

That’s because the ice cream sandwiches will be amazing even without it – so, if you’re in a rush or just lacking patience, you can just slice up the initial ice cream sandwich slab and enjoy these without a chocolate shell. (You could try using espresso powder as an alternative, though I haven’t tested it so I can’t guarantee whether or not it will work.)Īs you probably noticed, I listed the chocolate almond shell as “optional” in the bullet point list above. That way, you can add a lot of flavour without having to add too much extra liquid, which could interfere with getting the perfect sponge and ice cream texture. I used instant coffee in both the sponge and the ice cream layer, because it allows you to make a highly concentrated coffee solution. crisp, crunchy chocolate almond shell (optional).These ice cream sandwiches have three components:
#BOSTON CREAM PIE CUPCAKES FREE#
So, if you want to avoid a combined sugar-and-caffeine rush, feel free to make them with decaf coffee instead.
#BOSTON CREAM PIE CUPCAKES FULL#
I really stuffed them full of coffee – I’m a big believer in that if you’re making a coffee dessert, it should be almost overflowing with coffee flavour, and these 100% fulfil that requirement. They’re guaranteed to be a hit with everyone, regardless of whether or not they follow a gluten and/or dairy free diet. These coffee ice cream sandwiches are (due to popular demand) both gluten free AND dairy free – not that you could possibly tell. (Though honestly, it’s a great problem to have, especially during a heatwave!) If you missed them, definitely check out the gluten free chocolate ice cream sandwiches and the gluten free lemon blueberry version as well, both are incredibly delicious. This is actually the third ice cream sandwich recipe I’m sharing within the space of about a month… what can I say, since I started making them I simply can’t stop. It combines three of my all-time favourite things: coffee, chocolate and ice cream sandwiches – and it’s absolutely fabulous. I’m officially OBSESSED with this recipe.

Plus, they’re gluten and dairy free – not that you could possibly tell. They’re really easy to make and taste absolutely incredible, with a soft, fluffy coffee sponge, a creamy no-churn coffee ice cream centre and a deliciously crisp, crunchy chocolate almond shell. If you’re a coffee and ice cream lover, you NEED to make these coffee ice cream sandwiches.
