Sunday, May 20, 2012

Sweet Sundays: Graham Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches


I must have a thing for 'faux' ice cream lately. I suppose these are definitely less caloric than the real deal. If you are looking for a quick, fun summer treat, these would be fantastic! I gave them the good ole college try this weekend because I plan to make them as a dessert for our Memorial Day BBQ. If you are looking for a recipe to get the kids involved in the kitchen, this is a SUPER easy (and yummy) one! We ended up with leftover "ice cream" and just used it as dip for the left over and broken graham crackers. I would totally make this again just for that purpose!

I originally found the recipe for these here, but I doctored it up to make a smaller batch. Here's what you do...
Graham Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches
1 small pkg of chocolate instant pudding
1/2 of a 8oz container of cool whip
milk (according to package directions on pudding)
1 box of your favorite graham crackers

Break the graham crackers into two squares and set aside. Mix the pudding according to the package directions. Then, fold in about half of the container of cool whip until it's well blended. Let the mixture set in the fridge for 20 minutes or so (just long enough so it's not too soft). Sandwich a good sized spoonful (maybe 2tbsp or so) between two graham cracker squares.
Dip the edges in sprinkles if you so choose and then freeze. 
So as not to squish these beauties I put a single layer of them on a cookie sheet and put that in the freezer for about 30min before I packed them in any kind of container.

I found some patriotic looking sprinkles at the grocery store. They will be perfect for Memorial Day!

Mmmmmm....don't you just want one? 
I set them out for a bit before serving them so they would soften a little. Very yummy, these were a hit for both kids and grown ups alike.

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11 comments:

  1. This really makes me wish I could have dairy!!

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    1. Aw... I've never tried, but could you make the pudding with something dairy free, or does the pudding powder have dairy in it too? I've never checked. Bummer :( thanks for stopping by though!

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  2. These look so yummy! I've tried them with actual ice cream and a bit of PB mixed in, but these look nice and creamy! My family will love them...whipping these up soon! :)

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    1. Thanks Gina :) I have never tried them the way you described. That's sounds very yummy too!

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  3. My two year old would love these. I love the addition of the sprinkles. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.

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    1. They are fun for the kids :) thanks Jenny!

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  4. These look so tasty! My son is only one so too young to be in the kirchen but who cares I still want to make them! :)

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    1. Thanks Candice. They are very yummy! He might not be able to make them but I bet he sure will enjoy eating them :)

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  5. These look delicious! I think my guy would love them.

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  7. These look really good! The filling doesn't squish out of the middle when you bite into them, does it? I would love to give these a try, thanks for posting! :)

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