Title: Become a Pro at Making Effortless Ice Cream Sandwiches
Learn to Create Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches with Ease
Pooja Bavishi is well-versed in the world of ice cream as the founder and CEO of Malai Ice Cream, and the author of the book Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors. While the idea of making ice cream treats from scratch may seem daunting, Bavishi assures us that it can be achieved effortlessly with a few key ingredients: white bread and ghee.
You may be surprised by the suggestion of using white bread in this recipe, but Bavishi insists that this pantry staple can be transformed into a versatile crust for desserts. By frying slices of white bread, you can create a unique base for ice cream sandwiches that adds a delightful texture and flavor profile to the treat. Coating the fried bread in a sweet-salty cardamom spice mixture further enhances the experience, making these homemade ice cream sandwiches a delectable treat for any time of year.
Follow this simple recipe to whip up your own batch of easy ice cream sandwiches that are sure to impress:
Easiest Ice Cream Sandwiches
Serves: 3 sandwiches
Ingredients:
– 6 slices white sandwich bread, like Wonder Bread
– 3 teaspoons ghee
– 1 tablespoon granulated cane sugar
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
– 1 pint ice cream, any flavor
Instructions:
1. Trim the crusts off the bread slices and flatten them with a rolling pin.
2. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles from each slice.
3. Fry the bread circles in ghee until golden brown.
4. Coat the fried bread in a sweet-salty cardamom mixture.
5. Assemble the sandwiches with a scoop of ice cream between two bread circles.
6. Enjoy your homemade ice cream sandwiches right away.
From the book Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors by Pooja Bavishi. Copyright © 2025 by Pooja Bavishi. Reprinted with permission from Weldon Owen, an imprint of Insight Editions.
Now you can master the art of creating effortless ice cream sandwiches at home, thanks to Pooja Bavishi’s innovative recipe.
