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Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream Sandwiches are a decadent treat combining crunchy homemade pretzels, creamy vanilla ice cream, and rich salted caramel sauce, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon instant yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)

1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling)

1 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

2 cups vanilla ice cream (store-bought or homemade)

Flaky sea salt (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pretzel Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
    • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  2. Shape and Boil the Pretzels:
    • After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
    • Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it into a thick round shape.
    • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Carefully add the baking soda (it will bubble).
    • Boil each pretzel round for 30 seconds, flipping halfway through. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on a prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake the Pretzels:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Bake the pretzel rounds for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  4. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:
    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns deep amber in color. Be careful not to burn it.
    • Once melted, add the butter and stir until fully melted and combined.
    • Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring (the mixture will bubble). Add the sea salt and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Assemble the Ice Cream Sandwiches:
    • Once the pretzel rounds are cool, place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on the flat side of one pretzel round.
    • Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, then top with another pretzel round, flat side down. Gently press together to form a sandwich.
  6. Garnish and Serve:
    • Drizzle more salted caramel sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
    • Enjoy immediately, or freeze the sandwiches for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

Store the sandwiches in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1-2 weeks.

For a dairy-free version, use coconut or almond milk ice cream and replace the butter with a dairy-free alternative.

If the caramel sauce thickens too much, gently reheat it before using.

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