice cream is almost done, pour in the chocolate mixture. Β Transfer to an airtight container and put in the freezer to harden, about 2 hours.

Assembly
1 Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to sit for 5 minutes before assembling.
2 Using a hinged ice cream scoop, add about 1/4 cup on a cookie and place another on top and press gently to spread the ice cream out to the sides. Β Place on a cookie sheet and continue with the remaining 9 cookies. Β Put the cookie sheet into the freezer to set the sandwiches for about 1 hour. Β Remove and wrap each individually with plastic wrap. Β Put back in the freezer until you’re ready to eat them.

16 comments

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Amber July 7, 2012 - 7:07 pm

i wanted to try these ever since I saw them on I am baker.

Karen July 5, 2011 - 10:14 am

So easy it will flip your skirt! ha! Love it…
These are cute, and I know they wouldn’t last long here. Ice cream never does. Great idea!

Sanjeeta kk July 3, 2011 - 8:04 am

Sinful indulgence! Love the colorful stuffing in the sandwich.

Sabrina July 1, 2011 - 7:04 pm

You are my hero! this is absolutely wonderful!

Lauren's Latest June 30, 2011 - 10:05 pm

Swirling colored white chocolate in with the ice cream! Genius! I love the look of that!

wendyweekendgourmet June 30, 2011 - 8:53 pm

Aren’t these cute! Very creative!

Marina {Yummy Mummy} June 30, 2011 - 8:44 pm

This is the picture of perfection for a Fourth of July dessert! I want to jump into the computer and lick that ice cream sandwich πŸ™‚ Thanks for commenting on Yummy Mummy so I could find you. I love your blog! Come link up – I just posted my Yummy Friday linky. The world needs to see this recipe.
P.S. That picture with the drip is insane. LOVE it.

Marla June 30, 2011 - 7:08 pm

These are so festive & fabulus!! Such a great idea for the 4th πŸ™‚

Kimmy Bingham June 30, 2011 - 6:16 pm

You are evil. Making an ice cream sandwich out of red velvet cake… evil. But I love it.

Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. June 30, 2011 - 3:48 pm

love these! We both have ice cream sandwiches on the brain

kpaints June 30, 2011 - 3:28 pm

Whoa…I just gained weight looking at those! Yum!

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Marnely Rodriguez June 30, 2011 - 11:57 am

I cannot imagine photographing these! But they look gorgeous and very theme-appropriate! I’d say (with my expertise in Nutrition) that each of these are about 120 calories each! πŸ˜‰

Barbara | Creative Culinary June 30, 2011 - 11:10 am

So very patriotic and even more important, so very cool as we hit the dog days of summer. Whatever that means. πŸ™‚

I’m making ice cream this weekend, well, sorbet. I can’t wait…there is nothing quite like a homemade sweet treat like this!

Heather Christo June 30, 2011 - 8:55 am

My kids would LOVE this! cute idea πŸ™‚

tinkerverve June 30, 2011 - 8:50 am

OK, now that is making me crazy….that just might be a perfect summer picnic idea {as long as your close to a freezer, that is}! πŸ™‚

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