Key Lime Ice Cream Sandwiches (Printable)
Tangy key lime ice cream sandwiched between crisp graham cracker cookies for a refreshing summer treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Key Lime Ice Cream
01 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
03 - 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
04 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon finely grated key lime zest
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Graham Cracker Cookies
08 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
09 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
13 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, key lime juice, key lime zest, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl until fully blended.
02 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture, creating a smooth, homogeneous base.
03 - Line a 9x9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Evenly spread the ice cream mixture into the pan, smoothing the top. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
04 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl and set aside.
06 - In a separate large bowl, beat unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, blending until incorporated.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just until no dry spots remain and a cohesive dough forms.
08 - Scoop 16 tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Flatten each slightly and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool completely.
09 - Remove the frozen ice cream slab from the pan using the parchment. Cut out 8 discs with a round cookie cutter matching the cookie size.
10 - Place a disc of ice cream between two graham cracker cookies to form a sandwich. Enjoy immediately or wrap individually and freeze until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like a vacation and are easy to stash away for a spontaneous sweet bite any time.
- Every bite delivers perfect contrast: creamy, tangy filling tucked between golden, tender cookies.
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- If the cookies are warm or even slightly soft, your ice cream will slip and melt before your eyes.
- Lining the pan with parchment paper was the trick that made removing and cutting the ice cream neat instead of a headache.
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- Chill your mixing bowls and utensils for whipping cream—it whips up more dramatically.
- A sharp cookie cutter dipped in hot water slices ice cream much more cleanly.