Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches

Name: Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup sugar (I used vanilla sugar but regular is fine); 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed meyer lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt (I used vanilla salt but regular salt is fine); 2 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Published: Mar 17, 2013 · Modified: Jan 24, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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Great recipe for a no egg, meyer lemon ice cream that is wedged between cookies to make a wonderful Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwich.

I have a little confession to make.

I cheated.

I really didn't mean to.

It just kind of happened.

I had grand intentions to be a good girl...

but then I was like nah.

It was so worth it though. I mean look at these little cutie pies. Well, not really "pies". Let's correct that...

Look at these little cutie ice cream sandwiches.

Totally worth a little cheating on the recipe.

Usually my weekends go one of two ways, either I spend all my time with the famdamnily, or I spend all weekend working. Usually if the family is free, and not working, my time is devoted to them, If they are working, or otherwise engaged, then I work all weekend. However yesterday my time seemed sucked up by something I would have rather not been doing. I hate when that happens. Something happens to shift your focus, you get distracted and your day gets ruined by some nonsense you would rather not be dealing with. Life. It happens.

So it's now 6 am on Sunday, mini-me just left for work, which is not typical. She's suppose to be off on Sundays. It's our one day a week where we don't have to get up early or have school or work commitments. Anyhow I am sitting her finishing off my post for today as I let yesterday get away from me. Lesson learned I say. Keep priorities in check and don't let nonsense distract me from doing what I need to do. Or spending time with family. Which to me is uber important. I figure with mini-me getting older that it won't be long before she sets off on her own like b-dude did. So I need to enjoy those rare days where she doesn't have plans with boytoy, or work, or school commitments. Those need to be girls day out.

That explains why I cheated. How did I cheat? Well I simply used store bought cookies for the sandwiches instead of making my own. Normally I make my own, from the ice cream to the cookie. Like my Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches. Those were all from scratch. That was my plan for these. But as we all know, the plan doesn't always happen so plan B needs to be at the ready. That tends to be when I employ cheater desserts. Now this is only half cheater, yes, that's a thing. I made the ice cream from scratch. But cheated with store cookies. It happens.

So there you have it folks. Kim cheated....again. It seems to be a recurring theme here. I'd feel really bad about it but I'm too busy shoving Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches in my pie hole.

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Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches

Great recipe for a no egg, meyer lemon ice cream that is wedged between cookies to make a wonderful Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwich.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings cups of ice cream

Author Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar I used vanilla sugar but regular is fine
½ cup of fresh squeezed meyer lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt I used vanilla salt but regular salt is fine
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Use Nilla Wafers, or Gingersnaps for the cookie portion, or you could make your own homemade cookies

Instructions

In a mixer combine the whole milk and sugar. Whisk on medium speed until sugar dissolves.
Add lemon juice and salt and whisk again for about 1 to 2 minutes on medium speed.
Add heavy cream and lemon extract. Whisk until fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Cover your bowl and place in the fridge for at least one hour. I let mine age overnight.
Remove and transfer liquid to your ice cream maker bowl. Make sure it's frozen prior!
Place your bowl on the ice cream machine, set it all up and turn on. Let it whir for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Now line a shallow dish or container with parchment paper. Pour the ice cream into that dish. Pop in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or overnight. If leaving for an extended period make sure you cover it.
Remove dish from freezer. Use the parchment to lift out the ice cream and set it on a board.
Use cookie cutters or scoop out by hand.
Place ice cream on one cookie, then place the second cookie on the other side. Give it a little squeeze.
Voila, ice cream sandwiches.
You eat them straight away or save them for later.
If saving for later remember to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
Serve with a big old puckery smile!

Notes

This has inactive time which I really wish Ziplist would add. You don't cook it but there is freezing time involved. So consider it has at least 1 to 4 hours of inactive prep time in your calculations. It has to set in the fridge for at least an hour at the first stage.

This can be used with regular lemons.

Remember when storing ice cream sandwiches for later use ALWAYS wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Trust me on this one!

So worth cheating, let me tell you. Lovely little bundles of sunshine.

Our hostess for Sunday Supper this week is Amber. She blogs at Mama's Blissful Bites. Thanks so much for putting this together Amber. Also a huge thank you to our fearless Sunday Supper leader, Isabel. She blogs at Family Foodie.

Stop by all the Sunday Supper crews blogs and check out their amazing dishes!

