Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Sandwiches featuring warm, freshly baked cinnamon rolls paired with creamy vanilla ice cream. Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls are sliced and frozen briefly to hold a generous scoop of ice cream, then topped off with the classic icing drizzle for a perfect warm-and-cold treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 10 large store-bought unbaked cinnamon rolls with icing packet (such as Pillsbury Grands!)
Ice Cream
- 1 1/2 gallons vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 375°F (190°C). Place the unbaked cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet spaced evenly, then bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Slice and Freeze Rolls: Once cooled, slice each cinnamon roll horizontally through the middle to create top and bottom halves. Arrange these halves cut-side up on a clean baking sheet and place in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until they are firm and slightly hardened, which helps the ice cream stay in place.
- Prepare Ice Cream and Icing: While the rolls freeze, leave the icing packet at room temperature to soften for easy drizzling. Also let the vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping and spreading.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Scoop approximately 1/2 cup of softened vanilla ice cream onto the bottom half of each cinnamon roll. Using a spoon or offset spatula, spread the ice cream evenly over the roll. Then top with the corresponding roll half. Finally, drizzle the softened icing over the top of each sandwich for that signature sweet glaze finish.
Notes
- Freezing the cinnamon roll halves before assembling helps prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- Softening the ice cream slightly makes it easier to spread and creates a smooth sandwich texture.
- Use any favorite vanilla ice cream brand to customize sweetness or texture.
- These sandwiches are best served immediately after assembly but can be stored briefly in the freezer.
- To make portioning easier, use an ice cream scoop for consistent amounts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
