Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Wondering how to make homemade ice cream sandwiches? This recipe for brownie ice cream sandwiches includes peanut butter ice cream, but can be swapped for your favorite ice cream flavor!
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This homemade ice cream sandwich recipe might just be your new favorite summer treat. These brownie ice cream sandwiches are great with this homemade peanut butter ice cream and topped with hot fudge.
These can also be made as brownie sundaes, topped with hot fudge, peanut butter cups, whipped cream and a cherry.
Here are the simple steps to making these fun, delicious brownie ice cream sandwiches.
What brownies are best for ice cream sandwiches?
This homemade brownie recipe, made in a 9×13″ pan renders a thinner, more chewy brownie. This is ideal for making an ice cream sandwich. A fudgy brownie is delicious in itself, but might not hold up well with ice cream for a sandwich.
Do I have to use vanilla ice cream for ice cream sandwiches?
No. This recipe actually includes homemade peanut butter ice cream, which goes wonderfully with the chocolate flavors of the brownies.
This Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream is more like a frozen custard, as its consistency is the ultimate in creamy deliciousness! The ice cream is then studded with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, and more peanut butter.
A thick layer of hot fudge sauce is added in the middle of the ice cream to create a fudgy ripple.
Can I make ice cream sandwiches in advance?
Yes! These brownie ice cream sandwiches can be made in advance, especially if you are having a party or enjoying with friends and family. Simply assemble the brownies and ice cream, and store in the freezer, as individual servings.
If freezing overnight, it’s recommended to wrap each ice cream sandwich in plastic wrap. This will ensure the brownies don’t dry out.
If you loved this homemade ice cream sandwiches recipe, check out some of my other ice cream treats:
Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Strawberry Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Love Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches? Check out some of my most popular brownie recipes:
Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Here’s how these magnificent homemade ice cream sandwiches come together:
Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream Sandwiches
A rich, thick, ultra creamy peanut butter ice cream is studded with Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and a think layer of hot fudge. The ice cream is then topped with more hot fudge, and sandwiched between two fudgy brownies. It doesn't get much better than this!
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Ice Cream:
- 1 1/3 c. heavy cream
- 1 c. creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 c. crunchy peanut butter
- 1 c. whole milk
- 1 c. sugar
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. hot fudge sauce (like Smuckers), plus more for individual sandwiches
- 1/2 c. Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Mini's (cut into halves)
Brownies:
- 1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
- 3 oz. (3/4 bar) of bittersweet dark baking chocolate (60% cocao)
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 c. flour
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- For Ice Cream: In a saucepan bring milk and cream to a low simmer. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar. Add some of the hot milk mixture to the eggs while continually whisking. Gradually pour all of the hot milk into the eggs. Add back to the saucepan over medium low heat. Add the creamy peanut butter, while continually stirring until the mixture becomes thick. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour through a fine mesh sieve and into a bowl. Refrigerate the custard until cool.
- Using an ice cream maker, pour the chilled custard into the ice cream maker (use according to machine instructions.) I churned my ice cream for about 20 minutes. After about 15 minutes I slowly added spoodfuls of the chunky peanut butter until completely incorporated. Lastly, just before done, I added the peanut butter cups. The ice cream will be very thick, but still soft.
- Layer half of the ice cream into a pan or container. Spread the hot fudge sauce in an even layer, and then top the hot fudge with the remaining ice cream. Freeze for at least two hours, or until frozen and set.
- For the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13" pan with foil, with foil going over the edges and spray the foil with non-stick baking spray. Set pan aside. In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter and chocolate in 30 second increments until fully melted, stirring after each time. Whisk in the sugar, and add the eggs one at a time stirring after each. Stir in the vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt, and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and free of crumbs. Once done baking, let brownies cool completely. Lift the foil out of the pan, and cut the brownies into 12 even squares.
- Assembling the sandwiches: On top of a brownie square, add a generous scoop of the ice cream, top with additional hot fudge sauce, if desired, and top with a second brownie. Enjoy!!
The brownie recipe was adapted from the Chewy Brownie recipe from the June 2014 issue of Southern Living Magazine.
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I am drooling just looking at these pictures. Looks so yummy and like something I definitely need to have. Nothing better than brownies and ice cream!
[email protected] says
Thanks so much, Kathi! And you’re right, there’s nothing better than brownies and ice cream. Hope you get to enjoy soon! ~Erin
cathy says
Oh my gooodness…this looks sooooo good! Chocolate and PB are among one of my fave combos! PINNED this insane sweet treat! Thanks so much for sharing on Wine’d Down Wednesday! love the pics!
Cathy
Bill @thewoksoflife says
Wow, these look over-the-top decadent. I’m going to pin this one to out guilty pleasure board!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
This has got to be the most decadent frozen treat that I’ve ever come across ever ever ever! Pinning for sure š
[email protected] says
Oh, Nicky! You’re pretty much right on – its super decadent, and completely delicious! Hope you get to try soon. Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Erin
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
Love these babies!!! Just pinned and will be sharing on FB as one of the great features at Freedom Fridays this week!!
Hugs and thanks so much!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
That double tall stack is one serving, right? Yum, Erin! Sharing!
[email protected] says
I would like to think that a double-stack is one serving. (Wink, wink!!) š It is really delicious – my son and I just finished off the last of the ice cream last night. (A little sad inside.) Hope you get to give it a try soon, Andi! Thanks so much for stopping by. ~Erin
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Holy cow!!! Now that’s an ice cream sandwich!!! I am seriously craving one of those bad boys like crazy now!!!!
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They’re pretty amazing, Jocelyn! The peanut butter fudge ice cream is probably my absolute favorite ice cream I’ve ever made. My son and I finished it off last week, and I was a little sad inside. š Will definitely be making another batch soon! Hope you get to enjoy also. ~Erin
Ginnie says
OMG … these look insanely delicious! Can’t wait to try these:)
Margaret says
Three of my favorite things – Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Ice Cream. I need one! Pinning.
Audrey says
Are you kidding me? I had to hide the screen from my son or he would beg to make these (and it is 100+ outside). Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays
Charlene Asay says
Oh my chocolate! This looks amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link UP Party this week.
Merit says
So decadent! Thanks for sharing this over at #HomeMattersParty
Carlee says
I have a weakness for ice cream too. And chocolate. And peanut butter. These are making my heart skip a beat! I am pinning these to make the first chance I get! Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.
Wilman says
Oh my goodness…this looks sooooo good! Chocolate and PB are among one of my fave combos!
Karen says
Oh wow. Gosh darn I want these now, at 3 am in the morning. I must make them. #FuntasticFriday
Miz Helen says
What a special treat, yum! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you will come back and visit us again real soon!
Miz Helen
Katherines Corner says
thank you for sharing this yumminess at TFT. Featured and pinned hugs!