Best 6 Lively Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with these tantalizing Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches. These treats are a perfect blend of tangy lemon and creamy vanilla, sandwiched between crisp and crumbly cookies.

The lemon ice cream is made with fresh lemon zest and juice, giving it a burst of citrusy brightness. The creamy vanilla ice cream provides a smooth and rich contrast, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The homemade cookies are the perfect complement to the ice cream, with their golden-brown edges and soft, chewy centers.

These Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches are not only delicious but also visually appealing. The vibrant yellow of the lemon ice cream peeks out between the chocolate chip cookies, creating a delightful presentation that will impress your friends and family.

Whether you're looking for a refreshing summer treat or a sweet ending to a special meal, these Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches are sure to satisfy your cravings. With their combination of tangy, creamy, and crunchy textures, they're an irresistible indulgence that will leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZESTY LEMON ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICHES



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A double dose of lemon makes these frosty ice cream sandwiches irresistible. The cookies have lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon extract, and before they're sandwiched with vanilla ice cream, they're smeared with tangy lemon curd.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One and a half 1.5-quart cartons vanilla bean ice cream, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
Coarse sugar, for rolling, optional
3/4 to 1 1/2 cups lemon curd
Yellow sprinkles, for decorating

Steps:

  • Spoon the ice cream into a rimmed baking sheet and spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut the ice cream into 12 rounds, reshaping the ice cream "sheet" as needed. Keep frozen.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy. Add the egg, and beat until the yellow disappears. Beat in the lemon zest, juice and extract.
  • Add the flour mixture in 2 batches and beat until combined. Roll the dough into twenty-four 2-inch balls. Roll the balls in coarse sugar, if using, and place on the prepared pans. Use the bottom of a glass to press down the dough balls.
  • Bake until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the bottoms, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon curd on the flat sides of 12 cookies. Sandwich an ice cream round between 2 cookies (one lemon curd-coated and one uncoated). Roll the edges in the sprinkles. Wrap and freeze the ice cream sandwiches until ready to serve.

LEMON-SPICE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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These cakey cookies partner well with citrus and other fruit flavors, as shown here, but also with coffee, green tea, or nearly any ice cream you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
2 large eggs
2 pints ice cream, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet and line with parchment; butter parchment. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together butter, sugar, molasses, lemon zest and juice, and eggs. Whisk dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth. Spread batter evenly in prepared sheet.
  • Bake until cake is dry to the touch and edges begin to pull away from sheet, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Loosen edges with a knife; flip out of sheet. Remove parchment; flip top-side up onto a wire rack. Let cool completely.
  • Transfer cake to a work surface; cut in half crosswise. Place one half top-side down on a piece of plastic wrap. Beat ice cream until malleable, then spread over cake in a 1-inch-thick layer (go all the way to edges; don't worry if a bit oozes out, as it will be trimmed later). Top with second half of cake, top-side up. Wrap in plastic and freeze at least 8 hours and up to 1 week. Use a serrated knife to trim edges and cut into 1 1/4-by-3-inch pieces. Serve immediately, or wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 1 week.

LEMONY ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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Crispy, elegant waffle cookies are the perfect packaging for pistachio, strawberry, or coffee ice cream drizzled with a bright pop of homemade lemon curd in these next level ice-cream sandwiches.

Provided by Sarah Carey

Time 20m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ice cream, pistachio, strawberry or coffee flavored, slightly softened
2 waffle cookies (such as 365 brand)
Best Lemon Curd

Steps:

  • Scoop slightly softened ice cream onto waffle cookie. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon curd (if it's too thick, stir in a bit of water or lemon juice first).
  • Top with another cookie, pressing to flatten slightly. Freeze until firm, at least 15 minutes or, wrapped in plastic in a single layer on a baking sheet, up to 1 week.

LIVELY LEMON ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 tbsp. softened ice cream or non-dairy alternative
1/2 tsp. lemon peel
1 box of Enjoy Life ® Lively Lemon Cookies

Steps:

  • Soften ice cream and mix in the lemon peel. Top 6 cookies with softened ice cream, about 1 tbsp. per cookie. Then top off with another cookie to make a cookie sandwich. Wrap the cookies sandwich in plastic wrap and refreeze until ready to eat.

GINGERSNAP AND LEMON ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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Categories     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Lemon     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 ice cream sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the gingersnaps
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar plus additional for coating the cookies
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Ice Cream
1 cup shelled natural pistachio nuts, the loose skins rubbed off in a kitchen towel and the nuts chopped

Steps:

  • Make the gingersnaps:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl with an electric mixer cream together the butter, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, and the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, add the molasses, and beat the mixture until it is smooth. In another bowl whisk together the flour, the ginger, the cinnamon, the allspice, the baking soda, and the salt, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and stir the mixture until it forms a soft dough. Form the dough into 24 balls (each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), roll the balls in the additional granulated sugar, coating them, and arrange them 2 inches apart on buttered baking sheets. Bake the gingersnaps in batches in the middle of the oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until they are crisp and cracked but still soft inside, and let them cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer the gingersnaps with a metal spatula to racks and let them cool completely.
  • Sandwich a scoop of the ice cream between 2 of the gingersnaps, pressing the cookies together, form 11 more sandwiches in the same manner, and roll the edges in the pistachios. Freeze the sandwiches on a tray, covered, until they are hard. The sandwiches may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and frozen.

LIVELY LEMON ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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Dairy-, soy- or rice-based ice cream products can be used in these treats for equally yummy results! Contains NO: wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, fish or shellfish. Option for dairy-free.

Provided by Enjoy Life Foods

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 tablespoons softened ice cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
1 box of 6 oz enjoy life lively lemon cookies

Steps:

  • Soften ice cream and mix in the lemon peel. Top 6 cookies with softened ice cream, about 1 tablespoons per cookie. Then top off with another cookie to make a cookie sandwich. Wrap the cookies sandwich in plastic wrap and refreeze until ready to eat.
  • Note: If ice cream gets too soft to handle place back in freezer until easy to work with.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 42.7, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • For a perfectly smooth ice cream, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before freezing.
  • If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the ice cream mixture in a covered container for 4-6 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to break up the ice crystals.
  • To make the lemon ice cream sandwiches even more refreshing, freeze them for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • If you don't have time to make the lemon ice cream yourself, you can use store-bought lemon sorbet or sherbet.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of cookies for the ice cream sandwiches. Chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, or gingerbread cookies would all be delicious.

Conclusion:

These lively lemon ice cream sandwiches are the perfect summer treat. They're easy to make, refreshing, and delicious. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that will cool you down on a hot day and satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and delicious treat, give these lemon ice cream sandwiches a try!

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