Cookies & Cream

Hundreds of Ways to Make the Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich

TESSA ARIAS

RUNNING PRESS

PHILADELPHIA · LONDON

© 2013 by Tessa Arias

Photography © 2013 by Allan Penn

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To my family, for always encouraging me to do what I love and for never getting tired of dessert.

Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

Making Ice Cream

MAKING ICE CREAM CUSTARD

For French-Style Ice Cream

For Philadelphia-Style Ice Cream

TROUBLESHOOTING

Making Cookies

MAKING DOUGH

SHAPING DOUGH

Drop Cookies

Cutout Cookies

Slice-and-Bake Cookies

BAKING COOKIES

COOLING COOKIES

TROUBLESHOOTING

Making Ice Cream Sandwiches

PREPARING COMPONENTS

ASSEMBLING SANDWICHES

For Drop Cookies and Slice-and-Bake Cookies

For Cutout Cookies

MIX-AND-MATCH

Ice Cream Directory

Cookies Directory

STORING ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

EATING ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Decorating

COOKIE CUTTERS

GARNISHES

MORE IDEAS

Classics

Classic Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich

Rocky Road Ice Cream Sandwich

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Ice Cream Sandwich

Double Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Sandwich

Oatmeal Raisin Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate

Grasshopper Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate Malt Ice Cream Sandwich

Black Forest Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate Orange Ice Cream Sandwich

Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Sandwich

Real Dessert

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwich

Boston Cream Pie Ice Cream Sandwich

Carrot Cake Ice Cream Sandwich

S’mores Ice Cream Sandwich

Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocolate Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream Sandwich

Cannoli Ice Cream Sandwich

Turtle Ice Cream Sandwich

Fruity

Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwich

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

Pomegranate Ice Cream Sandwich

Mango-Lime Ice Cream Sandwich

Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream Sandwich

Lemon-Blueberry Ice Cream Sandwich

Peaches and Cream Ice Cream Sandwich

Sinful

The Elvis Ice Cream Sandwich

Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwich

Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Sandwich

Birthday Cake Ice Cream Sandwich

Salty-Sweet Ice Cream Sandwich

Brookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sandwich

Boozy

Chocolate Stout Ice Cream Sandwich

Margarita Ice Cream Sandwich

Sangria Ice Cream Sandwich

Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich

Piña Colada Ice Cream Sandwich

Mint Julep Ice Cream Sandwich

Mudslide Ice Cream Sandwich

Holiday

Halloween Ice Scream Sandwich

Maple-Nut Ice Cream Sandwich

Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwich

Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwich

Hot Cocoa Ice Cream Sandwich

Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwich

Eggnog Ice Cream Sandwich

FORMULAS FOR METRIC CONVERSIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INDEX

Introduction

DAYDREAMING ABOUT ICE CREAM SANDWICHES AUTOMATICALLY makes you reminisce about that sweet tune that came from the ice cream truck as it neared your neighborhood on a hot summer day. You can almost feel those jangling coins burning a hole in your pocket and just begging to be spent on a frosty confection before you walked back to your front porch and scarfed down that ice cream sandwich, melted cream dripping onto your hands and off your lips. Those fun and carefree days are what ice cream sandwiches are all about.

Even if you didn’t get a taste of an ice cream sandwich until later in life, you have to admit that there’s something very special about this dessert. After all, it’s two delicious desserts wrapped in one: cookies and ice cream! These two treats are a match made in frosty heaven because you really get the best of both worlds. The rich creaminess of the ice cream and the chewiness of the cookie are pure bliss, especially when both components are homemade. Not to mention: Ice cream sandwiches are the perfect size for your hand, making them all the more fun to eat and enjoy.

Homemade ice cream sandwiches take a little bit of work and require some equipment and planning, but believe me, they are so completely worth it. The ice cream sandwiches in this book are organized into different chapters depending on flavor, ingredients, or theme. From chocolate to vanilla and everything in between, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you want to stick with the classics or venture into the realm of sinful indulgence, whether you want something fruity or something festive, I promise you’ll find an ice cream sandwich for every occasion.

Each sandwich has a homemade ice cream recipe followed by a cookie recipe. At the end of the cookie recipe are directions for assembling the ice cream and the cookies to make the perfect sandwich. No need to worry if you’ve never made ice cream or ice cream sandwiches before. I’ve included plenty of tricks and troubleshooting tips to ensure every batch is beautiful and perfectly delicious. And believe me, one taste of homemade ice cream and you’ll never go back to the store-bought kind. I encourage you to have fun and experiment with mixing and matching flavors (pages 43-45), playing with garnishes(page 48), and thinking up ways to decorate your sandwiches creatively (pages 47-51).

I adore sharing recipes and kitchen tips, which is what I do on my blog Handle the Heat (Handletheheat.com). As someone with a massive sweet tooth, getting to write an entire cookbook about sweets has been a dream come true. Funnily enough, I disliked ice cream as a young kid and found it too cold and messy. Who would have thought that years later I’d learn to love the stuff? Who would have thought I’d be writing a cookbook about it?

I’ve spent hours and hours making batches of cookies and ice cream to create the marvelous ice cream sandwiches in this book. My hope is that you’ll impress all your friends and family by serving them the most gorgeous and delectable ice cream sandwiches they’ve ever tasted, and I do hope you will enjoy making them—and eating them!—as much as I have.