Japanese Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches with Farmer Cheese, Strawberries, and Cinnamon Cookies Recipe
Japanese Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches are a no-bake, creamy dessert combining Lifeway Farmer Cheese with almond butter and maple syrup, layered between cinnamon-flavored cookies and fresh strawberries. This healthy, probiotic-rich treat offers a delicious fusion of cheesecake-flavored ice cream sandwiches perfect for a refreshing, gut-friendly dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Filling
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup Lifeway Farmer Cheese
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
Cookies and Fruit
- 8 Biscoff cookies or other cinnamon-flavored cookies
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: Add Lifeway Farmer Cheese, almond butter, and maple syrup to a food processor and blend until completely combined into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Line the Container: Line a small rectangular container with parchment paper and press it down to fit the base properly.
- Layer the Bottom Cookies: Place 4 cookies in the container in two rows of two, filling the bottom completely.
- Spread Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture over each cookie on the bottom layer, approximately 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) per cookie.
- Add Strawberries: Distribute 1/4 of the sliced strawberries evenly over the cheese mixture on each cookie, about 2 tablespoons per sandwich.
- Top with Cookies: Place the remaining 4 cookies on top of the prepared layers and gently press down to seal the sandwiches.
- Freeze: Freeze the sandwich assembly for 4 hours or until fully set.
- Thaw and Serve: Remove from the freezer and let thaw for about 10 minutes before enjoying. Optionally, slice the sandwiches before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with any nut butter of your choice.
- Strawberries can be replaced with any fruit to create different flavor variations.
- Use cinnamon-flavored cookies like Biscoff for authentic flavor, or choose your preferred cookies.
- Thawing for 10 minutes softens the sandwiches for easier eating.
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