Description
Irresistible chewy brownie ice cream sandwiches bring together rich chocolate and creamy vanilla in a delightful summer treat. Cool dessert lovers will crave these homemade delights that combine classic flavors for an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup (70g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 pint (475 ml) ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or any flavor of choice)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a square pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for effortless removal.
- Chocolate Base: Whisk melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl until achieving a lustrous, homogeneous texture.
- Liquid Integration: Vigorously blend egg and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, ensuring complete ingredient fusion.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Delicately fold flour and salt into the batter, minimizing mixing to preserve a tender consistency.
- Pan Distribution: Spread batter evenly across the prepared pan, creating a thin, uniform layer that promises a delectable brownie foundation.
- Baking Process: Bake for 10-12 minutes, targeting a soft, barely set texture that guarantees a chewy final product.
- Cooling and Preparation: Allow brownie to cool completely in the pan, then extract using parchment paper and slice horizontally into two precise layers.
- Ice Cream Application: Briefly soften ice cream to a spreadable consistency, then generously apply across one brownie layer using a spatula.
- Sandwich Assembly: Carefully position the second brownie layer atop the ice cream, gently pressing to create a cohesive sandwich.
- Freezing and Serving: Wrap tightly and freeze for a minimum of two hours. When ready, unwrap and slice into individual portions with a sharp knife.
Notes
- Minimize Mixing: Stir brownie batter gently to prevent tough texture, ensuring light and chewy consistency by avoiding overmixing.
- Temperature Control: Soften ice cream just enough to spread smoothly without completely melting, maintaining structural integrity for perfect sandwich assembly.
- Freezing Technique: Wrap ice cream sandwich tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and preserve fresh flavor and texture.
- Precision Cutting: Use a sharp, clean knife when slicing sandwiches to create neat, professional-looking edges that showcase the dessert’s elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg