Description
Delightful ice cream sandwiches made from crispy puffed cereal, creamy peanut butter, and sweet jelly, perfect for summer days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups puffed cereal (Rice Krispies or other)
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup grape jelly or jam (or other flavors)
Instructions
- Prep Your Workspace: Clear a space on your kitchen counter and gather all your ingredients.
- Make the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the puffed cereal and peanut butter until thoroughly coated.
- Form the Sandwich Base: Line a small baking dish with parchment paper and press the cereal mixture into an even layer, about 1 inch thick.
- Freeze: Place the base in the freezer for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Ice Cream Layer: Spread a thick layer of ice cream over the base, then spoon on dollops of jelly among the ice cream.
- Complete the Sandwich: Press the remaining cereal mixture onto the jelly layer to form another sandwich layer on top.
- Final Freeze: Return the sandwich to the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Slice and Serve: Slice into squares or rectangles and serve immediately, or wrap individual sandwiches in plastic wrap for later.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter. Experiment with different ice cream flavors and cereals for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: ice cream sandwiches, dessert, summer treat, peanut butter and jelly, family recipe