[Chocolate and ANZAC ice cream sandwiches]
Thank you to everyone who played along with my chocolate dilemma. You all well and truly ignited my creativity and I’ve had the difficult task of choosing what to make! Without further ado, here’s my first solution.
Some of your comments mentioned biscuits, ice cream and peanut butter among other delicious things, which made me immediately think of this combo. I went to the shops to search for ginger snaps but a a packet of ANZAC biscuits caught my eye and there was no turning back.
The Bear absolutely loves ANZAC biscuits. I’ve made them for him many times, but he says they’re never as good as the ones his Mum makes. He remembers coming home from school to a freshly baked batch - she’s a talented lady that Mama Bear.
For those of you who don’t know what ANZAC biscuits are, you can read about them here. They’re made of rolled oats, dessicated coconut, golden syrup and butter. In my humble opinion, they’re the best ‘bread’ for these sandwiches, but feel free to substitute other biscuits and chocolate spread if you don’t have access to the Nestle product (maybe try Nutella).
But don’t think I’ve finished with this product yet! I loved the comments about ricotta and choux pastry, so expect more chocolate recipes in the very near future - it’s a 3 part series at the very least!
One last thing: This recipe has been entered into Grace’s Beat The Heat event over at her blog A Southern Grace. She’s a fab baker living in NY - her Cinnamon cake with cinnamon frosting has stolen my heart.
Happy cooking, Christie
Chocolate and ANZAC ice cream sandwiches
I’m not going to provide amounts because it depends on how thick you like it! This is just a guide - please experiment to your heart’s content - the possibilities are endless.
ANZAC biscuits
Nestle Top n Fill Chocolate Flavour
Smooth peanut butter
Vanilla ice cream
Spread chocolate onto the back of one biscuit. Top with a dollop of peanut butter and a scoop of ice cream. Place another biscuit on top and sandwich together.
Leave to stand for 3-5 minutes to allow the ice cream to melt slightly. Repeat as many times as desired.
Serve one or two per person.
20 responses so far ↓
1 Ju'eta Amir // Jul 23, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Maybe 10 per person? That looks awesome!!
2 noble pig // Jul 23, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I don’t think I’ve heard of anzac! But these look so melty, yummy, sinful and delicious. They really are a site, just beautiful. Thanks for taking us on you adventure.
3 Y // Jul 23, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Christie, that looks so wrong it must be right! I have to admit, my immediate reaction to your chocolate dilemma was to suggest that you chuck the darn tins out, but it looks like you’re putting them to very good use so it’s just as well I kept my trap shut!
4 andreea // Jul 23, 2008 at 11:34 pm
this is sin between two aznac biscuits
5 brilynn // Jul 24, 2008 at 9:43 am
I love anzax cookies and I love ice cream, these are all good!
6 jmez // Jul 24, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Whoa! Christie… You have out done yourself! dopeness!
7 Dragon // Jul 24, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I also haven’t hear of anzac but man, I love the look of these!! Great job.
8 Christie // Jul 24, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Ju’eta - you can definitely have 10 if you like!
Noble Pig - sinful, that’s a good word.
Y - I was tempted too! But then I got so many fab suggestions!
Andreea - That’s true!
Brilynn - I hope you make them.
Jmez and Dragon - Thank you *bows*
9 Kevin // Jul 25, 2008 at 10:54 am
Those look so good! Chocolate cravings rising…
10 Sophie // Jul 25, 2008 at 12:13 pm
I’d never heard of anzac biscuits until now :). Wow, what a yummy ice cream sandwich! Sounds like a chocolate lover’s dessert, for sure :D.
11 Tartelette // Jul 25, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Love Anzac biscuits… just can’t stop and to see these as sandwich cookies…yum!
12 Mallika // Jul 26, 2008 at 3:17 am
Christie - you have a beautiful blog here! Thanks so much for stopping by mine, and now I’ve discovered you.
13 Annmaree // Jul 26, 2008 at 11:19 am
Bicuits with Chocolate with Ice Cream with Peanut Butter! Wow, What a taste overload!!!
I can feel the sugary palpatations now!
I was having the exact same dilemma as you were having with the Top’n'Fill which is how I came across your site!
I’ve been looking for recipes to use with this and havent managed to find many. I have posted 2 nice ones I’ve found but havent tried as yet.
I plan to make the muffins tomorrow so I will let you know how they turn out if you like!
14 Laura @ Hungry and Frozen // Jul 26, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Oh brilliant. Never thought of doing this with Anzac biscuits
15 Christie // Jul 26, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Kevin - I hope you found yourself some chocolate
Sophie - And peanut butter lovers too (me!).
Tartelette - Wow, thanks for stopping by. I love your blog!
Mallika - Thank you. I love your easy Indian cooking, delicious.
Annmaree - Please do! I’m working on a cheesecake recipe to be featured shortly…
Laura - Hope you give it a go - yum!
16 tangobaby // Jul 29, 2008 at 9:02 am
Oh hello! These look fabulous. There is an Aussie market not too far from here…I wonder if they sell that chocolate spread? I should go check it out.
17 Haley // Jul 30, 2008 at 6:41 am
We’d like to invite you to participate in our July berry recipe contest. All competitors will be placed on our blogroll, and the winner will receive a fun prize! Please email me, haleyglasco@gmail.com, if you’re interested. Feel free to check out our blog for more details: http://blog.keyingredient.com/2008/06/06/key-ingredient-cooks-kitchen-recipe-contest/
Thanks,
Haley
KI Blogger
18 Syrie // Jul 31, 2008 at 9:20 am
Looks absolutely sinful and perfect!
19 tommy // Sep 25, 2008 at 11:33 am
YUUUUUMMMM… im makin these. After the kids r in bed of course!
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