Description
Indulgent Dark Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches blend velvety homemade cherry ice cream nestled between rich chocolate cookies. French-inspired dessert promises pure bliss with each luxurious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups fresh dark cherries, pitted
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups plain all-purpose flour
Dry Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Confectioner’s sugar for coating
Instructions
- Thoroughly sift all-purpose flour (120 grams), unsweetened cocoa powder (30 grams), salt (), and baking powder () into a medium mixing bowl. Gently whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter (113 grams or ) and granulated sugar (100 grams or ) until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Incorporate room temperature large egg and pure vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the butter mixture, stirring until a cohesive chocolate cookie dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into uniform 2-inch diameter circles using a round cookie cutter.
- Arrange cookie circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
- For the cherry ice cream, gently heat heavy cream (240 milliliters or ) and blend with fresh or frozen dark cherries (200 grams). Cool the mixture completely in the refrigerator.
- Churn the cherry cream mixture in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer’s instructions. Fold additional chopped cherry pieces throughout the churned ice cream.
- Freeze the cherry ice cream for 2-3 hours until firm but scoopable. Allow cookies to cool completely at room temperature.
- Create ice cream sandwiches by spreading a generous scoop of cherry ice cream between two chocolate cookies, gently pressing to adhere. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to serve.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and ensures crisp, perfectly shaped chocolate cookies.
- Sifting dry ingredients eliminates lumps, creating a smoother, more consistent chocolate cookie base.
- Fresh dark cherries transform this dessert from ordinary to extraordinary, adding natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Homemade ice cream delivers richer flavor and creamier texture compared to store-bought alternatives.
- Freezing assembled sandwiches allows flavors to meld and provides a delightfully firm, scoopable texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg