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Heat – {Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches}

July 6, 2010 by Kaitlin 21 Comments

Some people complain about the heat. They crank up the air conditioning, hide inside and brood in the dark about the overbearing sun. They grimace at the thought of venturing out in the afternoon and do little but sip chilled drinks and shudder as they religiously check the weather report for signs of relief.

But then there are people like me; the strange few that embrace the warmth. The ones that grin when the thermometer reads into the 80s and above, and the ones that anxiously await the sun beating down hard on their backs. The ones that quietly turn off the air conditioning because although they do tire of the heat on occasion, they’re absolutely freezing when they go inside and simply can’t stand the winter-like chill on their unsuspecting skin (are you listening, Mom and J? Just kidding!).


But, perhaps most importantly, the ones who have waited all year for this heat wave and intend to do everything in their power to soak it up.

Written in red, the hours I’ve spent under the sun are artistically chronicled on my skin. I’m addicted to the embrace and weak for the lightness I feel as I find myself surrounded, greedily hungry for just one more hour as I see the star falling in the west.

It’s possible, surely, to be sad in such conditions, but it takes a lot. Generally, if the sun is shining, my smile can be found in the same state for I feel that it’s an absolute miracle to see the world in such beauty. Although the spring brings awakening, the summer sun brings out kindness within people and saturation within nature, which makes me feel completely alive. There’s no question in my mind as to why it is that I love this season so much.

And the heat, I think, is a wonderful excuse to free hibernating ice cream makers from the confines of kitchen cabinets. To churn together rich creams and luxurious yolks with sugar and flavorings for sweet relief from the bright sun.


Then to indulge in such things a little more heavily than usual.

I mean, come on.

It’s hot out!

Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Printable Recipe
Chocolate Cookies adapted from Tartelette
1/2 c (45 g) cocoa powder
2 c (285 g) flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
8 tbls (110 g) butter, room temp
1 c (140 g) brown sugar
2 eggs, room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Lower the speed and add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract. On low speed, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until the dough comes together. Gather the dough into a bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a pan with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface,, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thick. Use a round 3″ cookie cutter to cut out as many pieces as you are able. Gather and re-roll the scraps if necessary. Make patters on cookie with a fork or other tool if desired. Place on lined baking sheet and bake 8 – 10 minutes. Cool completely before sandwiching them with ice cream.

Strawberry Ice Cream via The Craft of Baking
1 1/4 c + 2 Tbls (271 g) sugar, divided
1 pint or 2 c (475 ml) strawberries, cleaned, hulled and halved
9 egg yolks
2 c (475 ml) whole milk
2 c (475 ml) heavy cream
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

In a bowl, combine 1/2 c + 2 Tbls (125 g) sugar and strawberries, stirring well to moisten the sugar. Cover the bowl and let set at room temp for one hour, or refrigerate overnight.

Place the macerated berries in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the strawberries are tender, about 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl and reserve both the berries and juice in separate containers. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks with 6 Tbls (73 g) of sugar until the mixture is lightened and pale yellow in color.

In a large saucepan, bring to a boil the milk, cream, remaining 6 Tbls (73 g) of sugar and salt.

Once boiling, pour 1 c (235 ml) of the hot cream into the yolks and whisk continually to temper the eggs. Pour back into the pan and cook until thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla and pour into a bowl to chill. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Before churning, whisk in the strawberry juice. Churn according to your manufacturer’s directions, then fold in the strawberries.

Pour into a lined (so you are able to remove the ice cream from the pan after being completely frozen) 9×12 pan with straight sides. If you do not have a pan with straight sides, it’s not the end of the world. Some of your slices will just be a little rounded on the edges. No big deal!

Assembly

Remove frozen ice cream from the 9×12 pan and allow to soften for a few moments on the counter. Cut out 12 rounds with the same cutter you used before and quickly sandwich between two cookies. Cover finished sandwiches and freeze until ready to serve.

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Comments

  1. Jess-Sugar High says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:38 am

    Proud to say that I also embrace the warmth!<br />That strawberry ice cream looks fantastic! I love the chunks πŸ™‚

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  2. Pixie says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:41 am

    The recipe sounds great, and the photos are lovely! Can&#39;t wait to try it!

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  3. Steph (Desserts for Breakfast) says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:11 am

    these are so adorable! i love the fluted edges of the ice cream sandwiches–they really make me want to pick one up and *chomp.* πŸ™‚

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  4. Anncoo says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:55 am

    This cookie ice cream looks so yummy. I really need this to beat the heat here.

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  5. Alicia (The Red Deer) says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:16 am

    Even though we are in the middle of winter here in South Australia – these look oh so tempting!

    Reply
  6. tangerine eats says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:20 am

    When I&#39;m not in a hurry to somewhere and don&#39;t mind sweating a little, I love soaking in the sun too πŸ™‚ Your ice cream cookies are so adorable and purdy.

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  7. Debs says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:56 am

    Oh yum, can I have one please. I love the sun too although the heat is a bit late arriving in Spain this year. But you don&#39;t have to wait for summer to eat ice cream IMHO.

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  8. Adriana says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    those look sooooo yum

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  9. The Blue-Eyed Bakers says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    We&#39;re with you…the extreme contrast between the outdoor warmth and the indoor AC tundras drives us mad! We&#39;d take one of these delicious looking ice cream sandwiches to cool us down any day!

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  10. oneordinaryday says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I also live for hot summer days, but I&#39;m afraid when we hit 100, I&#39;m more likely to be sipping a cold drink indoors. (Like today!) Maybe I&#39;ll get the ice cream maker out though. You&#39;ve inspired me with these gorgeous photos.

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  11. Baa Baa Cupcake says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    beautiful presentation πŸ™‚

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  12. Danielle says

    July 6, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    These ice cream cookies look delicious. And I completely agree with you–I wait all year for the sun and the heat and I intend to be in it every day (even if its 100 degrees today).

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  13. capabilitymom.com says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    I was already planning on digging out the ice cream maker – can&#39;t wait to try this!

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  14. Whimsical Creations says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    So yummy &amp; beautiful!!

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  15. Jessica says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    I am the same way you are. I love the heat and summertime. It&#39;s so energizing.

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  16. Amanda says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    So pretty and I bet they taste as good as they look!

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  17. The Urban Baker says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Okay….these look perfect. i love the idea of cutting out the ice cream with the shape. I am so making these!

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  18. Nicolette says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:43 am

    These look yummy and refreshing, and so cute with the cut-outs too!

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  19. apparentlyjessy says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:57 am

    Mmmm yum! Icecream sandwiches are something I have never had the pleasure of eating, but I will be sure to try and find one to eat when summer comes along again! <br /><br />It&#39;s so strange for me to be reading blogs about summer time, while I am sitting here freezing my butt of in what is the coldest winter Australia has had in years!

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  20. Anonymous says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:11 am

    This looks so yummy! And I love that even though the recipe calls for strawberries the photo actually shows raspberries! I think this will be great no matter which kind of berry you use. Must try this recipe!

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    • Kaitlin says

      March 9, 2012 at 1:50 am

      Yeah, I only had raspberries around for garnish. The fruits are interchangeable, but I would recommend straining out the seeds.

      Reply

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