Tropical Ice Cream Sandwiches

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Tropical Ice Cream Sandwiches
160 min.
8
469kcal

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Tropical Ice Cream Sandwiches: A Gluten-Free Dessert Delight

Indulge in the ultimate tropical getaway with these delectable Tropical Ice Cream Sandwiches! Perfect for those with gluten-free dietary needs, this dessert is not only delicious but also easy to make. With a prep time of just 160 minutes, you'll have a delightful treat ready to serve 8 people in no time.

Each sandwich features soft, pillowy pound cake slices enveloping a luscious core of mango sorbet, all wrapped up in a blanket of plastic wrap and chilled to perfection. The real star of the show, however, is the vibrant medley of fresh fruits that accompany each sandwich. Imagine juicy blueberries, succulent mango, sweet strawberries, and delicate peach slices, all drenched in a zesty lime and coconut milk dressing enhanced by the subtle sweetness of sucralose.

As you savor each bite, a delicate balance of flavors and textures will dance on your palate, from the creamy, cool mango sorbet to the crunch of the pound cake and the refreshing burst of fruits. And just when you think it couldn't get any better, a dollop of sweetened whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint add the finishing touches to this island-inspired delight.

With a caloric breakdown that leans heavily on carbohydrates for that necessary energy boost, this dessert offers a guilt-free indulgence. So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a tropical escape without ever leaving your home? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pint blueberries 
  • 10 ounce coconut milk canned
  • sprigs mint leaves fresh for garnish
  •  juice of lime juiced
  •  mangos cubed
  • 16 ounce mango sorbet softened
  • 0.5 cup splenda® no calorie sweetener 
  •  peaches fresh sliced
  • 16 slices round cake 
  • pint strawberries hulled quartered
  • servings garnish: whipped cream sweetened

Equipment

  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Make 8 sandwiches, using 2 slices of pound cake and 1/4 cup softened mango sorbet each. Wrap each sandwich tightly with plastic wrap, and freeze for 2 hours.
  2. Dissolve sweetener in lime juice and coconut milk; toss with blueberries, mango, strawberries, and peach slices.
  3. To serve, unwrap the sandwiches and place each onto a dessert plate. Top with a mound of fruit and garnish with whipped cream and a mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts

Calories469kcal
Protein5.57%
Fat22.71%
Carbs71.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.63
Glycemic Load
13.41
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.573478177838%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
6.74mg
Petunidin
18.71mg
Delphinidin
21.14mg
Malvidin
39.98mg
Pelargonidin
14.7mg
Peonidin
12.03mg
Catechin
7.26mg
Epigallocatechin
1.24mg
Epicatechin
1.49mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.18mg
Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
0.44mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
1.37mg
Myricetin
0.81mg
Quercetin
5.46mg
Gallocatechin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:468.79kcal
23.44%
Fat:12.25g
18.85%
Saturated Fat:8.85g
55.3%
Carbohydrates:87.1g
29.03%
Net Carbohydrates:81.27g
29.55%
Sugar:60.03g
66.7%
Cholesterol:65.76mg
21.92%
Sodium:424.29mg
18.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.76g
13.52%
Vitamin C:53.91mg
65.34%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.47%
Fiber:5.83g
23.32%
Folate:66.69µg
16.67%
Iron:2.85mg
15.82%
Phosphorus:157.4mg
15.74%
Vitamin K:15.22µg
14.5%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.09%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.37%
Selenium:8.98µg
12.83%
Copper:0.26mg
12.82%
Vitamin A:619.11IU
12.38%
Vitamin B3:2.4mg
12.02%
Potassium:397.25mg
11.35%
Magnesium:38.3mg
9.57%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.39%
Calcium:74.04mg
7.4%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.34%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.34%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.78%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.69%
Source:Allrecipes