Nothing says summer like ice cream, and a waffle ice cream sandwich is just that much better! Your family and friends will love cooling off with these sweet treats on a hot summer day.
Post includes Weight Watchers Points.
Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent and delicious waffle ice cream sandwich! Nothing says summer like ice cream. But there’s something about an ice cream sandwich made with waffles that is even better. Because waffles + ice cream = amazing!!!
Yeap, they really are perfect for cooling off on those hot summer days. Kids and adults alike can enjoy them poolside, at barbecues, potlucks, or as a fun afternoon treat.
And this ice cream sandwich recipe gives you all sorts of options. Whip up these sandwiches quickly and easily using store-bought waffles, or for the ultimate next-level ice cream sandwich experience, cook up some buttermilk waffles from scratch. Either way, everyone will be begging for more!
Why You’ll ♡ It
- Classic sweet treat that’s perfect for summer.
- Easy to make ahead so you don’t miss out on the fun.
- Can use store-bought waffles or homemade waffles.
How To Make This Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
- Set ice cream out for 20 minutes to allow it to thaw a bit.
- Spread ice cream onto one side of the waffle and place the other waffle on top.
- Coat the sides of each sandwich with colorful sprinkles.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, cut sandwiches lengthwise and enjoy!
How To Make A Homemade Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich
- Set ice cream out to soften and preheat your waffle iron.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add one portion of the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the waffle iron manufacturer’s directions.
- When the waffles are cool, then spread ice cream onto one side of the waffle and place the other waffle on top.
- Coat the sides of each ice cream sandwich with colorful sprinkles, then place in freezer for 3-4 hours.
- To serve, cut the sandwiches lengthwise and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- To help the waffles hold their shape, you can freeze the waffles before adding ice cream.
- Cook your homemade waffles ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer until needed.
- Use an offset spatula to spread the softened ice cream on the waffles.
Prep Ahead and Storage
Prep Ahead: This is a great dessert to prep ahead and then pull out when needed. Since they need at least 3 hours to freeze, it’s best to make them the morning of – or even a day before – you plan to serve.
Storage: If wrapped and packaged well, you can store these in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe Variations
This recipe is super adaptable. You can easily change it up to suit your taste. Here are just a few suggestions to try:
- Change the flavor: use your favorite ice cream flavor, or layer a few different flavors into each sandwich.
- Swap out the sprinkles: diced nuts, crushed candy bars, chocolate chips, or mini marshmallows.
- Make it sweeter: add a drizzle of chocolate syrup, fruit preserves, or caramel sauce inside.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich
Ingredients
For Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe:
- 2 cups (300g) vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup (34g) colored sprinkles
- 8 frozen waffles
For Homemade Buttermilk Waffles:
- 2 cups (272g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 3/4 cups (420g) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
Instructions
To Make Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe:
- Set ice cream out for 20 minutes to allow it to thaw a bit.
- Spread ice cream onto one side of the waffle and place the other waffle on top.
- Coat the sides of each sandwich with colorful sprinkles.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, cut sandwiches lengthwise and enjoy!
To Make Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich with Buttermilk Waffles:
- Set ice cream out to soften and preheat your waffle iron.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Add one portion of the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the waffle iron manufacturer’s directions.
- When the waffles are cool, then spread ice cream onto one side of the waffle and place the other waffle on top.
- Coat the sides of each ice cream sandwich with colorful sprinkles, then place in freezer for 3-4 hours.
- To serve, cut the sandwiches lengthwise and enjoy!
Notes
- To help the waffles hold their shape, you can freeze the waffles before adding ice cream.
- Cook your homemade waffles ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer until needed.
- Use an offset spatula to spread the softened ice cream on the waffles.
so yummy!! i love it! i ll definitely try it!!
These ice cream sandwiches were super easy to make! My son helped and had so much fun with it, especially with the sprinkles. We ate them UP! Great recipe.
Wow, this is such a genius idea! Time to grab my waffle maker down and start making some summer treats! I even have sprinkles that would work great for this! Thank you!
This looks really indulging. My nephews and niece are going to love it!
These are so good! I never thought of using waffles for an ice cream sandwich before!