I can’t wait until David gets home this evening to let him know August 2nd is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day #IceCreamSandwichDay. I don’t know about you but I need to go to Dairy Queen for one of there Ice Cream Sandwiches. Would you like to join me?
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is celebrated every year on August 2nd conjuring up visions of our favorite Summer treat Ice Cream Sandwiches. A Ice Cream Sandwich is a simple thing, really, but oh, what deliciousness!
In our American version, you would take two rectangular or circular flat Cookies made of Chocolate or Oatmeal and match them with your favorite flavor of Ice Cream. Then, make this creation into a neat little Sandwich. There’s nothing better than the taste of a Sugary sweet, Ice Cold creaminess and sometimes, Chocolate treat all together in one good dessert!
Many Countries around the world have their own version of the Ice Cream Sandwich. In Vietnam, street vendors sell Ice Cream stuffed between two layers of Bread. I think I would pass on because Bread and Ice Cream doesn’t sound good. What do you think?
In Iran, Pistachio or Rose-flavored Ice Cream is sandwiched between two thin Wafers. Again I will pass on this creation. What about you? No matter how you stuff it, the good, old Yankee version of an Ie Cream Sandwich on National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is a must have treat.
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day Activities
- You should go online today to get ideas for Ice Cream Sandwich creations. Then head to your grocery store to purchase the ingredients and make your own Ice Cream Sandwiches. Most importantly, make that dessert with love!
- here’s nothing better than scarfing down a Ice Cream Sandwich in a Ice Cream Shop. Some of these Ice Cream Stores have black and white floors and brass handles on all the fixtures. Relive your childhood by enjoying a Ice Cream Sandwich in a jewel of an old-fashioned Ice Cream Parlour and escape the high tech world for just a little while.
- Purchase a Ice Cream Sandwich to give to someone you love.
Why We Love National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
- When making a Ice Cream Sandwich there is endless flavors you can use if you don’t like Vanilla. Or Caramel? You don’t even have to use Sherbet because there’s an Ice Cream flavor out there that’s just right for you.
- When you’re sad, a Ice Cream Sandwich will be there to brighten your day because Ice Cream is a great pick-me-up that can help you through breakups, heartaches and other major causes of sadness. Just watch your calories or you’ll be depressed all over again.
- During the Summertime, you can cool off with a delicious Ice Cream Sandwich. In the Winter, pour Hot Fudge onto your Ice Cream Sandwich for the ultimate Ice Cream dessert.
Recipe for Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 containers (1.5 qt. ea.) Breyers® Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 jar strawberry ice cream topping
- 24 graham crackers, whole
- 1 jar (8 oz.) hot fudge topping
Directions
- Soften Vanilla Ice Cream at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, line two 9-inch square baking pans with aluminum foil.
- Arrange 6 Graham Crackers on bottom of each prepared pan.
- Scrape 1 container Ice Cream into medium bowl.
- Add Strawberry Ice Cream topping and stir together to swirl topping into Ice Cream.
- Spoon over Graham Crackers in 1 of the pans.
- Top with 6 Graham Crackers.
- Repeat using remaining container of Ice Cream, hot Fudge Ice Cream topping and Graham Crackers.
- Freeze 4 hours before cutting and serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and Davd Cates
