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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free

    Published: Jul 14, 2012 · Modified: Aug 6, 2017 by alexandra · This post may contain affiliate links

    Confession # 75: Sometimes Simple Doesn't Cut It... S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches {GF}

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    The title of this post started out not so simple, until I decided that "S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches" would have to do the trick. Likewise, the idea of using homemade marshmallows and graham crackers to make ice cream, and then layering that ice cream between chocolate-covered graham crackers, is not as simple as, say, making your typical s'mores. Sometimes, though, simple just doesn't do what you need it to do.

    S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

    I could have made s'mores, but that wouldn't have been quite the unique, frozen summer treat that you get with this ice cream and these ice cream sandwiches. I could have just stuck to the ice cream by itself, which is delightful in all of its toasted marshmallow and graham cracker flavor, but it wouldn't quite be s'mores-like without some chocolate added to the mix. In truth, I had to toy with this ice cream to reach the ideal of s'mores perfection I originally had in mind. The right amount of toasted marshmallows and a heap of graham crackers blended into the ice cream as well as some folded in after churning made the ice cream go from good to great. The addition of bittersweet chocolate-covered graham crackers offsets the sweet ice cream while adding that final chocolate note. With these tweaks, the flavors in my mind came to life.

    S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

    The blend of toasted marshmallows and graham crackers in this ice cream combine two flavors in an unexpected way, and just in time for National Ice Cream Month and the heat waves many of us are experiencing. This is truly an ice cream for all ages, a dessert that kids as well as adults will enjoy with each spoonful of creamy sweetness. If you're really feeling like a S'mores treat, and really wanting to indulge in a summertime dessert, go the whole nine yards and coat some graham crackers in chocolate to make S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches. You won't regret it.

    After some careful consideration as I dug into one of these Ice Cream Sandwiches last night - in the name of final taste testing ;) - I really think this is the perfect way to end my blog anniversary S'mores Week.

    Toasted Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Ice Cream

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    Toasted Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Ice Cream

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    Toasted Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Ice Cream combines two commonly paired ingredients in an unexpected way for a cool summer treat.

    • Yield: about 1-½ quarts of ice cream* 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 4 cups large marshmallows (pack in to measure)
    • 2 cups milk
    • 5 egg yolks
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • pinch of salt
    • 2 cups chopped graham crackers, divided*
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Place the marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place under a broiler to toast. Once they're toasted and brown on top, flip them over and place under broiler again to brown other side. Depending on the marshmallows you use and how hot they get, you may be able to easily flip them with tongs or they may get melty, in which case you can just use a spatula to turn the browned side under as best as possible. The more toasted you can make the marshmallows, the better they'll show up in the final flavor of the ice cream, but don't let them start to smoke; watch closely while they broil. You can also use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows. Once toasted, put the marshmallows in a blender.
    2. Warm the milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, and then scrape the mixture back into the saucepan. Return to the stove and cook at medium-low heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the saucepan, until the mixture has thickened into a custard that coats the back of a spatula.
    3. Remove the custard base from the heat and pour through a strainer into a heat-proof bowl. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, whisking frequently.
    4. Add the cooled custard to the blender with the marshmallows, along with one cup of the chopped graham crackers. Blend the ingredients together until smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla and blend for an additional 30 seconds to a minute. Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and place in the fridge to cool thoroughly, about 6 hours or overnight.
    5. Remove the cool ice cream mixture from the fridge and whisk until smooth and pourable; it may be spongy on top or it may have set like a bowl of jello. Freeze in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. I churned mine for longer than I normally would because of the marshmallow consistency of the mixture. Use a spatula to fold the remaining cup of chopped graham crackers into the ice cream once it has finished churning. Place in an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze thoroughly before serving, preferably overnight.

    Notes

    *Use homemade or store-bought gluten-free graham crackers to make this recipe gluten-free

    This recipe makes more than enough Ice Cream for the four Ice Cream Sandwiches in the recipe below.

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    S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

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    S'mores and summer go-hand-in hand in with these fun S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches.