Green and Spring Dishes Menu Includes:

Breakfast

Baked Eggs with Shaved Asparagus and Proscuitto by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Shrimp and Leek Quiche by Gourmet Drizzles
Spinach and Cheddar Quiche for St. Patrick’s Day Brunch by Supper For A Steal
Asparagus and Spring Onion Frittatta by Country Girl in the Village
Egg Bake with Spring Onions, Asparagus and Artichokes by The Wimpy Vegetarian

Apps, Bread, Salads, Soups and Dressings:

Strawberry, Avocado, Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette by Daily Dish Recipes
Asparagus Gazpacho by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Spinach Bacon Salad by In The Kitchen with Audrey
Anchovy and Egg Salad by Pescetarian Journal
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup by Fast Food to Fresh Food
Asparagus Red Pepper Salad by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
White Asparagus & Salmon Spring Salad by Family Foodie
Chicken-Strawberry Field Green Salad w/Strawberry Balsamic Dressing by The Weekend Gourmet
Bacon & Egg Spring Salad by Daddy Knows Less
Green Garbanzo Hummus by Soni’s Food

Main and Sides:

Pea Shoot Risotto by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Creamy Meyer Lemon Pasta by Juanita’s Cocina
Sweet Ginger Scallion Noodles by What Smells So Good?
Asparagus Pesto w/Heirloom Fingerlings and Orecchiette by Webicurean
Coddle for St. Patrick’s Day by Noshing With The Nolands
Corned Beef Cabbage Rolls by Curious Cuisiniere
Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts with Gruyère and Hazelnuts by Hip Foodie Mom
Raw Cucumber Sandwich with Avocado and Spinach Sauce by Mama’s Blissful Bites
Berry Tacos by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles by Diabetic Foodie
Caramelized Grapes and Brie Whole Wheat Galette by Vintage Kitchen
Pink Water Kimchi (Nabak Kimchi) by Kimchi Mom

Desserts:

Key Lime Cheesecake by The Foodie Army Wife
Irish Coffee Ice Cream with Caramel Whiskey Sauce by 30A Eats
Coconut Raspberry Layer Cake by Gotta Get Baked
Fresh Mango Berry Mousse With Coconut Cream by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Chocolate Mint Brownies by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Strawberry Sorbet by Magnolia Days
Cadbury Creme Egg Pull-Apart Sweet Rolls by Chocolate Moosey
Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Lemon Roll Cake by The Ninja Baker
Candied Flowers by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Lemon Citrus Cookies by Mom’s Test Kitchen
Mini Fruit Tarts by Big Bear’s Wife
Faux Fried Ice Cream by Neighborfood
Watergate Salad by Cupcakes and Pearls Blog
Good-for-You Strawberry Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups by Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Beverages:

Guinness Beer Milkshake by The Urban Mrs
Wines to Pair with Springtime #SundaySupper Dishes by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

Thanks for visiting. If you've learned anything today it's:

Cheating is wrong...but oh so right.

Keep your priorities straight. More family, less drama and work.

Meyer Lemons rock!

Toodles and smoochies! xx

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Comments

30A EATS

March 17, 2013 at 7:37 am

What adorable ice cream sandwiches and so refreshing too! I'm a Meyer lemon fan as well! Rock on!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:35 pm
  
  Thanks so much. I love meyers, just such a nice taste to them. Right back at ya.
  
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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers

March 17, 2013 at 9:05 am

lol! Hey we all have to cheat sometimes and adding your Meyer Lemon Ice Cream that looks so creamy good to the cookies, probably blew those cookies out of the water. They have probably never had such yumminess sandwiched between them! What a great idea!!!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:43 pm
  
  Thanks Jennifer. They are so good. I may have scarfed one or two while shooting pics.
  
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Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb

March 17, 2013 at 11:08 am

hey that's not cheating that's creative recipe development and I think your ice cream sandwiches will come handy on a crazy busy days when you want to treat yourself like a sweet queen. =)

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:45 pm
  
  Awe thanks Helene. You are too sweet.
  
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Shelby | Diabetic Foodie

March 17, 2013 at 11:17 am

I know what you mean about distractions. We're moving and I need to be packing, but I keep getting distracted with other things (most of which are also things I need to do). The bright side? Moving forces us to clean the house 🙂 No worries on the cheating - I think if you were a true "cheater" you wouldn't have fessed up.

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:46 pm
  
  Oh you poor dear. Moving is so stressful. If you ever need a guest post let me know. I'd be happy to help out.
  
  So my thought is I should move so my house will be clean...lol.
  
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Liz

March 17, 2013 at 11:23 am

Nope, not cheating at all. You have your priorities in order!!! And you made your own ice cream...you get lots of brownie points for that! xx

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:50 pm
  
  Thanks Liz. I loved the lemon with the ginger. So good.
  
