Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing gingersnap and lemon ice cream sandwiches, a perfect treat to cool down on a hot summer day or satisfy your sweet cravings anytime. This delectable dessert combines the spicy warmth of gingersnap cookies with the refreshing tartness of lemon ice cream, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy this irresistible treat. Dive into the classic gingersnap and lemon ice cream sandwich recipe, featuring homemade gingersnap cookies and creamy lemon ice cream, or explore our gluten-free and no-churn ice cream options for a hassle-free indulgence. Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure with our gingersnap and lemon ice cream sandwiches, where every bite promises a burst of flavor and a moment of pure bliss.
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GINGERSNAP ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Reminiscent of a childhood favorite, these ice cream sandwiches take on an adult air when made with chewy ginger cookies and butter-pecan ice cream. But beware, they still melt as quickly as ever.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 4 ice cream sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and molasses until fluffy. Beat in yolk. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a small bowl. Fold into butter mixture 1/3 at a time. Roll dough into eight 1 1/2-inch balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Press to form 3-inch disks. Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired. Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden around edges, 11 to 13 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack, and let cool.
- Scoop ice cream onto 4 cookies and top each with a second cookie. Freeze until firm. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
GINGERSNAP ICE CREAM SANDWICH
Steps:
- For the ice cream: In a large saucepan, bring the cream, milk, half of the granulated sugar, the fresh ginger and candied ginger to a boil. Remove from the heat and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Bring the mixture back to a boil.
- Meanwhile, whisk the yolks and remaining sugar until light and pale. Gradually add the hot dairy mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly. Continue tempering until the dairy mixture (including the solids) is fully incorporated.
- Dump the mixture back into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly over medium heat, until thick and the mixture can coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl set over an ice bath and discard the solids. Stir frequently until mixture cools completely, about 1 hour.
- Cover and chill the ice cream base in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
- Process the chilled ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze the ice cream in the freezer until firm, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with plastic wrap. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter at medium speed until light and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and continue to mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and salt, and mix until incorporated.
- In a measuring cup, mix together the molasses and vinegar, then add to the mixer and mix at medium speed until incorporated. Add the candied ginger and fresh ginger and mix until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. With the mixer running on the lowest speed, add the dry ingredients, and mix until combined.
- Place the dough on the plastic-lined baking sheet, and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill the dough until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Scoop the cookie dough with a 2-tablespoon scoop. Roll half of the dough balls in granulated sugar and roll the other half in turbinado sugar. Place the dough balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet (about 48 cookies in total) and bake until the cookies are just set, 8 to 12 minutes. The cookies will crackle on top.
- Pull the cookies from the oven and firmly tap the baking sheet on a solid surface to deflate the cookies. Cool completely on the sheet tray.
- Scoop some ice cream and sandwich between a granulated-sugar-coated cookie and a turbinado-sugar-coated cookie. Repeat for the remaining cookies and ice cream. Serve immediately or store the ice cream sandwiches in the freezer until ready to eat.
GINGERSNAP ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Provided by Sandra Lee
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 24 ice cream sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine gingerbread mix, melted butter, and egg. Add up to 1/4 cup flour if dough seems too wet.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out dough with a 2-inch round cookie cutter and transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon into the ice cream. Spread ice cream on bottom half of cooled cookies and top with remaining cookies. Dip sandwiches in sprinkles for fun.
GINGERSNAP LEMON ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Provided by Emily Luchetti
Categories Ice Cream Machine Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Frozen Dessert Family Reunion Potluck Lemon Juice Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the ice cream:
- Combine the milk, cream, lemon zest and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until almost simmering. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and the salt in a bowl. Slowly pour the hot liquid into the egg mixture, whisking as you pour. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook, over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant plastic or a wooden spatula, until the custard reaches 175°F and lightly coats the spatula.
- Strain the custard into a clean bowl and cool over an ice bath until room temperature. Stir in the lemon juice. Refrigerate the custard for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Churn in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until scoopable, about 4 hours, depending on your freezer.
- To make the cookies:
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, white pepper, and allspice. Stir in the salt.
- Beat the butter, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and the brown sugar together until smooth. Stir in the egg. Mix in the molasses. Stir in the dry ingredients in 2 additions. Refrigerate the dough until very firm, at least 3 hours.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or up to 4 days. When firm, roll the dough on a lightly sugared work surface into two 9-inch-long logs.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 3 baking pans with parchment paper. Cut the dough into 1/2-inch-thick slices. There should be at least 24 cookies. Put the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Coat the cookies with the sugar. Place the cookies 2 1/2 inches apart on the prepared pans. Bake the cookies until set and no longer wet looking, 10 to 12 minutes. They will be puffy when you take them out of the oven and will sink as they cool.
- To assemble the sandwiches:
- Place 12 of the cookies, bottom side up, on the work surface. Place a large scoop of ice cream on each. Top with a second cookie, bottom side against the ice cream, and gently press to adhere the sandwiches together. Serve immediately, or freeze until ready to serve. Once frozen, wrap well in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe lemons. This will ensure that your ice cream sandwiches have the best flavor.
- Use high-quality gingersnap cookies. This will also help to ensure that your ice cream sandwiches have a great flavor.
- Make sure your ice cream is well-chilled before assembling the sandwiches. This will help to prevent them from becoming too messy.
- If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the cookies into circles. Just be sure to cut them evenly so that the sandwiches are all the same size.
- You can also use other types of cookies for this recipe, such as graham crackers or chocolate chip cookies. Just be sure to choose a cookie that is sturdy enough to hold up to the ice cream.
- These ice cream sandwiches can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before freezing.
Conclusion:
These gingersnap and lemon ice cream sandwiches are a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for summer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these ice cream sandwiches a try!
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