Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring crumbly buttery biscuits, creamy vanilla ice cream, and fresh macerated strawberries, perfect for summer or any time you want a nostalgic yet refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose biscuit mix (e.g., Bisquick)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix and granulated sugar. Cut in cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add whole milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined; dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter or glass to cut out rounds (about 8-10 biscuits).
- Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Toss sliced strawberries with powdered sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
- Soften vanilla ice cream slightly at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Spoon a generous dollop onto the bottom biscuit, top with macerated strawberries including juice, then place another biscuit on top and press lightly.
- Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper and freeze for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Keep butter cold to ensure flaky biscuits. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough biscuits. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Freeze sandwiches at least 1 hour before serving to firm up. If ice cream melts during assembly, refreeze sandwiches for 10-15 minutes. Can substitute gluten-free biscuit mix and dairy-free ice cream for allergy-friendly versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ice cream sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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