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Jen @JuanitasCocina

March 17, 2013 at 12:04 pm

Are you awaaaaaake? Cause I need an ice cream sandwich.

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:51 pm
  
  Rofl Jen, you can wake me up any time you a need a snack. For you anything. Muah! xx
  
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john@kitchenriffs

March 17, 2013 at 12:06 pm

Life does happen, as we all know, so we'll forgive you that little cheat! 😉 And I have to say, when it comes to ice cream sandwiches, for me the cookie part is usually an afterthought - it's the ice cream I'm after! I love all lemons, but Meyer lemons are special. So I'm sure this dessert is, too. Thanks so much!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:53 pm
  
  That is true. I want to perfect the soft cookie for the outside with the holes. I am nothing if not determined. If I have to eat 1000 sandwiches on my way to perfection well that's just a sacrifice I'll have to make.
  *falls down laughing*
  
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Shannon @VillageGirlBlog

March 17, 2013 at 2:53 pm

Yum! I bet a gingersnap with the refreshing citrus ice cream is amazing! They are also really pretty.

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 11:56 pm
  
  It's an amazing combination. I just want to sneak one more before bed. And thank you so much.
  
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Choc Chip Uru

March 17, 2013 at 3:53 pm

Haha cheating is the way to go sometimes my friend 😉
These look soooo good!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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Hezzi-D

March 17, 2013 at 4:30 pm

These are adorable! I love the flavor of the ice cream sandwiches too-so springy!

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Susan

March 17, 2013 at 4:51 pm

This sounds great! But, at what point do you add the heavy cream and lemon extract? Thanks!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 17, 2013 at 7:13 pm
  
  Oh my gosh Susan, good catch. I was up after only about 2 or 3 hours sleep this morning so I knew there would be something awry. I've already edited it and a huge thank you to you for catching my mistake. I'd kiss ya, but that's wildly inappropriate and flies in the face of my germophobe ways. Lol!
  
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Conni @FoodieArmyWife

March 17, 2013 at 5:49 pm

Holey Socks! Here's another one I need to save. I'm going to be making so much ice ream when we move to the South this summer! 🙂

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:28 pm
  
  Lol, glad you like them. Oh how fun to move to the South. Warm all the time, that's my dream. Canada is cold man.
  
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Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies

March 17, 2013 at 7:03 pm

Cheating is alright..sometimes it saves to much time when there already so little time to go around!

These are very cute and look delicious too!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:29 pm
  
  Thanks so much Asiya. I just need more hours in the day but I don't think that's going to happen. lol
  
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Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

March 17, 2013 at 8:45 pm

oh Kim!! you are too cute! Who cares if you bought the cookies! You made the ice cream and that's the best part! YUM!! Meyer lemon ice cream?! can't wait to try this!!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:29 pm
  
  Thanks Alice. It's so good. I mean off the charts.
  
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Carolyn

March 18, 2013 at 7:09 am

Yummy, what a great way to use Meyer Lemons!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:30 pm
  
  Thanks Carolyn! I'm having so much fun with all the lemons hubs brought home.
  
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Lane @ Supper for a Steal

March 18, 2013 at 8:24 am

Cheating or not these still look pretty tasty 🙂

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:31 pm
  
  Thanks so much Lane.
  
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Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite

March 18, 2013 at 9:08 am

But you still made that amazing sounding ice cream which is even more amazing knowing how distracted you were. We all that those days, sadly I seem to be having more of them as my daughter gets older. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can enjoy these tasty treats.

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:36 pm
  
  Thanks Laura. I love making ice cream. It's way too much fun. I wish I could say life slows down as the kiddos grow up but my gosh it's so not true. I still feel like I'm going at mock speed most days.
  
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Diana @GourmetDrizzles

March 18, 2013 at 9:44 am

Yum!!! I'd say it was worth the cheat too! 😉 Love that you can use nilla wafers or gingershaps to mix it up!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:37 pm
  
  Thanks Diana, any excuse to crack open a box of cookies and slap some ice cream on them is a good day in my book.
  
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Soni

March 18, 2013 at 11:02 am

I love meyer lemons and your ice cream sandwiches look gorgeous!!!Absolutely perfect for spring and such a pretty color 🙂

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:39 pm
  
  Me too, something so yummy about meyers. I can't get enough of this ice cream.
  
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Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

March 18, 2013 at 11:36 am

Life happens and you've got to roll with the punches. These look beautiful and well worth the cheating! I can just taste the sweet and tart ice cream. Yum!!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:40 pm
  
  Exactly! They are so yummy. I am really enjoying this ice cream way too much.
  
