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Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches

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These creamy strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwiches combine soft, crumbly shortcakes with luscious vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries for a quick, easy, and refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 quart (950ml) vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 2 oz (55g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  3. Pour in milk and vanilla extract, mixing gently until just combined; dough will be slightly sticky.
  4. Turn dough onto floured surface, pat into an 8-inch circle about ¾ inch thick. Cut rounds about 3 inches in diameter and place on parchment-lined baking sheet 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While shortcakes bake, combine sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and lemon juice; let macerate for 15 minutes.
  7. In a medium bowl, soften cream cheese and fold into softened vanilla ice cream until creamy and uniform.
  8. Once shortcakes have cooled slightly, slice in half horizontally. Spread ice cream mixture on bottom half, top with macerated strawberries, then sandwich with top half. Press gently.
  9. Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or place in airtight container. Freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  10. Before serving, let sandwiches sit at room temperature for 5 minutes for a soft-but-cool bite.

Notes

Chill mixing bowls and utensils before folding cream cheese into ice cream to keep texture silky. Cool shortcakes completely before assembling to prevent melting. Toast shortcakes lightly after baking for added crunch and to prevent sogginess. Slice strawberries thinly for neat layers. Use an ice cream scoop for even filling portions. Wrap sandwiches tightly before freezing to maintain shape and prevent freezer burn.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, ice cream sandwiches, creamy dessert, easy dessert, summer dessert, homemade ice cream sandwich

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