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    Home » Summer Desserts » Gluten free Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Gluten free Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Published: Jun 6, 2022 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Easy and delicious gluten free ice cream sandwiches recipe. When the weather is warming up these soft fudge brownie layers filled with cold smooth ice cream are the perfect way to cool down. They are deliciously indulgent and ready for you to enjoy when relaxing in the hot sun or as a decadent summer dessert!

    Two gluten free brownie ice cream sandwiches stacked together on a white background.

    A gluten-free ice cream sandwich is my go-to summer treat for the kids on a warm day (Although the adults also deserve a little treat too, it would be rude not to!). Make-ahead and slice into individual bars and they are ready to grab from the freezer.

    They make a great snack for BBQs, family garden parties, or a delicious summer dessert.

    This recipe was inspired by my gluten free fudge brownie recipe and I used this as a base for the ice cream sandwiches. The brownies are fudgy, chewy, and freeze really well making it the perfect combination!

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • 💭 Gluten Free Baking
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Ingredients

    labeled ingredients for gluten free ice cream sandwiches.
    • Gluten free all-purpose flour - AKA GF plain flour in the UK. *See recipe tips for more information on the gluten free flour blend I used.
    • Cocoa Powder
    • Baking powder - Acts as a leavening and rising agent by reacting to heat.
    • Xanthan Gum - A regular ingredient in gluten-free baking. Essentially binding everything together just as gluten would do in regular baking. You can omit it if your flour blend already includes Xanthan gum.
    • Salt - Helps balance and enhance the flavor.
    • Chocolate - Use good quality chocolate. I recommend that you use your preferred chocolate or Dairy-free if required. Always check that you are using gluten-free chocolate as some chocolate brands contain gluten. I recommend that you read the ingredients label to be sure it has no gluten-containing ingredients. See my what chocolate is gluten free guide.
    • Granulated Sugar - I used granulated sugar but you could use half white and half brown sugar if you prefer.
    • Vegetable Oil - Helps gives that fudgy chewy brownie texture. Use a neutral flavor oil like vegetable oil or if you prefer you could use canola oil.
    • Eggs - Be sure to use large eggs at room temperature. Eggs add structure and stability to the brownies.
    • Vanilla extract
    • Vanilla Ice Cream - You can use your preferred flavor of ice cream. The brownie sandwiches match really well with chocolate chip, strawberry, or caramel ice cream.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    dry brownie mixture in a clear bowl.

    1. In a large bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt and set aside.

    Melted chocolate in a non stick pan.

    2. In a small non-stick pan gently melt the chocolate with water and sugar together over a low/medium heat until the chocolate has melted.

    Melted chocolate being poured into dry ingredients.

    3. Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture folding in gently until fully combined ensuring that there are no lumps.

    Brownie batter divided into two square baking tins.

    4. Divide the brownie batter equally between the lined baking tins and spread evenly. Place in the oven for approximately 15 minutes.

    Soft vanilla ice cream being spread on top of bottom sandwich layer.

    5. Scoop the ice cream over the top of one of the brownies and using the back of a large spoon or small spatula spread the ice cream evenly. Place the second brownie on top, Wrap well and freeze for at least 8 hours.

    Brownie ice cream sandwiches in a square baking tin cut into 8 even sized slices.

    6. Once they have fully frozen. Lifting the parchment paper remove the block of ice cream sandwich from the baking tin. Letting it sit for approx 5 minutes. Cut into 8 even ice cream bars or 16 smaller squares. Whatever your size preference and enjoy!

    Slicing Tip: Use a sharp knife. With each slice carefully place the knife under hot water to heat, dry the knife, and then slice carefully while the knife is still hot. This makes the ice cream much easier to slice and creates a nice clean edge.

    See the recipe card for more detailed instructions.

    💭 Gluten Free Baking

    • Gluten Free Flour –  I used a Gluten free flour blend from Doves Farm Freee from range. Which is a flour blend of Rice, Potato, Tapioca, Maize, and Buckwheat flour. I have had reports that others have used King Arthur Flour Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour, Cup4Cup Gluten-Free Flour, Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, with my recipes.
    • Kitchen Scales - Using digital scales is recommended when baking. I always measure using scales and grams as baking is a science. When baking gluten-free it is essential to weigh out ingredients to get the best results! There is no need to purchase expensive digital scales and you can find them available cheaply online. (Although for small amounts I will use spoon measurements)
    • Oven Temperatures - Your oven temperature may be slightly different. As all ovens vary in temperature and the baking time is used as a guide. Some ovens run hotter than others. You could invest in an oven thermometer to be more accurate.

    Variations

    When recipe testing I tried a few variations before settling on the brownie ice cream sandwich bars as my favorite. I thought I would include some gluten-free ice cream sandwich variations below that also work well.

    • Snickers brownie ice cream sandwich - Use caramel ice cream, sprinkle some chopped nuts over the top of the ice cream, and then drizzle some caramel sauce before adding the top brownie. Check out my Billy miner pie recipe for how to make the homemade caramel sauce.
    • Cookie ice cream sandwich - Use two ready-made gluten free chocolate chip cookies and ice cream straight from the freezer. Sandwich them together for a quick and easy ice cream sandwich without the waiting time for freezing.
    • Homemade ice cream - Use your preferred flavor of ice cream or make your own at home. I have used my no-churn strawberry ice cream with this recipe in the past and the strawberry flavor compliments the chocolate brownies perfectly.
    • Gluten and Dairy free - If you require it to be dairy free also this recipe is easily adapted to suit your needs. Substitute the chocolate and ice cream for your preferred dairy-free brand.

