These Rice Krispie ice cream sandwiches take your favorite flavor of ice cream and sandwich it between two gooey Rice Krispie treats. It's the upgrade to the classic summertime dessert you never knew you needed.
Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you love Rice Krispie treats and can't get enough ice cream sandwiches in the summer, you are going to fall hard for these Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches. They ditch the classic cookie base of the sandwich and swap in a marshmallow rice krispie treat. What results is a summertime treat that has a little bit of everything.
Let's be real—sometimes, in the summer, it is way too hot to turn on the oven. That's where these ice cream sandwiches come into play. They are no-bake and don't require much fuss in the kitchen. The hardest part about this recipe is having the patience to wait while they firm up in the freezer.
One of the best parts about these summer Rice Krispie ice cream sandwiches is that you can put whatever flavor of ice cream you want inside. Chocolate, coffee, strawberry, or plain old vanilla make excellent combinations. You can even take the sandwiches to the next level by rolling them in mini chocolate chips or sprinkles.
The trick to getting the right size scoop of ice cream in the sandwich is to use a pint-size container and slice it up like a loaf of bread. It may sound a bit strange, but it makes perfectly round circles of ice cream that fit right on the Rice Krispies base. Once you try it, you'll never struggle with an ice cream scoop again.
Looking for more summer desserts? Check out my chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches or creamsicle popsicles.
Why I Love These Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Reinvention - Forget about the soft chocolate or chocolate chip cookies. You won't miss the chocolate chip cookies when you take a bit of the rice krispie treats.
- No-Bake Treat - Nothing is better than not having to turn on the oven on a hot day to make a tasty dessert.
- Quick and Simple - Unlike other no-bake treats, there is not a ton of waiting around in the freezer for the dessert to be ready.
Ingredients Needed To Make Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches
See below for all the details on what you'll need to make the full recipe.
- Rice Krispie Treat Cereal - Any brand of the puffed rice cereal will work.
- Butter - The butter helps melt down the marshmallows.
- Marshmallows - Use regular-size marshmallows and not mini.
- Ice Cream - Use ice cream in a pint-size container for easy assembly.
- Toppings - Toppings are optional, but mini chocolate chips and sprinkles are always a good addition.
Directions For How To Make Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Prepare.
Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it to the side.
- Make the rice krispie treats.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows together. When the marshmallows are fully melted and look soupy, add in the puffed cereal. Mix until the marshmallows are fully combined.
- Form the Rice Krispie treats.
Pour the Rice Krispie treats onto the prepared cookie sheet. Use a rubber spatula coated in cooking spray (this will allow it not to stick to the spatula) to flatten the treats. Let them sit to firm up for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the ice cream.
While the Rice Krispie treats set, take the ice cream out of the freezer to thaw slightly. After a few minutes, use a serrated knife to cut the ice cream pints into small circles.
- Assemble the ice cream sandwich.
Use a round cookie cutter to cut a circle out of the cookie sheet of Rice Krispies. Top the treat with ice cream, followed by another Rice Krispie treat. Repeat until there are no more Rice Krispies.
Serving Suggestions
The Rice Krispie ice cream sandwiches are excellent for dessert for a barbeque, a refreshing summertime afternoon treat, or just dessert any night of the week. Add mini chocolate chips or sprinkle on the ice cream to take the dessert up a notch.
Make Ahead and Storage
The Rice Krispie ice cream sandwiches can easily be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer until ready to eat. The treats can also be made and left out covered overnight if you don't want to assemble them until the next day.
Freeze any extra or leftover ice cream sandwiches in a plastic bag or airtight container. The assembled Rice Krispie ice cream sandwiches will last 2-3 months in the freezer.
Tips and Variations
- Flavored Rice Kirpsies - Use chocolate puffed rice cereal or stir in Oreos or chocolates to elevate the base of the ice cream sandwiches.
- Scoops -If using scoops of ice cream, let the ice cream soften instead of cutting the pint and then place it in the middle of the sandwich. You may have to put the whole sandwich back in the freezer to firm up before eating it so it won't melt all over the place.
- Double Batch - These freeze very well, so you might as well double the batch so you can keep the treats in the freezer all summer long!
FAQs
An ice cream sandwich is a frozen "sandwich" that consists of ice cream in the middle of two baked goods. Think cookies, biscuits, brownies, or, in this case, Rice Krispie Treats.
It's pretty standard for most ice cream sandwiches to get a little soggy. The cold ice cream mixed with the soft baked goods makes them soggy no matter how hard you try to fix them.
If you find the puffed cereal treats tough when they set, it is probably because the marshmallows and butter were melted over a high heat quickly. Take the time to melt the marshmallows on a low heat. It will take a little longer but will result in tender treats!
Rice Krispie Treat Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set to the side.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the marshmallows. When the marshmallows look soupy, add the Rice Krispies treats. Mix the marshmallows and cereal together until fully combined.
- Pour the cereal and marshmallow mixture onto the prepared sheet pan. Using a rubber spatula (spray it with cooking spray so the marshmallows won't stick to it), flatten the Rice Krispie treats on the cookie sheets. Let the cereal treats set at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- While the Rice Krispie treats are setting, take the ice cream out of the freezer to thaw slightly. Then, turn the ice cream container on its side and slice it into round pieces. Each pint should yield about 3-4 slices of ice cream.
- Assemble the ice cream sandwich. Use a round cookie cutter to cut a circle from the Rice Krispie treats cookie sheet. Top the treat with ice cream, followed by another Rice Krispie treat. Repeat until there are no more Rice Krispie treats left. Roll the ice cream in mini chocolate chips or sprinkles, if using.
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