Here it is! The final post of the three related recipes I wanted to share with you. Yesterday and the day before, you saw recipes for homemade Graham Crackers and Roasted Marshmallow Ice Cream. These two were leading up to today's S'more Ice Cream Sandwiches.
I thought about making these a long time ago, and when I discovered that July is National Ice Cream Month, I knew I had to make these to enjoy with our Fourth of July weekend party guests. Because I didn't have an exact method to follow, I was a little nervous about how they would turn out, but they were absolutely perfect and exactly what I imagined. It was important for me to use a graham cracker cookie to sandwich a thick layer of marshmallow ice cream with a gooey layer of chocolate ganache. To me, it just wouldn't be as gourmet and exciting to use boxed graham crackers, a chocolate ice cream and marshmallow sauce.
I was very pleased with the way these resembled traditional s'mores with the roasted marshmallow smack atop the ooey gooey chocolate, yet containing the appearance and consistency of a true ice cream sandwich. Once you have the ice cream and graham crackers made, these are a piece of cake to assemble. You can then decide whether you want to serve them to guests, or just keep them in your freezer to relish yourself.
And, if you don't know what a s'more is ("you're killing me Smalls!"), I think one of my favorite movies of all-time explains it very well:
https://youtu.be/XlddDZkkxCc
S'more Ice Cream Sandwiches
Yield: Makes about 8 - 10 sandwiches, depending on the size of your graham crackers
Homemade Graham Crackers
Roasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
Chocolate Ganache
When making the ice cream, after churning in your freezer bowl, spread the ice cream in a 9x13 parchment-lined pan. Freeze overnight.
The next day, match your graham crackers into pairs by size. Make the ganache and spread a thin layer on one cookie from each pair. Set on a baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes to partially harden the chocolate. (This will create a sturdier base for holding the ice cream.)
Remove the ice cream from the pan by lifting the parchment paper and set on a cutting board. Using a knife, cut the ice cream into squares or rectangles equal to the size of your graham crackers, one portion for each pair of grahams. Place the ice cream square on the ganache and sandwich the other graham cracker on top, gently pressing together. Return back to the baking sheet and freeze until hard. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper and keep stored in the freezer.
Sue Gladd says
Nikki,
I think this is just about my most favorite thing I've ever seen on your blog!!! What a creation...love every ingredient...
XO
Jacqueline Selph says
The link for the chocolate ganache is broken. I really wanted to make these, but wasn't sure which ganache to use. Thanks!
Nikki Gladd says
Sorry about that Jacqueline. I fixed it. Let me know if it still doesn't work. 🙂
joe says
This reminds me of the sandwich ice creams we had during our school days.....
Lolly says
Oh I just made homemade graham crackers this past week and I can't tell you how excited I am to see this recipe!
Erin says
Yum yum and yum!
Jackie says
These look amazing! I love Smores. your photos are wonderful too, it looks like you are already shooting RAW. Do you use a macro lens?
Nikki says
Thanks, Jackie! Yes, I primarily use a macro lens, but none of my photos are shot in RAW....yet. 🙂
Amanda says
I have been a long time reader but have not yet made a comment. Not only are you an encouraging women of God but you are the kind of wife women should look up to! I LOVE this idea...I have just recently moved from the Midwest and miss bonfires and s'mores the most!! Thank you so much for this post 🙂 I will be trying this out tomorrow!
susan says
these look perfect!
Josie says
omg, yum! I definitely want to make these this summer - and I love that you referenced The Sandlot - one of my favorite movies of all time!
sliceofsouthern says
I love this! Thanks for such a great idea. Can't wait to make this.
Annie says
I love everything about these, Nikki! Can't wait to try them.
Gretchen @ flowercityfoodie.com says
Thanks for the great instructions! I am planning on making homemade ice cream sandwiches for my son's 3rd birthday party, and your tips are so helpful.
Alida says
These look incredible! What a great idea!
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Awesome! I've been wanting to make my own ice cream sandwiches and smore ice cream sandwiches sounds awesome!
Blog is the New Black says
Genius!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
I love everything about this!
Quyen - Kitchen Runway says
These are so cute! I love them and you're right the look does stay true to a traditional s'mores. What a great summer treat! The Sandlot one of my favorite childhood movies! 🙂