{"id":6557,"date":"2022-10-11T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T09:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetableofspice.com\/?p=6557"},"modified":"2022-10-13T18:39:39","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T18:39:39","slug":"carrot-halwa-ice-cream-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetableofspice.com\/old\/carrot-halwa-ice-cream-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Carrot Halwa Ice Cream Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These easy-to-make gajar halwa ice cream sandwiches are a South Asian twist on a beloved classic and a great fusion dessert recipe for Diwali. The gajar (carrot) halwa cookie exterior brings an authentic Indian flavor to the American ice cream sandwich.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ice cream sandwiches are a staple of American food. The fact that you can find them in just about any gas station freezer or ice cream truck tells you as much! The experience of eating one, and probably getting the chocolate shortbread on your hands, is nearly universal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My husband loves a classic ice cream sandwich, but I find them to be a little bland and boring. No shade to the classics, but you always see the same, basic flavors. So, why not shake things up a bit by bringing in an Indian twist? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love all my fusion desserts, but this is one of my favorite Diwali recipes, mainly because it is so easy to make vegan and\/or dairy-free. Plus, gajar halwa is probably my favorite Indian dessert. (If you\u2019re the same, you\u2019ll also love my Gajar Ka Halwa Truffles<\/a> recipe, which takes less than 30 minutes!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up, I had lactose intolerance issues and these gajar halwa ice cream sandwiches were one of the only desserts I could actually enjoy that wouldn\u2019t hurt my stomach. Not only is the gajar halwa cookie vegan, but you can also substitute the ice cream interior with plant-based ice cream options like Oatly or SO delicious, or other non-dairy alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used to eat so many of these during Diwali that they naturally became a staple in my life. In fact, I have made this recipe for every Diwali season \u2013 without fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this recipe, gajar halwa replaces the classic chocolate shortbread, giving a whole new breadth to the flavor. Due to the level of sweetness and power of flavor of the gajar halwa, pairing it with subtle ice cream flavors is the way to go. However, you can always experiment with more fun flavors like coconut or pistachio ice cream to make this recipe your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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