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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Lemon Ricotta Ice Cream Sandwiches

25 MINPrep Time
30 MINCook Time
22Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Thought these famous little cookies couldn't get any better? Try sandwiching some gelato in between them - you'll stand corrected! 

Lemon Ricotta Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Lemon Ricotta Ice Cream Sandwiches

Servings

22

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

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Ingredients

    For the cookies:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese, such as Galbani
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • For the glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • Vanilla gelato, raspberry sorbetto, or ice cream of choice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the butter and the sugar. Beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing between additions until well incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Fold in the dry ingredients. Tightly cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop the dough (about 1 1/2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, until cooked through but still pale. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 15 minutes. Continue with the remaining dough.
  4. For the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cooled cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours.
  5. Once the cookies are cool, place a small scoop of raspberry sorbetto or vanilla gelato in the center of the flat side of one lemon ricotta cookie. Top with another cookie and press gently to seal slightly. Freeze until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
22
per serving
Calories
229
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
40 grams
Protein
4 grams
Fat
7 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Cholestrol
35 milligrams
Sodium
151 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
27 grams
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