Make these treats with frozen waffles and your favourite ice cream.

They are so easy and fun to make for the season!

I absolutely adore an ice cream treat in the summer and these waffle ice cream sandwiches are the easiest by far!

Choose your favourite ice cream and toppings, then have fun creating delicious ice cream sandwich combinations:

How to make an easy ice cream sandwich

• Waffle, vanilla ice cream and sprinkles or white chocolate chips on the outside
• Waffle, chocolate ice cream, peanut butter and chocolate dipped on the outside
• Waffle, chocolate ice cream, Nutella and chocolate dipped or chocolate sprinkles on the outside
• Waffle, strawberry ice cream and shredded coconut on the outside
• Waffle, strawberry ice cream and white chocolate chips on the outside

Using buttermilk waffles for this recipe is a nice, neutral flavour to carry the ice cream flavours and toppings. However, you could get super creative and use other waffle flavours too like chocolate!

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Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

These waffle ice cream sandwiches are made with frozen waffles so they are super easy to make! The perfect cool treat for the summer season.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword ice cream sandwich, waffles

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Freezing time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 frozen waffles
• 2-4 scoops ice cream, softened vanilla, chocolate or strawberry
• butter

Optional

Instructions

• Toast the frozen waffles. Spread with a bit of butter and cut the waffle in half. Spread any other fillings you are using (i.e. peanut butter, nutella).
• Place two scoops of ice cream on half of the waffle, spreading evenly. Then top the ice cream with the other half of the waffle.
• Optional: Garnish the outside with your favourite toppings.

  *Vanilla ice cream and sprinkles or white chocolate chipes on the outside.

  *Chocolate ice cream, peanut butter and chocolate dipped on the outside.

  *Chocolate ice cream, nutella and chocolate dipped or chocolate sprinkles on the outside.

  *Strawberry ice cream and shredded coconut on the outside.

  *Strawberry ice cream and white chocolate chips on the outside.
• Place waffle ice cream sandwiches in a parchment lined container or on a parchment lined cookie sheet in the freezer to firm up for at least 10-15 minutes before enjoying. Or leave in the freezer for at least 2 hours to fully set.

I cannot get enough of how simple these are to make and customize! If you’re a sprinkle fan like me you can absolutely cover each ice cream sandwich with sprinkles.

Other delicious ice cream sandwich flavour combinations

• Blackberry or raspberry ripple ice cream
• Pistachio ice cream then chocolate dip the waffle and sprinkle with chopped pistachios
• Chocolate waffles with strawberry or cookies n’ cream ice cream

There isn’t a better way to celebrate summer than this epic frozen treat.

More simple summer treats to love from the blog:

Strawberry Rhubarb Toasted Oat Sundaes

Grilled Peaches with Oat Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream

Summer Fruit with Whipped Cream

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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Packed with bright and fresh ingredients like peas, arugula and fresh herbs, every bite is delightful.

Make this for an easy summer dinner or pack it up for a picnic!

This recipe is not your typical pasta salad; it’s light and fresh with a lovely lemon and oregano vinaigrette. It’s like summer in a bowl!

What makes this recipe even better is it’s simplicity; it truly comes together in under 25 minutes. And that’s why it’s a part of my Simple Summer Series!

Everything You’ll Need to Make this Easy Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad

Cheese Tortellini: Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini works best in this salad.

Green Peas: Use fresh peas or simply defrost frozen peas.

Arugula: Fresh, crisp arugula adds a nice bite to this pasta salad.

Parmesan Cheese: Adds a bit of saltiness and creaminess to the dish.

Fresh Herbs: Parsley and basil are the best mix of herbs to complement all of the other flavours.

Garlic: A flavour booster in the salad dressing.

Olive Oil: The base of the pasta salad vinaigrette.

Lemon: Lemon juice is the other key ingredient in the dressing and brightens up the entire dish!

Dried Oregano: Brings the dressing flavours together.

Salt & Pepper: Always key ingredients in any recipe.

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Easy Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad

Easy summer tortellini pasta salad with fresh herbs, arugula, peas, parmesan and a divine lemon oregano dressing. A simple dinner or take on a picnic!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword pasta salad

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 350-450 g fresh or frozen cheese tortellini about 12-16oz tortellini
• 1 cup peas, fresh or thawed from frozen
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley and basil)
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup packed fresh arugula

Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• juice from one lemon
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp dried ground oregano
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• pinch ground pepper

Instructions

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Make the dressing by whisking or shaking in a jar the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Place the cooked tortellini in a large mixing bowl. Add peas, herbs, shredded parmesan cheese and arugula. If you're making this ahead of time, leave out the arugula and mix it in just before serving.
• Drizzle with the lemon oregano vinaigrette and stir until ingredients are well coated.
• Serve cold or at room temperature. The salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

In every bite of this salad you get the freshness from the peas and arugula; the creaminess of the tortellini and parmesan cheese; and the brightness of the herbs and lemon from the dressing.

Tips to make the best pasta salad

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions; when it floats to the top it’s done. You don’t want to overcook the pasta.
• If you’re making this dish ahead of time, to take somewhere or for dinner on the same day, add in all the ingredients except the arugula. Toss the arugula in just before serving so it stays nice and crisp.

How to enjoy this easy pasta salad

• Picnic – So simple to pack for a picnic!
• Barbecue or Potluck – A delicious side dish for any barbecue or potluck.
• Easy Lunch or Weeknight Dinner – Make ahead of time and mix in the arugula just before serving.

Stay tuned for more simple summer recipes!

More summer salad recipes to love from the blog:

Blueberry Basil Summer Green Salad

Kale & Peach Salad with Feta and Toasted Pepitas

Quick Summer Green Salad Recipe

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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