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Summer of Sandwiches: Vanilla Caramel & Saltines

Wed, 07/18/2007 - 9:01am by YumSugar
10,926 Views - 36 comments

What I'm about to say is going to sound a little crazy, but you're going to have to just trust me on this one. When I was a little kid, my uncle took me to an ice cream factory that made the most amazing ice cream sandwiches. There was a rich layer of vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two crisp saltine-style crackers. That's right, salty thin crackers. Before you knock it, you must absolutely give it a try - the salt/sweet combo works well, and the texture is perfect. I personally think they taste best when they're firm, but they're pretty good when the ice cream is gooping out of the sides too.

In order to indulge in this taste sensation, all you have to do is pick up a high-quality ice cream (I suggest vanilla, strawberry, or some sort of vanilla/caramel) and plain saltine crackers.

Choose a rectangular-packed ice cream (this way you can remove the packaging and cut into perfect squares) if possible - else scoop ice cream, place between saltines and use a knife to cut off the excess sides. Place into freezer until slightly-firm and serve!

Alternatively, if you plan on making a lot of sandwiches, you could spread ice cream onto baking sheet, place into freezer until firm and cut into perfect sized squares. No matter which route you choose, remember to have fun! Oh and trust me on this one, it's a delicious combo!

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36 Comments Add a Comment

  • Chica PooPoo72's picture
    Chica PooPoo72
    1

    You are so right! It does sound funny but the combinations is great. You get the crunchy and salty with the sweet!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • partysugar's picture
    partysugar
    2

    I'm going to give these a try this afternoon in the office. We have coffee ice cream and I always have saltines in my desk. Can't wait!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • AtatakaiSunshine's picture
    AtatakaiSunshine
    4

    Hmm, sounds intriguing. Lately I'm kind of a health freak, but I'll give these a try sometime soon Laughing out loud!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • crispet1's picture
    crispet1
    5

    I bet this works great and tastes very satisfying.

    Great pics, too cute with the ribbon!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • ALSW's picture
    ALSW
    6

    I'll definitely give this a shot! I'm on an ice cream kick lately and, I gotta say, that this would be great during those times that I'm craving sugar and salt!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • bfly1133's picture
    bfly1133
    7

    Oh I believe you! Our family does our own weird thing with soft serve and no one ever wants to try it. We'll get chocolate dipped cones, eat the chocolate off, and then dip the creamy soft serve into popcorn. Now it has to be the right popcorn without dripping butter, like what you get at a fair, or it tastes horrible! I think I will have to give the saltine ice cream sandwich a try. Smiling

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • LaLaLaurie06's picture
    LaLaLaurie06
    9

    I have Saltines at home! I love them! Maybe I'll have to make an ice cream stop tonight...

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • ccsugar's picture
    ccsugar
    10

    This sounds yummy! Sorta along the lines of dipping Wendy's french fries into a Frosty... Mmmmmm!!!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • smitten kitten's picture
    smitten kitten
    11

    I must try these. I love salty/sweet combos. I love adding salted peanuts to my ice cream, so this sounds just as good!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • psangel's picture
    psangel
    12

    sounds good..especially since I am craving sweet & salty at this moment

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • rbex's picture
    rbex
    13

    I'm pregnant and this sounds REALLY GOOD right now.

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • sweetheart_450's picture
    sweetheart_450
    14

    The moment I read the title, I was thinking the worst. So I decided to just try it. And, while it may look and sound odd, it doesn't taste half bad! I actually really liked it - Thanks Yum for the suggestion!!

    1 year 25 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Seraphim's picture
    Seraphim
    15

    this sounds awesome!!!!!!! i love food experimenting especially with sweets! Smiling

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • JBlondie's picture
    JBlondie
    16

    This sounds sooooooo yummy! I might have to make some when I get home tonight! It will be perfect for our almost 100 degree weather here!

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • jason's picture
    jason
    18

    salty and sweet is the best - like salted pretzels and slurpees.

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • ryanmcnitt's picture
    ryanmcnitt
    19

    this sounds like a no-brainer, why hadnt i thought of it sooner? thanks for the idea, im totally making these for my next dinner party, simple and im sure they are delicious!!!!

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • sophlb's picture
    sophlb
    20

    This sounds SO good. I was going to make myself some s'mores tonight but I might be changing my plans...

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • bidds626's picture
    bidds626
    21

    i make a saltine-sweet as well! i take saltines and bake them with brown sugar over the top. sprinkle chocolate chips while they're still hot and they melt in..freeze and they're the perfect treat!

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • vapidintuition's picture
    vapidintuition
    22

    My mom used to do this, only she'd freeze them until they were rock solid and then dip them in chocolate magic shell so they had a nice chocolate coating on them. Really good with tillamook strawberry ice cream.

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • YumSugar's picture
    YumSugar
    23

    vapid - oooh! your mom sounds like a smart lady!

    bidds - that sounds intriguing, next time you make it take a pic for us!

    bfly - popcorn as an ice cream topping!? i bet that's great!

    everyone else - you tried this yet??

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Atiyah's picture
    Atiyah
    25

    I love the taste of vanilla ice cream and ruffle potato chips. HMMM GOOD.

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • athenac's picture
    athenac
    27

    I was a little adamant about it, but I gave it a shot. The salt of the crackers and the sweetness of the ice cream really do compliment each other. I will definitely be eating this again!

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • Schaianne's picture
    Schaianne
    29

    Interesting ... I may have to try this ... especially with everyone raving about it.

    1 year 24 weeks ago Report Comment
  • cammei's picture
    cammei
    32

    Yummy, I'm going to try it with pistachio. What a great alternative to buying ice cream sandwiches.

    1 year 14 weeks ago Report Comment
  • amandaaa's picture
    amandaaa
    34

    i LOOOVE vanilla or chocolate frosting and ritz crackers. weird, but the buttery salty flavor combined with smooth and sweet is heaven.

    1 year 12 weeks ago Report Comment

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