Description
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, combining rich peanut butter cookies, sweet jam, and creamy ice cream for a refreshing and indulgent treat perfect for warm days or any dessert craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 12 peanut butter cookies
Fillings
- 6 tablespoons jam or fruit puree (e.g., strawberry or raspberry)
- 2 cups strawberry or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Base: Spread one tablespoon of jam or fruit puree evenly on the bottom side of 6 peanut butter cookies. This layer adds the classic jelly flavor to your ice cream sandwiches. After spreading, place these cookies in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up the jam.
- Add the Ice Cream: Remove the jam-covered cookies from the freezer. Using an ice cream scoop, place a generous scoop of strawberry or vanilla ice cream directly on top of each jam-coated cookie. Smooth it slightly for even coverage.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Top each ice cream-topped cookie with one of the remaining plain peanut butter cookies, pressing gently to create a sandwich without squeezing out the ice cream.
- Freeze the Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches back in the freezer for another 20 minutes to let the ice cream firm up and hold the sandwich together for easy handling and serving.
Notes
- Use freshly baked or store-bought peanut butter cookies depending on your preference for texture and flavor.
- Feel free to substitute jam flavors with your favorite fruit purees like blueberry or blackberry.
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan ice cream alternatives.
- Keep assembled sandwiches well wrapped or in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn if storing for longer periods.
- Allow the sandwiches to sit out for a few minutes before serving for easier bites if they become too hard.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter and Jelly, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Peanut Butter Cookies, Summer Dessert, No Bake, Frozen Treat, Easy Dessert