    Storage

    Double wrap each gluten free ice cream sandwich in plastic wrap and foil and store in a freezer-safe container. Wrapping them individually makes it convenient for getting one from the freezer right when the craving hits!

    Double wrapping and storing in a freezer-safe container will prevent freezer burn and they will keep for up to 3 months. Perfect for making ahead for those hot days to come.

    ice cream sandwiches in a row.

    Recipe FAQs

    Is an ice cream sandwich gluten free

    Typically ice cream sandwiches are not gluten free! Ice cream sandwiches are usually made with wafers and cookies and are not gluten free unless it is stated on the packaging that they are gluten free. Most ice creams are naturally gluten free although always check the ingredients labels as some may contain gluten.
    To make your own ice cream sandwich gluten free at home follow this recipe.

    How to store the ice cream sandwiches?

    Double wrap each gluten free ice cream sandwich with plastic wrap and foil and store in a freezer-safe container.

    Can I make it dairy free?

    If you require gluten and dairy free ice cream sandwiches this recipe is easily adapted to suit your needs. Substitute the chocolate and ice cream for your preferred dairy-free brand.

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    📖 Recipe

    Two gluten free brownie ice cream sandwiches stacked together on a white background.

    Gluten free Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Easy and delicious gluten free ice cream sandwiches recipe. When the weather is warming up these soft fudge brownie layers sandwiched with cold smooth ice cream are the perfect way to cool down. They are deliciously indulgent and ready for you to enjoy when relaxing in the hot sun or as a decadent summer dessert!
    5 from 45 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 401kcal

    Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and all information is approximate.

    Author: Amanda
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    Equipment

    • 2 8x8 baking tins
    • 1 Large bowl
    • 1 medium bowl
    • 1 Non-stick saucepan

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Gluten free ice cream sandwiches

    • 130 Grams Gluten free all-purpose flour (Gluten free Plain Flour in UK)
    • 30 Grams Cocoa Powder
    • 1 Teaspoon Baking powder Some brands may have ingredients that contain gluten. Always be sure to check the label.
    • ¼ Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
    • 100 Grams Chocolate
    • 60 ml Water
    • 200 Grams Granulated Sugar
    • 120 ml Vegetable Oil
    • 2 Large Eggs (Room temperature)
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 1.5 liters/quarts Vanilla Ice Cream Or your preferred flavor.

    Instructions

    How to make Gluten free ice cream sandwiches

    • Preheat oven to 175°C/325°F/Gas mark 3. Prepare two 8x8 baking tins with parchment paper. (I like to leave an overhang of parchment paper which makes it easier to lift the baked brownie from the tin).
    • In a large bowl mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt and set aside.
    • In a small non-stick pan gently melt the chocolate with water and sugar together over a low/medium heat until the chocolate has melted.
    • Whisk the eggs in a bowl for a good few minutes (This will help get that shiny brownie top) and then add the oil and vanilla. Add melted chocolate mixture to the whipped eggs and oil mixture. Mix until fully combined.
    • Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture folding in gently until fully combined ensuring that there are no lumps.
    • Divide the brownie batter equally between the lined baking tins and spread evenly. Place in the oven for approximately 15 minutes. Checking with a skewer when it almost comes out almost clean it is ready.
    • Move the baking tins to a cooling rack leaving Brownie in the tin to cool. Wait until they have fully cooled before assembling ice cream into the sandwich.

    Assembling the brownie ice cream sandwiches

    • Once the brownies have cooled. Thaw the ice cream approx 10 minutes.
    • Scoop the ice cream over the top of one of the brownies and using the back of a large spoon or small spatula spread the ice cream evenly.
    • Carefully peel the other brownie from the parchment paper and place it on top of the ice cream layer. Wrap well with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place in the freezer for at least 8 hours. Preferably overnight.
    • Once they have fully frozen. Lifting the parchment paper remove the block of ice cream sandwich from the baking tin. Letting it sit for approx 5 minutes.
    • Use a sharp knife. With each slice carefully place the knife under hot water to heat, dry the knife and then slice carefully while the knife is still hot. This makes the ice cream much easier to slice and creates a nice clean edge.
    • Cut into 8 even ice cream bars or 16 smaller squares. Whatever your size preference and enjoy!

    Notes

     
    How to store the ice cream sandwiches?
    Double wrap each gluten free ice cream sandwich with plastic wrap and foil and store in a freezer-safe container.
    Double wrapping and storing in a freezer-safe container will prevent freezer burn and they will keep for up to 3 months. Perfect for making ahead for those hot days to come.
    Can I make it dairy free?
    If you require gluten and dairy free ice cream sandwiches this recipe is easily adapted to suit your needs. Substitute the chocolate and ice cream for your preferred dairy-free brand.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Large serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.9g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 31g

    Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and is always an approximate calculation. Recipes may include information of various products used. It is your responsibility to check that ingredients you use when making a recipe are gluten free.

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