Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe:

Ingredients:

Vanilla Ice Cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Caramel Swirl:

• 360g tin Caramel

Chocolate Coconut Biscuits:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Assembly:

• Peppermint Aero or Peppermint Crisp chocolate, chopped

Instructions:

Vanilla Ice Cream:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
3. Transfer the churned ice cream into a rectangular tin (about 20cm x 30cm), spreading it roughly to create an even layer. Leave gaps for the caramel swirl.

Caramel Swirl:

1. Give the Caramel Treat a good stir until it's smooth.
2. Dollop spoonfuls of the Caramel Treat over the ice cream layer.
3. Use a knife or spatula to swirl the ice cream and caramel together to create a marbled effect.
4. Smooth the top and freeze the tin for 3-4 hours or until the ice cream is firm.

Chocolate Coconut Biscuits:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, granulated sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into square or rectangular shapes.
4. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until they're firm to the touch. Let them cool completely.

Assembly:

1. Chop the Peppermint Aero or Peppermint Crisp chocolate into small pieces.
2. Using a biscuit as a guide, cut squares of the ice cream mixture and sandwich them between two chocolate coconut biscuits.
3. Roll the sides of the ice cream sandwiches in the chopped Peppermint Aero or Peppermint Crisp chocolate, coating the edges.
4. Place the assembled ice cream sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze in an airtight container until they're ready to be served.

Enjoy these delightful Peppermint Aero-inspired ice cream sandwiches that combine creamy ice cream, caramel swirls, chocolate coconut biscuits, and a refreshing minty crunch! The beauty is these can be adapted with many other flavoured chocolate sweets.