Description
These Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Sandwiches combine the warm, gooey sweetness of freshly baked cinnamon rolls with the cool creaminess of vanilla ice cream to create a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 10 large store-bought unbaked cinnamon rolls with icing packets (such as Pillsbury Grands!)
Ice Cream
- 1 1/2 gallons vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 375°F (190°C). Place the cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked through. Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Slice and Freeze: Slice each cinnamon roll in half horizontally through the middle. Lay the halves on a clean baking sheet with the cut side up. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the cinnamon roll halves until they are firm, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Prepare Icing and Ice Cream: While the cinnamon rolls are freezing, let the icing packets sit at room temperature to loosen. Also, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Scoop about 1/2 cup of the softened vanilla ice cream onto the bottom half of each frozen cinnamon roll. Use a spoon or offset spatula to spread the ice cream evenly. Place the top halves of the cinnamon rolls over the ice cream to form sandwiches. Drizzle the warmed icing over the top of each sandwich for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure cinnamon rolls are completely cooled before slicing to prevent them from becoming too soft and breaking apart.
- Freezing the roll halves before assembling helps the ice cream melt less quickly during sandwich preparation.
- You can substitute vanilla ice cream for other flavors like caramel or butter pecan for a unique twist.
- Serves best immediately after assembly, but can be refrozen for a short period if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll ice cream sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, vanilla ice cream dessert, easy ice cream sandwiches, baked cinnamon roll dessert
