We had an ice cream party over the weekend. And there wasn't a kid in sight!
It was grown-ups only and it was the most fun I can recall having in a long time. Everyone brought a dozen of their favorite cookies and we supplied the ice cream, nuts, sprinkles, chopped candy bars, chopped hard candies, cherries (both fresh and maraschino), homemade chocolate, caramel and hot fudge sauce and pretty much anything else we could think of. And then we all went to town coming up with fun and unique flavors! A few of us broke out the blender and made some boozie milkshakes, too.
The inspiration for the party came from Häagen-Dazs® who asked if I'd create "the perfect moment" with their ice cream. A perfect moment to me is almost always some kind of party, with friends and family around, great food, cocktails and a lot of laughs. So that's what we did, and it was SO much fun to end our meal making our own ice cream sandwiches! Häagen-Dazs® shipped me 8 pints of their Dulce de Leche ice cream and I picked up a few more pints for the party so there was a good variety of flavors. The overwhelming favorite flavor was the Dulce de Leche so it's no big surprise that my favorite ice cream sandwich was the Dulce de Leche with Toasted Pecans and topped and homemade Salted Caramel Sauce! I'm still dreaming of it...
It's simple to make, too. Just whip up a batch of your favorite cookies (I used chocolate chip & pecan) then, using a very sharp knife, slice your pint of Häagen-Dazs® crosswise right through the carton! Using a cookie cutter approximately the same size as your cookies, cut out a circle and place between two cookies. Eat your sandwich immediately or pop into a freezer bag to save for later. I found that one pint made four large sized sandwiches, but you could easily do five or six if you sliced the ice cream into thinner slices. Just be certain your ice cream is very frozen when you slice into it and it'll work like a charm. If you have any trouble just run your knife under hot water before slicing.
I highly suggest putting your sandwich in a dish and drizzling the salted caramel sauce over it. It takes it from a fun treat to something pretty amazing!
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Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
You had me at salted caramel.
What a brilliant idea for a party! I've been dreaming up an appetizers & desserts only potluck party...and now I'm adding ice cream bar to the list:)
the wicked noodle says
That's awesome, Sarah!! You will love them 🙂
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
Oh my gosh this looks heavenly!!
the wicked noodle says
Thank you, Liz!
Drake says
I love Häagen-Dazs! Great idea to just use a knife and just cut it. Maybe it works even better if you put the knife in hot water first 🙂
the wicked noodle says
Thanks, Drake!
Laura says
Sweet Jesus.
the wicked noodle says
lol, Laura!! 🙂
Minnie@thelady8home says
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! That sounds real real fun, just my kind 🙂 Those sandwiches look so exquisite and flavorful that I'm surprised Häagen-Dazs® didn't hire you outright! You are one cool whip.
the wicked noodle says
You are too funny, Minnie!! I wish they'd hire me outright, too 😉
wok with ray says
Now, that is my kind of party and my kind of sandwich -- perfect for the this hot summer. Your photo with the the caramel toppings is driving me crazy; it looks amazing, Kristy!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much, Ray!!
Carrie | acookgrowsinbrooklyn says
These sweet sandwiches look seriously delicious. I thought you had me at the toasted pecans, but then you really sold me at that salted caramel sauce. Everything about this looks divine. No kids allowed for this kind of kicked-up ice cream sandwich!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much, Carrie!
CarleneFutureRD says
Gorgeous photos! I love ice cream sandwiches and pecan cookies with the dulce de leche center? Genius.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Carlene! xo
thyme (sarah) says
Wow. Wow. Does that ever look good! I love the idea of a 'no kid' party with these kinds of treats.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Sarah!
myfudo says
Your pictures made me drool...Amazing treats!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much!!
Amy says
Ice Cream Social for grown-ups...brilliant! I pinned ideas for a S'mores Bar and I love this idea, too. The Dulce de Leche would be the first to disappear over here also. This no junk food challenge we're on sucks!
Amy says
OH. WHAT. FUN. Ice Cream Social for grown-ups...brilliant! I pinned ideas for a S'mores Bar and I love this idea, too. The Dulce de Leche would be the first to disappear over here also. This no junk food challenge we're on sucks!
the wicked noodle says
I'll save you an ice cream sandwich, Amy! Hang in there - you can do it!
Shannon says
Those photos are drool-worthy!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Shannon!
Magic of Spice says
Oh my, and I am not the biggest ice cream person! That first shot is just amazing...I will be having ice cream dreams for sure 🙂
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much - you're too kind!!
Russell at Chasing Delicious says
These ice cream sandwiches look incredible! Yum!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Russell!
Valerie says
Your photos are mesmerizing, I think I just stared at them for about 5 minutes. What a great idea to use a cookie cutter to slice the ice cream! (I would have been all over the boozy milkshakes...and once that cat has been released from the bag, no food is safe.) 😀
the wicked noodle says
Valerie, you always make me laugh!! Thanks for the sweet comment 🙂
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
Oh how I love cookies and ice cream...and cookies stuffed with ice cream with dulce de leche? Sign. Me. Up. !!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Julia! 🙂
Leslie Green says
A grown up Ice cream party??? Thats my kinda party!
the wicked noodle says
You and me both, Leslie!
marla says
Oh my word do these look AMAZING!!!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much, Marla!!
Lynna says
one of my favorite flavors from haagen dazs is their dulce de leche!
the wicked noodle says
It's soooo good, isn't it?!!
vianney says
the drizzle is amazing and slicing right through the container~genius!!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks vianney!
kitchenriffs says
Terrific idea for a party! I'm going to steal this! (OK, I'll give you credit.) Nice "pour" on the top photo! Really a fun post - thanks.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks KR! Feel free to steal away 🙂
Joan Nova says
Looks like fun -- beautiful execution on those sandwiches.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks Joan!
Sanjeeta kk says
Ohh..that dulce-de..drizzle is making me crazy..want..want...
the wicked noodle says
lol, Sanjeeta!!
Devin says
Looks like a fun, yummy weekend! What a crazy coincidence that we both posted ice cream sandwich recipes and homemade salted caramel recipes in the same week?! Great minds (or tummies) think alike! 🙂 I'm going to have to remember the roasted pecans when I can reintroduce nuts into my diet.
the wicked noodle says
Great minds for sure!
Stephanie says
Woah, you sliced right through the ice cream container?! You're a genius, Kristy! That's so much easier than dealing with scooping ice cream and squishing it between the cookies. Can't wait to try your method!
the wicked noodle says
lol, Steph!! It was one of those last minute decisions that happened to work well 🙂 Love it when that happens!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Ok, this sounds like too much fun!! I think my invitation got lost somewhere ;).
the wicked noodle says
You never need an invite, Laura! 🙂 xoxo