Fruit Roll Up Ice Cream Sandwiches: Ready in 2 Minutes

This is one of those recipes that sounds almost too simple, but the texture combination is genuinely surprising. Kids love it, adults can’t stop making it, and it’s the perfect thing to pull out on a hot day when you want something sweet without turning on the oven.

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What are Fruit Roll-Up Ice Cream Sandwiches

These are delicious treats that you use a fruit roll-up and a scoop of ice cream in the center. Fold it up and bite in and experience a sweet and crunchy flavor. 

The cold from the ice cream creates a crunch to the fruit roll-up. It’s a game-changer!

Why We Love This Recipe

• In seconds the ice cream hardens the fruit roll-up. 
• A sweet treat that kids and adults love. 
• Versatile in flavors, you can try on roll-ups or flavors of ice cream. 
• You can make this in a minute or two. 
• Perfect for hot summer days when you want a cool treat.

What’s in this Fruit Roll Up Ice Cream

• Fruit Roll-Ups – Fruit-flavored snack, any flavor you would like. 
• Ice Cream – Vanilla ice cream or any flavor of choice.

How To Make

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.

1. Start by rolling out your fruit roll up and keeping it set on the plastic it came with. (Photo 1) 
2. Then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center. (Photo 2)
3. Grab the sides and fold up the edges to create a seal on the ice cream. (Photos 3 & 4)
4. Then eat right away, as the ice cream will melt fast.

Substitutions and Additions

• Dairy-free ice cream: Any dairy-free or vegan ice cream works just as well here. Coconut milk-based ice creams pair especially nicely with tropical-flavored fruit roll-ups.
• Sorbet: Swap in a fruit sorbet for a lighter, dairy-free option. Strawberry or mango sorbet alongside a cherry or strawberry fruit roll-up is a great combination.
• Store brand roll-ups: No need to buy the name brand. Any store brand fruit roll-up or fruit leather works perfectly fine for this recipe.
• Rolled ice cream: If you want a little more surface area, slightly flatten your scoop of ice cream before placing it on the roll-up. It makes for a tidier fold.
• Mini roll-ups: Some stores sell smaller fruit roll-up sizes. These work well for making bite-sized versions, great for parties or for serving to younger kids.
• Flavored ice cream: Vanilla is the classic, but cookies and cream, strawberry, or chocolate ice cream all pair well with fruity roll-ups. Go with whatever sounds good to you.

Recipe Tips

• Unroll the fruit roll-up fully and lay it completely flat on the counter before adding any ice cream. If it’s not flat, it won’t fold neatly.
• Keep the ice cream scoop centered so you have enough fruit roll-up on all sides to fold up and seal. A cookie scoop works great for getting a consistently sized ball.
• Work quickly once the ice cream hits the roll-up. It starts hardening the fruit snack almost immediately, so you want to fold it while it’s still pliable.
• Only make as many as you plan to eat right away. These don’t hold up; the ice cream melts and the roll-up softens quickly.
• If you’re serving these at a party or to a group, scoop all the ice cream onto a lined baking sheet and pop it in the freezer while you lay out the roll-ups. Then, assemble quickly one by one, and hand them straight out.
• The crunchier the fruit roll-up, the better the texture contrast. Rainbow Fruit Roll-Ups tend to give the best snap once the ice cream hits them.

Storing Tips

These ice cream fruit roll-ups should not be stored. Only make what you plan to eat right away. Otherwise, the ice cream melts, and the fruit snack becomes gooey from the ice cream.

What to serve with these fruit roll up ice cream sandwiches

So this makes a delicious dessert to serve up after dinner. Now you could pair it with a strawberry agua fresca to wash down all the sweetness from the fruit flavor and ice cream.

Or pair it with some baked chicken for dinner to get a nice punch of protein and finish it off with a sinfully delicious dessert. Or if you want to grill some burgers for a cookout-themed meal.

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