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Jennie @themessybakerblog

March 18, 2013 at 2:08 pm

Cheated or not, these look delicious; so I guess you're forgiven. And, they're so darned cute!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:42 pm
  
  Thanks so much Jennie. They are sort of cute, aren't they!
  
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Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)

March 18, 2013 at 3:43 pm

I love Meyer Lemons so much, they're so amazingly crisp and sweet, the perfect send-off for winter. I wish I had an ice cream maker so I could make ice cream with them too!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:44 pm
  
  I know, they are natures perfect little citrus. I bet you could totally whip this in a mixer or blender and freeze it in a container. Might take a little longer but worth a shot.
  
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Kate @ Kate from Scratch

March 18, 2013 at 4:09 pm

These are super cute!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:45 pm
  
  Thanks Kate.
  
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The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time

March 18, 2013 at 4:44 pm

If this is what your cheating creates, cheat away, dude, cheat away.

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:46 pm
  
  Thanks dude. I enjoy a good cheat.
  
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Suzanne Perazzini

March 18, 2013 at 4:46 pm

But you made the ice cream - that more than makes up for the little cheat and family time is super important. Our children are with us for such a relatively short time.

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:47 pm
  
  Thanks so much Suzanne. And you are so right. I love hanging with my fam.
  
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Sarah

March 18, 2013 at 5:28 pm

Can I have the ice cream, pleaaaaase? I am a huge fan of the lemon

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:49 pm
  
  Abso-freaking-lutely! Maybe 2 sandwiches cuz you deserve extra.
  
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

March 18, 2013 at 8:59 pm

I think cheating is perfectly okay, when it comes to semi-homemade that is! These are awesome!

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:49 pm
  
  Thanks so much Dorothy. I love ice cream sandwiches, it's a wild addiction.
  
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Aimee @ ShugarySweets

March 18, 2013 at 9:13 pm

Oh my, these are so pretty. And tasty too, I'm sure.

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- Kim Bee
  
  March 18, 2013 at 10:50 pm
  
  Thanks so much Aimee. The ice cream is wicked addictive. I keep stealing spoonfuls.
  
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

March 18, 2013 at 11:05 pm

Have you thought of buying a van and selling these things on the road? A definite winner if you ask me. 🙂

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Deborah

March 19, 2013 at 2:08 am

I am all about plan B! And these look great - I adore meyer lemons!

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Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen

March 19, 2013 at 6:01 am

These look gorgeous and they sound so delicious!

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Ramona

March 19, 2013 at 6:29 am

Hee.. hee... "If cheating is wrong... I don't want to be right". I say it's all fair in love and food. I love your idea of gingersnap and the lemon ice cream... that sounds fantastic. 🙂 These are bundles of cuteness too. 🙂

PS... I went a little crazy buying 3 types of mini tasting cups for future desserts. See what you started. 🙂

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Angie @ Big Bear's Wife

March 19, 2013 at 11:46 am

How cute! I am so in love with these!! and I totally LOVE the "dark and moody" photo!

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Nancy @ CouponClippingCook

March 19, 2013 at 12:37 pm

You make the best ice cream flavors! The Meyer lemon flavor sounds sooo good. And in an ice cream sandwich, wow, even better. Beautiful pictures too.

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kelly @ kellybakes

March 19, 2013 at 12:41 pm

Ummm... Meyer Lemon + Ice Cream? How can you go wrong? If this is cheating, I don't ever want to play by the rules!!

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Nami | Just One Cookbook

March 19, 2013 at 10:23 pm

Definitely one sandwich is not enough considering my Meyer lemon love! So cute and irresistible! I can even smell it from here! 😉

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Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.

March 20, 2013 at 12:35 am

Sometimes you have to take shortcuts! These look so tasty!

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Nancy @ gottagetbaked

March 20, 2013 at 12:59 am

lol, Kim, you totally deserved the cheat. You get a free pass, girl. Sometimes things don't turn out as expected (this happens to me all the time! I always have grand plans for my weekends/evenings and inevitably, something comes up). Like you said, you made this luscious, dreamy meyer lemon ice cream from scratch and that's something to celebrate! I love these photos - they're beautiful!

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Cindys Recipes and Writings

March 20, 2013 at 8:35 pm

I never had Meyers lemons I need to try this soon!

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peabody

March 20, 2013 at 11:20 pm

Super cute!

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Stephie @ EYHO

March 26, 2013 at 11:21 pm

I love lemon ANYTHING, and in an ice cream sandwich? Shut the front door.

Thanks for the lovely comments today! I replied to you on Rachel's site with where I got my canisters from if you are interested in checking out the artist. 🙂

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