Description
Irresistible chewy brownie ice cream sandwiches blend rich chocolate brownies with creamy frozen delight. Cool summer treat brings pure indulgence to dessert lovers seeking delicious homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint (475 ml / 16 fl oz) ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or any flavor)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (35 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Brownie Preparation: Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, creating overhangs. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Batter Creation: Combine melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder into a smooth mixture. Blend in egg and vanilla extract until glossy. Fold in flour and salt, maintaining a light touch to preserve tender texture.
- Baking Process: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan, creating a thin layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes until surface sets but remains slightly soft. Cool completely within the pan to develop optimal chewiness.
- Brownie Transformation: Remove cooled brownie using parchment edges. Slice precisely in half, creating two rectangular bases for the ice cream sandwich.
- Ice Cream Assembly: Allow ice cream to soften slightly. Spread evenly across one brownie base using a spatula. Position second brownie layer on top, pressing gently to secure the sandwich.
- Freezing Stage: Wrap the assembled dessert in plastic wrap or foil. Freeze for minimum two hours to solidify and meld flavors.
- Serving Technique: Remove from freezer and slice into individual portions with a sharp knife. Serve immediately or return to freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Preserve Brownie Texture: Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a consistently soft, chewy brownie base without dense or dry spots.
- Control Ice Cream Softness: Allow ice cream to soften just enough to spread easily but not melt completely, maintaining structural integrity during assembly.
- Perfect Cutting Technique: Warm the knife slightly under hot water and dry before slicing brownies and ice cream sandwiches for clean, precise cuts.
- Flavor Customization: Experiment with different ice cream flavors like mint chocolate chip, salted caramel, or coffee to create unique sandwich combinations that complement the rich chocolate brownie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg