On August 2, Bigelow Tea is taking a “hands-on” approach to eating ice cream. This date marks National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, and this portable “sammie” is definitely worth biting into. Plus, there are so many varieties to enjoy. Not only can the frozen confection that is placed inside vary in flavor but so can the sandwich’s top and bottom layers—think cookies, cake slices, wafers, or evenprofiteroles!
And while eating them is most certainly delightful, ice cream sandwiches are also fun and easy tomake. Start off with our recipe for Vanilla Caramel Tea-licious Ice Cream Sandwiches, below. It packs in richness with our Vanilla Caramel Tea. And speaking of tea, since it’s August now—and the height of peach season—we think our peach teas would be great to sip alongside this dessert. Maybe serve our Perfect Peach Herbal Iced Tea with your icy sandwiches. Enjoy!
Vanilla Caramel Tea-licious Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups (409mL) whole milk
6 Bigelow® Vanilla Caramel Tea Bags*
2 cups (500mL) heavy cream
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup (160mL) sugar
48 chocolate or vanilla wafers – 2 ½ inches in diameter
Yield: Makes 1 quart (1L) = 24 ice cream sandwiches
*Delicious alternatives – any of our Bigelow® Teas – suggested flavors are “Constant Comment®”, Vanilla Chai, Plantation Mint®, French Vanilla or Spiced Chai.
Instructions:
Requires Ice Cream Maker
In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup milk (reserve remaining milk for later use) and 6 Vanilla Caramel tea bags over medium heat until bubbles are visible. Remove from heat and let steep for 6 minutes. Squeeze tea bags, remove and discard.
In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs, add the tea/milk mixture, remaining milk, cream and sugar. Pour back into sauce pan and heat over low heat until the custard thickens but does not boil. Remove from heat and strain; chill.
Pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer instructions. Place in a plastic container and store in freezer until ready to make sandwiches.
To make sandwich:
Let ice cream soften slightly, then place a small scoop on flat side of cookie, top with another cookie and press gently. If desired, roll the sides of the sandwiches through rainbow or chocolate sprinkles to coat ice cream. Freeze on a baking sheet for 1 hour; wrap each sandwich in plastic. They will keep in freezer for up to one week.
Prep Time: 15 minutes – Cook Time: 45 minutes
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