Description
Delight in these charming Heart Shaped Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches, featuring fluffy waffles paired with creamy ice cream, then dipped in a luscious homemade chocolate ganache and finished with festive heart-shaped sprinkles. Perfect for a fun and romantic treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Waffles
- Waffles – homemade or store bought (quantity as needed for 8 sandwiches)
Ice Cream
- 1 pint ice cream of your choice
Chocolate Ganache
- 16 oz good quality chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Toppings
- Heart shaped sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Place the 16 oz of chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl and set aside.
- Heat Cream: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 cup of heavy cream just until it is about to boil, watching carefully to avoid overheating.
- Combine Cream and Chocolate: Turn off the stove and immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Do not stir; let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
- Mix Ganache: After 5 minutes, use a whisk or spatula to stir gently in a circular motion from the center outwards until the ganache is smooth, fully combined, and lump-free.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Sandwich your choice of ice cream between two heart-shaped waffles, then carefully dip the edges of the sandwich into the chocolate ganache, allowing excess to drip off.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately decorate the ganache-coated edges with heart shaped sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Freeze: Place the assembled sandwiches on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour to set the ganache and firm up the ice cream before serving.
Notes
- Waffles can be toasted lightly before assembling for extra crispness.
- Use firm ice cream to prevent melting during assembly.
- Feel free to customize with different ice cream flavors or sprinkle designs.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute with coconut cream and vegan chocolate chips.
- Ganache can be reheated gently if it hardens before dipping.
