Sweet & Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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When you're craving a dessert that brings out the little kid in you but with grown-up flavors, this extraordinary ice cream sandwich will do the trick! Ingredients:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
4 dried figs, finely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme |
4 heaping scoops vanilla ice cream |
8 pizzelle cookies |
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese |
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar |
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, figs and thyme.
2. Top four cookies with a scoop of ice cream. Sprinkle with half of the walnut mixture and drizzle with melted chocolate. Combine cheese and vinegar. Spread over remaining cookies; place over top of sandwiches.
3. Press remaining walnut mixture into sides. Wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 1 hour. Yield: 4 servings.
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