Chilli Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You have to try this dessert I've created for those moments when you crave something bold and unexpected. This chilli chocolate ice cream sandwich is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and rich, combining creamy vanilla ice cream with dark chocolate that packs a gentle heat. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging. The best part? No baking required, making this an incredibly quick and simple treat to assemble. Just a few minutes of prep and you've got an impressive dessert that'll surprise everyone at your table.
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Ingredients
- 1vanilla ice cream
- 250 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 gchilli powder
- 10 gcinnamon
- 100 gsugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 eggeggs
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 12chilli-flavoured chocolate sandwich cookies
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: To make the cookies crisper, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
Tip: Optional: To ensure the mixture is smooth, scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in chilli powder and cinnamon.
- 5
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Tip: Optional: To achieve the desired shape, flatten the dough balls slightly.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- 7
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking tray.
Tip: Optional: To speed up the cooling process, place the tray in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- 8
To assemble the ice cream sandwiches, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies.
Tip: Optional: To prevent the ice cream from melting, place the sandwiches in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- 9
Drizzle melted dark chocolate chips over the top of the ice cream.
- 10
Sprinkle with chilli powder and cinnamon, if desired.
Tip: Optional: To enhance the flavour, use a combination of dark and milk chocolate chips.
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