S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic summer treat, combining the nostalgic flavors of s’mores with the refreshing coolness of ice cream.
This recipe is incredibly simple, requiring no actual ice cream but instead using a creamy, frozen filling made with chocolate pudding, marshmallow creme, and Cool Whip.
It’s a perfect treat to make ahead for any summer gathering, especially if you have kids or just want to relive those joyful childhood memories of waiting for the ice cream truck.
S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches: A Perfect Summer Treat
With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a freezer full of tasty treats that are sure to impress and refresh on those hot summer days.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Freezing time: 6 hours
Serving: 16 sandwiches
Equipment: 9×13 baking dish, large mixing bowl, electric mixer
Ingredients:
- 32 graham cracker squares
- 1 large box of instant chocolate pudding (6 servings size)
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 7 oz. marshmallow creme
- 8 oz. container of Cool Whip, thawed
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
Instructions:
- Prepare Pudding Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk. Whisk together until smooth. Allow the mixture to set for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Line the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy removal.
- Spread the pudding evenly across the bottom of the lined baking dish.
- Make Marshmallow Cream Cheese Layer:
- In another mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and marshmallow creme using an electric mixer until creamy and well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Carefully spread this creamy mixture over the set chocolate pudding layer in the baking dish.
- Freeze:
- Place the baking dish in the freezer and allow the mixture to set for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results. The mixture should be firm and fully frozen to facilitate easy slicing.
- Assemble Ice Cream Sandwiches:
- Once frozen, lift the mixture out of the baking dish using the edges of the foil or parchment. Place on a cutting board.
- Slice the layered dessert into 16 even squares.
- Sandwich each square between two graham cracker squares, gently pressing them together.
- Serve or Store:
- Serve the ice cream sandwiches immediately, or wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to a month.
These S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches are the epitome of summer delight, blending rich chocolate, fluffy marshmallow, and crisp graham crackers in a frozen form that’s sure to cool down any summer day.