Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches (Make-Ahead & Freezer-Ready)

Waffle ice cream sandwiches made with vanilla wafers, some coated in chopped nuts and others in colorful sprinkles.

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Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches (Make-Ahead & Freezer-Ready)

These crispy waffle ice cream sandwiches are layered with Neapolitan ice cream and rolled in sprinkles for a frozen treat worth celebrating!

Prep Time15

Assembly and Freezing2 25

Total Time2 40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: servings

Author: Jenny DeRemer

Cost: $0.61 per serving

Equipment

Ingredients

10 8 to 10-inch waffles round or square; see my recipe for Buttery Crisp Cornmeal Waffles
5 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1.5 - 1.75 quart Neapolitan ice cream Use paper-wrapped block ice cream or sliceable pints; make sure the waffle and ice cream sizes align
sprinkles optional for garnishing
chopped nuts optional for garnishing

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Instructions

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and place into the freezer. Add your serrated knife to a pitcher of warm water. Set aside.
10 8 to 10-inch waffles
Lay out 10 cooled waffles. Drizzle or brush each with maple syrup and freeze for 30 minutes.
5 tablespoons maple syrup
While the waffles are freezing, dry the serrated knife and cut a brick of Neapolitan ice cream into 5 very thick slices. Use cardboard-packaged ice cream for easier cutting. Remove any paper from ice cream slices and place them on a chilled, parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up the ice cream.
1 1.5 - 1.75 quart Neapolitan ice cream
Sandwich a slice of ice cream between two waffles. Press gently. Use the serrated knife to cut the waffles in half or in quarters. Roll sides in sprinkles, chopped nuts, or your favorite toppings.
sprinkles, chopped nuts
Place finished sandwiches in a parchment-lined container and freeze for at least 2–3 hours before serving.

Notes

Choose rectangular ice cream boxes for square waffles and cylindrical tubs for round. If the diameter or length of the ice cream matches the size of your waffles, you'll trim less, waste less, and the sandwiches will look neater.

Storage & Freezing Instructions

Wrap each sandwich in parchment or wax paper and place in an airtight freezer-safe container. These sandwiches keep beautifully in the freezer for up to 1 month. For best texture, let sit at room temp for 2–3 minutes before serving.

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