Description
These Cereal Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful no-bake dessert combining colorful, crunchy cereal with creamy vanilla or fruity ice cream. Perfect for summer treats or fun gatherings, they feature a marshmallow-cereal crust that sandwiches a luscious ice cream filling, creating a colorful and delicious frozen dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Marshmallow Cereal Base
- 5 cups colorful cereal (like Fruity Pebbles or Froot Loops)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice Cream Layer
- 1 ½ quarts vanilla or fruity ice cream (slightly softened)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides to make removal easy.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine with Cereal: Quickly fold in the colorful cereal until all pieces are thoroughly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Form Bottom Layer: Using buttered hands or wax paper, press half of the cereal mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Add Ice Cream Layer: Spread the slightly softened ice cream evenly over the chilled cereal layer. Freeze again for 30 to 45 minutes, until the ice cream is firm.
- Add Top Layer: Press the remaining cereal mixture on top of the ice cream layer, forming the top sandwich layer. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until fully set.
- Serve: Lift the assembled dessert from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use your favorite cereal to create various fun flavor combinations and colors.
- For mini-sized sandwiches, use a muffin tin to create portion-controlled treats.
