Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches (Printable)
Tart key lime ice cream sandwiched by crisp graham cracker cookies for a chilled summer delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Key Lime Ice Cream
01 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
03 - 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
04 - 1/3 cup fresh key lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon key lime zest
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Graham Cracker Cookies
08 - 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
09 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
13 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1 large egg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, key lime juice, key lime zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl until fully incorporated.
02 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture until smooth.
03 - Line a 9 by 9 inch pan with parchment paper. Spread the ice cream mixture evenly into the pan and smooth the surface. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours until firm.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In one bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in egg and vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Scoop 16 tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and flatten each cookie slightly.
06 - Bake cookies at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden at the edges. Cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - After the ice cream has set, use a round cookie cutter matching the cookie size to cut ice cream discs. Place each disc between two cookies to form sandwiches.
08 - Serve sandwiches immediately, or wrap them individually and freeze until needed.
# Expert Hacks:
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- The mix of creamy ice cream and crumbly cookies is so satisfying, you’ll be tempted to sneak one before they freeze.
- Unlike most ice cream desserts, this one is easy to make ahead, making it your secret weapon for heatwave gatherings.
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- If your ice cream isn’t frozen solid before assembly, it’ll ooze everywhere—patience honestly pays off.
- Switching to regular limes in a pinch works, but it misses that signature tartness—double the zest if you can’t get key limes.
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- Using a metal cookie cutter for the ice cream discs is much easier than plastic—run it under warm water between cuts.
- Adding a pinch more salt to the cookie dough really balances the sweetness and highlights the lime.