Walnut Shortbread Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sandwich
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our walnut shortbread dulce de leche ice cream sandwich, a perfect treat for any occasion! This delightful dessert combines rich, buttery walnut shortbread cookies with creamy dulce de leche ice cream, creating a sweet sensation that’s sure to impress. Ideal for family gatherings or a simple weeknight treat, these sandwiches evoke nostalgia and are easy to prepare. With customizable variations to suit your preferences, they promise a fun baking experience that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 2/3 cups dulce de leche
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together flour and salt. Mix in chopped walnuts and set aside.
- Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into rounds.
- Place cookies on lined baking trays and refrigerate briefly before baking for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the ice cream, heat milk, heavy cream, salt, and dulce de leche until dissolved. Chill the mixture before churning in an ice cream maker per instructions.
- Assemble by placing ice cream between two cookies; freeze for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg