Description
Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful treat that combines sweet and salty flavors with a unique texture from crunchy pretzels and rich, creamy salted caramel ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling)
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Boil the Pretzels: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it slightly into a thick round shape. In a large pot, bring about 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the baking soda carefully (it will bubble up). Boil each pretzel round for about 30 seconds, flipping halfway through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Pretzels: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake the pretzel rounds in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Make the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color. Be careful not to burn it. Once melted, add the butter and stir until melted and combined. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring (the mixture will bubble). Add the sea salt and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Ice Cream Sandwiches: Once the pretzel rounds are cool, place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on the flat side of one pretzel round. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, then top with another pretzel round, flat side down. Gently press together to form a sandwich.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle more salted caramel sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Enjoy immediately or freeze the sandwiches for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour and pretzels.
- For a dairy-free version, try coconut or almond milk ice cream and a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Wrap sandwiches individually in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container for storage.
- Let the ice cream soften slightly before spreading for a smoother layer.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Pretzel, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Dessert, Summer Treat