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Wafer ice cream sandwich recipe
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Wafer ice cream sandwich

Creamy ice cream meets crispy wafers for a delicious combination. These wafer ice cream sandwiches can be eaten comfortably out of the hand and are ideal as a summer snack, even at a garden party. There is guaranteed to be something for everyone among the three flavors. You can make the wafer ice cream sandwich at home with just three ingredients using the recipe.
Course Dessert
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling time 5 hours
Servings 12 pieces per variety

Equipment

  • rectangular tin

Ingredients

for the classic wafer ice cream sandwich

  • 800 g cream cold
  • 480 g sweetened condensed milk cold
  • 2 rectangular tort wafer sheets (plain wafer sheets) (in my case approx. 10.5 inch x 10.5 inch)

for the wafer caramel ice cream sandwich

  • 800 g cream cold
  • 480 g caramelized sweetened condensed milk cold
  • 2 rectangular tort wafer sheets (plain wafer sheets) (in my case approx. 10.5 inch x 10.5 inch)

for the wafer chocolate ice cream sandwich

  • 800 g cream cold
  • 480 g sweetened condensed milk cold
  • 30 g cocoa powder
  • 2 rectangular tort wafer sheets (plain wafer sheets) (in my case approx. 10.5 inch x 10.5 inch)

Instructions

Preparation of the classic wafer ice cream sandwich

  • Line a suitable rectangular baking tin or casserole dish with baking paper and place one of the two tort wafer sheets in it. Put the second sheet to one side for now.
  • Place cream and sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl and whip until creamy.
  • Pour the cream mixture onto the wafer sheet in the tin, spread it evenly over the entire sheet and smooth it out.
  • Place the second wafer sheet on top of the cream mixture and press down lightly.
  • Place the tin with the ice cream in the freezer for approx. 5 - 8 hours until it sets.
  • Remove the large wafer ice cream sandwich from the tin using the baking paper and quickly cut it into several small pieces (12 pieces in my case).
  • Place the wafer ice cream sandwiches in the freezer until ready to eat.

Preparation of the wafer caramel ice cream sandwich

  • Line a suitable rectangular baking tin or casserole dish with baking paper and place one of the two tort wafer sheets in it. Put the second sheet to one side for now.
  • Place cream and caramelized sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl and whip until creamy.
  • Pour the caramel cream mixture onto the wafer sheet in the tin, spread it evenly over the entire sheet and smooth it out.
  • Place the second wafer sheet on top of the caramel cream mixture and press down lightly.
  • Place the tin with the ice cream in the freezer for approx. 5 - 8 hours until it sets.
  • Remove the large wafer caramel ice cream sandwich from the tin using the baking paper and quickly cut it into several small pieces (12 pieces in my case).
  • Place the wafer caramel ice cream sandwiches in the freezer until ready to eat.

Preparation of the wafer chocolate ice cream sandwich

  • Line a suitable rectangular baking tin or casserole dish with baking paper and place one of the two tort wafer sheets in it. Put the second sheet to one side for now.
  • Place cream and sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl and whip until creamy.
  • Add cocoa powder and beat briefly to form a homogeneous chocolate mixture.
  • Pour the chocolate cream mixture onto the wafer sheet in the tin, spread it evenly over the entire sheet and smooth it out.
  • Place the second wafer sheet on top of the chocolate cream mixture and press down lightly.
  • Place the tin with the ice cream in the freezer for approx. 5 - 8 hours until it sets.
  • Remove the large wafer chocolate ice cream sandwich from the tin using the baking paper and quickly cut it into several small pieces (12 pieces in my case).
  • Place the wafer chocolate ice cream sandwiches in the freezer until ready to eat.

Notes

  • Use cold ingredients for the recipe.
  • You can adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk depending on how sweet you like your wafer ice cream sandwich.
  • Tort wafers are available in Russian stores, some large German supermarkets and online.
  • You can also stir fruit puree, nuts and chocolate chips into the ice cream mixture. You can find lots of ideas for refining here in the article above.
  • Round tort wafer sheets are also suitable for making the ice cream sandwich. Then cut it into pieces of any shape.
  • Take note of the detailed tips and tricks for making the wafer ice cream sandwich at the top of the article.