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    S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches with Vegan Marshmallow Ice Cream

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    By Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    Let’s just call this the year of the dairy-free “ice cream” sandwich here on Go Dairy Free. These s’mores ice cream sandwiches were inspired by National S’mores Day (yes, that’s today!), packages of Enjoy Life Vanilla Honey Graham Cookies and Chocolate Chunks, and the July 2015 cover of Cooking Light magazine.

    S'more Ice Cream Sandwiches - complete with homemade dairy-free marshmallow ice cream. The recipe is even gluten-free, top food allergy-friendly and vegan optional.

    But my version has many improvements over the Cooking Light recipe (in my humble opinion). For starters, these decadent delights are dairy-free, gluten-free, top food allergen-free and optionally vegan, and they taste AMAZING. Trust me, everyone will love them, special diet or not.

    Also, I use a rich chocolate coating rather than syrup, and, in true s’mores fashion, the chocolate is inside the graham goodness. Really, what were they thinking drizzling chocolate syrup on top of their s’mores ice cream sandwiches. I mean a) not proper s’mores order and b) who can eat that? Nonetheless, I thank them for the delicious idea and think that you will too.

    S'more Ice Cream Sandwiches - complete with homemade dairy-free marshmallow ice cream. The recipe is even gluten-free, top food allergy-friendly and vegan optional.Doesn’t that dairy-free ice cream look like a big puffy marshmallow?

    Note that I opted to use crunchy Honey Graham Cookies for these s’mores ice cream sandwiches rather than ordinary graham crackers – such a delicious step up and they are much sturdier than those brittle squares. For the chocolate, I chose Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks because they are top allergen-free, they melt very well, and are awesome to snack on while I wait for the ice cream to set up (okay, that last reason had a lot of pull).

    S'more Ice Cream Sandwiches - complete with homemade dairy-free marshmallow ice cream. The recipe is even gluten-free, top food allergy-friendly and vegan optional.This post is sponsored by Enjoy Life Foods, but seriously, I was just looking for an excuse to make these s’mores ice cream sandwiches. Wouldn’t you?

    Special Diet Notes: S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegetarian, and generally top food allergy-friendly.

    For vegan and vegetarian s’mores ice cream sandwiches, be sure to stick with vegan marshmallows (I tested with Dandies) and use the Enjoy Life Sugar Crisp or Double Chocolate crunchy cookies. As the name implies, the Vanilla Honey Graham cookies from Enjoy Life Foods do contain real honey, but their other crunchy cookies do not.

    Dairy-Free S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
     
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    Prep time
    30 mins
    Cook time
    10 mins
    Total time
    40 mins
     
    Note that the Prep time does not include chilling. There is definitely some patience involved in making ice cream sandwiches, but the payoff is worth it!
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 7 ice cream sandwiches
    Ingredients
    Marshmallow Ice Cream
    • ¾ cup lite coconut milk (I used So Delicious Lite Culinary Coconut Milk)
    • ½ tablespoon non-GMO cornstarch or tapioca starch
    • 1¼ cups full fat coconut milk (I used exactly 1 package So Delicious Culinary Coconut Milk)
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I used Simply Organic Pure Vanilla Flavoring)
    • 7 ounces miniature marshmallows (tested with vegan Dandies, too!)
    S'mores Assembly
    • 4 ounces (about ⅔ cup) Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mega Chunks
    • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
    • 1 (6.3-ounce) package Enjoy Life Vanilla Honey Graham Crunchy Cookies (see post for vegan options)
    Instructions
    1. To make the marshmallow ice cream, whisk the lite coconut milk with the starch in a medium bowl until the starch dissolves.
    2. Place the full fat coconut milk and sugar in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, whisking often, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a low boil. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Whisk in the lite coconut milk mixture, and continue whisking as it bubbles and thickens slightly for 2 minutes.
    3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let cool while you prepare the marshmallows.
    4. Spread the marshmallows on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned - keep a close eye - the timing may vary based on the type of marshmallows you use, your oven, and how close they are to the element. Flip the marshmallows and broil another 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
    5. Place the coconut milk mixture and the marshmallows in your blender and puree until smooth. Let cool 10 minutes, then place in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. If your ice cream maker insert needs to be frozen 24 hours too, make sure you put it in the freezer.
    6. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with one piece of plastic wrap, rising over the edges). Give the mixture in your blender another quick blend, then process it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. Once it is a soft serve consistency, scrape it into the prepared baking dish, even out, and freeze for several hours, or until firm.
    7. To assemble the s'mores ice cream sandwiches, melt the chocolate chunks with the coconut oil in a medium bowl. Let sit to cool slightly.
    8. Pull the marshmallow ice cream up from the dish and turn out onto a cutting board. Peel the plastic wrap off. Cut into 2¼ to 2½ inch circles or squares. Place one shape onto a cookie turned upside down. Drizzle with the melted chocolate (be quick, before it sets up!) and top with another cookie, right side up. Repeat with the remaining cookies, ice cream and chocolate.
    9. Wrap tightly and place the s'mores ice cream sandwiches in the freezer to solidify and store. Freeze any remaining ice cream in a smaller dish or as ice cream bars if you wish!
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    3. Leslie on January 1, 2016 6:38 pm

      Could you make this with a different non-dairy milk? My son is allergic to coconut and we are dairy intolerant. Any alternative milks would be appreciated! I really want to try these soon, they look delicious!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 1, 2016 7:03 pm

        Hi Leslie, no, this is coconut milk, not coconut milk beverage. It’s much richer than dairy-free milk beverages. A cashew cream would work but I’d have to test to figure out the ratios.

        Reply
    4. Lucie on August 13, 2015 3:12 pm

      Oh yum! I love s’more flavored everything but I’ve been missing out severely since I’ve gone vegan! This sounds like the perfect option though, I need to go vegan marshmallow hunting around local stores 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 14, 2015 8:20 am

        Yes, you’d be amazed by Dandies Lucie!

        Reply
    5. Healing Tomato on August 11, 2015 8:41 pm

      I love a good smores recipe. All that chocolate is definitely worth all the drool I am experiencing rightnow. This is great comfort food for dessert

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 12, 2015 7:57 am

        It is GOOOOOD chocolate too 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dreena Burton on August 11, 2015 7:21 pm

      Woah, you’re dialing my number with these goodies, Alisa!! We are fans of the Enjoy Life products, this is a great recipe idea, thanks.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 12, 2015 7:57 am

        I try!

        Reply
    7. Jennifer Stewart on August 11, 2015 8:48 am

      I have never made ice cream with marshmallows! I bet the texture is amazing! As well as the taste. I am going to make this for my gluten free friends and blow their minds:)

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 11, 2015 9:07 am

        Definitely creamy but with that telltale marshmallow finish.

        Reply
    8. Kathy Hester on August 11, 2015 8:29 am

      These are beautiful and just genius!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 11, 2015 9:07 am

        Thank you Kathy!

        Reply
    9. Marye on August 11, 2015 5:18 am

      These ice cream sandwiches are gorgeous! They look so yummy!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 11, 2015 10:27 am

        Thanks Marye!

        Reply
    10. Florian @ContentednessCooking on August 11, 2015 1:22 am

      These look so good, just perfect!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 11, 2015 10:27 am

        Thank you Florian!

        Reply
    11. Kare @ Kitchen Treaty on August 10, 2015 7:38 pm

      My daughter, who notoriously doesn’t like ANY food, just lit up when she saw these pics. “YUMMY!” I think these are in our near future. (I feel the same way.) 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 9:43 pm

        Well that is true praise! I hope you get the chance to enjoy it.

        Reply
    12. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious on August 10, 2015 1:38 pm

      OMG, I want one of these now!!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 2:18 pm

        If only I could ship them 🙂

        Reply
    13. Wendy on August 10, 2015 1:11 pm

      Oh, my! These look amazing!!!! I agree with the too pretty to eat, but I’m sure I won’t have that problem because I never make sweets look this good. Pinning and definitely going to make these for my boys.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 1:23 pm

        Thanks Wendy! I definitely haven’t had a problem eating them!

        Reply
    14. Sarah Hatfield on August 10, 2015 1:02 pm

      I can’t wait to show these to Katherine. She’ll want to make them right away. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 1:22 pm

        I hope you do! I bet K would love them – like a cool creamy jumbo marshmallow in the middle 🙂

        Reply
    15. Erin on August 10, 2015 12:56 pm

      Whoa!! These photos are gorgeous. I can’t wait to make this. Who knew there was a National S’Mores Day?! My kids are going to flip when I tell them… Of course we will have to celebrate.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 1:23 pm

        Thank you so much Erin! I know, once I found out there was a National S’mores Day, how could I not celebrate? 🙂

        Reply
    16. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer on August 10, 2015 12:50 pm

      I would never have guessed these were dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian (I have been wanting to make homemade vegetarian marshmallows forever, so if I do it now, I can easily make these dietary appropriate!) I honestly think they look beautiful and wish I could have one.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 1:24 pm

        Yes, you should! I haven’t tried homemade marshmallows yet, but have heard from many that they are fun and pretty easy, even without gelatin.

        Reply
    17. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah on August 10, 2015 11:11 am

      Loving that chocolate drizzle! You’d never now that wasn’t a giant marshmallow 😀

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 11:21 am

        I know – happy coincidence how much it looks like marshmallow!

        Reply
    18. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily on August 10, 2015 10:48 am

      How fun are these?? So cute too. It’s way to hot here in Phoenix to make traditional S’Mores so these are perfect! My kids will be in heaven!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 11:21 am

        Oh Phoenix in August – I bet that is toasty!

        Reply
    19. Des @ Life's Ambrosia on August 10, 2015 10:37 am

      These are so gorgeous!! Like seriously almost too pretty to eat. Almost! I loved using enjoy life chocolate when I had to avoid dairy while nursing my first son, they are so good!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 10:45 am

        Thank you Des – that means so much coming from you, your recipes always look delish! And yes, almost – we definitely ate them all 🙂

        Reply
    20. Kim on August 10, 2015 10:13 am

      OMG. That’s all. Perfect for my vegan and food-allergy family. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 10, 2015 10:44 am

        Glad you like Kim 🙂

        Reply

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