Walnut Shortbread Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Sandwich
Indulge in the delightful combination of buttery walnut shortbread and creamy dulce de leche ice cream with this exquisite ice cream sandwich recipe. These walnut shortbread dulce de leche ice cream sandwiches are a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic, birthday party, or cozy night in. The rich flavors and contrasting textures create an indulgent dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create these gourmet delights in their own kitchens.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 2/3 cups dulce de leche
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together flour and salt; mix in chopped walnuts.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the flour mixture with the creamed mixture; shape into a disc and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and chill again for 15 minutes before baking for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
- For the ice cream, heat milk, heavy cream, dulce de leche, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering; strain and cool.
- Churn the cooled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing a disc of ice cream between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg