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Walnut shortbread dulce de leche ice cream sandwich

A delightful treat that combines rich flavors and textures in a single bite, featuring buttery walnut shortbread and creamy dulce de leche ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour For the base of the cookies.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt To enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped walnut Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Creates a rich texture in the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the dough and gives it a light texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor to the cookies.
  • 1 cup milk A key ingredient for making the ice cream creamy.
  • 2 cups heavy cream Ensures a rich and smooth ice cream texture.
  • 1 2/3 cups dulce de leche The star ingredient that brings sweetness and caramel flavor to the ice cream.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness of the dulce de leche in the ice cream.
  • 1 cup chopped walnut For rolling on the sides of the sandwiches, adding extra crunch.

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare Cookie Dough - Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl, then mix in chopped walnuts for added flavor and texture.
  2. Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar - Beat softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy; add vanilla extract and mix in flour-walnut mixture until just incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Chill Dough - Form dough into a disc shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Bake Cookies - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), roll out chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness, cut out rounds, chill briefly, and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Step 5: Make Ice Cream Base - Combine milk, heavy cream, salt, and dulce de leche in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring until completely dissolved.
  6. Step 6: Assemble Sandwiches - Cut out discs of frozen ice cream using a cookie cutter and layer between two walnut shortbread cookies, optionally rolling the sides with more chopped walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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