Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
Locally made. Rotating flavor.
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream
Cookies
Method
Ice Cream Preparation
- 1
Combine the Dairy
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Mix Cornstarch
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the warm milk mixture to form a slurry. Stir until smooth.
- 3
Thicken the Ice Cream Base
Add the cornstarch slurry back into the saucepan. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Flavor the Ice Cream
Remove from heat and stir in your chosen flavoring (pureed fruit, melted chocolate, etc.). Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 5
Churn the Ice Cream
Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the churned ice cream to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Cookie Preparation
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 8
Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 9
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 10
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 11
Scoop Cookies
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 12
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembly
- 13
Sandwich the Ice Cream
Once both the ice cream and cookies are ready, scoop a generous amount of ice cream onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
- 14
Freeze the Sandwiches
Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