    • Yield: 4 ice cream sandwiches 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 8 graham cracker squares*
    • 1 cup bittersweet chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
    • Toasted Marshmallow and Graham Cracker Ice Cream

    Instructions

    1. Place the graham crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
    2. Melt the chocolate over a double broiler on medium heat, stirring often as soon as the chocolate starts to melt. Once melted smooth, reduce the heat to low.
    3. Dip each graham cracker into the melted chocolate to cover both top and bottom, or, holding a graham cracker with your fingertips, spoon a bit of chocolate onto each side and spread smooth with an icing spatula. Either way, make sure to coat each graham cracker entirely with chocolate. Return to the lined baking sheet and use an icing spatula to add chocolate to any missed areas, if necessary. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to allow the chocolate to harden, for about an hour at least.
    4. Once the chocolate on the graham crackers has hardened, remove from the freezer two at a time to make the ice cream sandwiches. Use a knife to shave of any uneven chocolate edges on each graham cracker. Place a scoop of ice cream on the bottom side of one graham cracker and use a wide, flat spatula to press the ice cream down into a flat layer. Add more ice cream as needed to fill in any gaps, so that the ice cream covers the entire base of the graham cracker. Place another chocolate-covered graham cracker on top, pressing down firmly. Use a spoon to add more ice cream as needed to the sides of the sandwich, and then use the back of the spoon or a knife to clean up the sides for a smooth finish. Wrap sandwich tightly in saran wrap and return to freezer. Repeat with remaining graham crackers. Allow ice cream sandwiches to freeze until firm before enjoying.

    Notes

    *Use homemade or store-bought gluten-free graham crackers to make this recipe gluten-free

    Although this recipe is portioned to make four Ice Cream Sandwiches, I think you could easily make at least eight with the Ice Cream yield of the above recipe.

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    Ice Cream Recipe Adapted From: Brown Eyed Baker, originally from Roasting Rambler

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    1. eatsweetbycarlasue says

      September 02, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      Wow, these look so yummy! And definitely look to be worth the hard work :)

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      • brighteyedbaker says

        September 02, 2012 at 6:45 pm

        Oh yes they definitely are! Worth the indulgence too!

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    2. Ella-Home Cooking Adventure says

      July 19, 2012 at 7:15 am

      I love the way these sandwiches look. I would love serve one right now. I think it takes some time to assemble these, but worth the result.

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      • brighteyedbaker says

        July 19, 2012 at 12:48 pm

        Thank you! It takes time to make the ice cream and then coat the graham crackers, etc., but a lot of it is just waiting time as things chill. It's definitely worth it when you get to eat the sandwiches at the end!

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    3. Karly says

      July 16, 2012 at 6:49 am

      Oh, my goodness, these are just beautiful. I love your photos and what a fun recipe!

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      • brighteyedbaker says

        July 16, 2012 at 11:58 am

        Thank you so much! I feel indulgent and messy eating these Ice Cream Sandwiches, but I also feel happy... they're sooo yummy.

        Reply
    4. Riley says

      July 15, 2012 at 9:53 am

      This is SUCH a great idea! Wow, they look scrumptious!

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      • brighteyedbaker says

        July 15, 2012 at 11:06 am

        Thanks! I really debated how to make the whole S'mores package work here, chocolate included, and they turned out so delicious!

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    5. KLFood Blog says

      July 14, 2012 at 10:30 pm

      Happy anniversary and these look gorgeous!

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      • brighteyedbaker says

        July 15, 2012 at 11:05 am

        Thank you so much! They taste even better than they look, I'd say. :)

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    6. Donna says

      July 14, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      I love the idea of toasted marshmallows in ice cream. I think I'm going to have to try that!

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      • brighteyedbaker says

        July 14, 2012 at 6:35 pm

        Yup! You see marshmallows added to ice cream, but not usually toasted and blended in their like that. Depending on how much you toast them, I think the flavor can be a bit more subtle or more noticeable, but either way it does add a nice sweet depth.

        Reply

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