15 ways to make the ultimate ice cream sandwich this summer

There is a reason why pie often comes with ice cream à la mode: it's a match made in heaven. This recipe takes things one step further by inserting the ice cream directly into the pie—delicious and practical. Recipe: honestlyyum.com

These delicate treats are perfect for afternoon tea or bridal showers. You can use store-bought ice cream and incorporate farm fresh strawberries for added appeal. Recipe: pintsizedbaker.com

With gluten-free vegan ginger cookies and vegan chai ice cream, these sweet, creamy, and spicy delights will impress even your most picky (and dietary-restrictive) eaters. Recipe: minimalistbaker.com

This recipe combines every amazing ice cream sandwich flavour into one delicious dessert amalgamation. With chocolate, cookies and cream, peanut butter, coffee, and ice cream, there is something to soothe all possible cravings. Recipe: halfbakedharvest.com

Cravings for cookie dough can immediately be remedied by keeping a batch of these squares in the freezer. The outer cookie layer is perfectly soft, and you can use any ice cream flavour in the middle. Recipe: melskitchencafe.com

And you thought dipping a honey-glazed doughnut into your morning coffee was delicious? This ice cream sandwich has the same amazing taste but with a melted chocolate bonus. Recipe: tastespotting.com

You won’t have to fire up the stove to satisfy your bacon craving with this yummy recipe. It’s the perfect treat for a hot and lazy summer day. Recipe: iamafoodblog.com

Delightful mint ice cream is combined with brownie-inspired cookies in this refreshing creation. Go ahead and use mint chip yogurt if you’re looking for a healthier (but no less delicious) alternative. Recipe: Recipe: trueaimeducation.com

Not all ice cream sandwiches have to be bad for you! These gluten, dairy, and guilt-free treats claim to be the healthiest ice cream sandwiches you’ll ever eat. Recipe: forkandbeans.com

This is an amazing treat for all the Harry Potter fans out there. The light and fluffy shortbread combined with the richness of butterscotch ice cream is enough to make any muggle ask for seconds. Recipe: cherryteacakes.com

Fresh lemon ice cream and delicious raspberry compote are sandwiched between two light blondie cookies to create this tart and sweet dessert. These treats prove that you don’t have to make things from scratch to impress. Recipe: stickygooeycreamychewy.com

In this unique recipe rosemary, marionberries, peanut butter cookies, and ice cream are all combined to create some very impressive sandwiches. Assembly is time consuming but completely worth it—you’ll be hard-pressed to find another treat like it. Recipe: dessertsforbreakfast.com

This one is a real crowd pleaser with soft peanut butter cookies, creamy chocolate ice cream, and a salty peanut crunch. Recipe: handletheheat.com

These colourful treats would be perfect for Canada Day (especially with some white shortbread cookies). The rich red velvet ice cream (made with vodka and cream cheese!) is sandwiched between soft chocolate sugar cookies for one devastating dessert. Recipe: floatingkitchen.net

And finally—the one you’ve all been waiting for—the easiest ice cream sandwich recipe! Simply toast two waffles to perfection, put a scoop of ice cream between them and voila: warm, sweet, gooey deliciousness. Recipe: passthesushi.com