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    Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Published: Mar 23, 2018 · Modified: Mar 23, 2021 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Celebrate spring and Easter with a tasty 3 ingredient Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Sandwich! So simple and delicious, plus they're ready in just 5 minutes.

    A hot cross bun with ice cream and chocolate sauce.

    Easter dinner can be a pretty epic event. Cooking a massive roast dinner is no mean feat and if you have family coming over then it's pretty hectic.

    We'll be having a big roast dinner with all the trimmings, so for dessert I wanted something no-fuss.

    I love baking cakes, and my easy carrot cake is great at Easter. But sometimes I just can't face baking (I know!).

    If you want a dessert ready in mere minutes, then you must try these hot cross buns ice cream. They're quick, easy and a definite crowd-pleaser.

    Although you can use any store-bought hot cross buns, you could also make my carrot and ginger hot cross buns.

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    The ice cream melts slightly beneath the hot toasted buns.

    Vanilla is the perfect ice cream and it works beautifully with the gently spiced, sweet hot cross buns.

    The contrast between the fluffy bread, cold ice cream and rich chocolate syrup is a match made in Easter dessert heaven.

    Plus, after spending half the day cooking Easter dinner you can whip the dessert together in just a few minutes!

    This is surely the quickest, yet showstopping, dessert possible.

    Step by Step

    You will need:
    - Hot cross buns (any flavour works well - I used toffee and dark chocolate)
    - Vanilla ice cream (go for a really nice one! Or even a dairy free vegan one)
    - Chocolate syrup

    Method:
    You can pretty much tell how to make these just from looking at the photo! Just toast the hot cross buns, add a scoop of ice cream, drizzle on some chocolate sauce and serve.

    Variations

    Hot Cross Buns Ice Cream Sandwich is such a simple recipe that you can really mix it up and try it in different ways!

    Try different flavors of hot cross buns - from traditional raising, to berry, ginger, chocolate etc... You can find many different varieties in supermarkets or make your own.

    Switch up the flavor of ice cream! It's incredible with so many flavors, from strawberry or chocolate to pistachio or rocky road.

    Instead of chocolate syrup, try drizzling them in a super quick and easy fresh homemade raspberry syrup.

    Smash up some chocolate eggs and add them into your ice cream sandwich.

    No hot cross buns? No problem! Try making it with croissants, crescent rolls, brioche or challaah. Any sweet bun will do.

    A close up of a hot cross bun with ice cream and strawberries.

    More Easter Recipes

    I hope you love this super quick and easy Easter dessert recipe. Be sure to check out my other Easter recipes too.

    Italian Braided Easter Bread
    Easter Rice Krispie Bird Nests
    Hot Cross Balls
    Carrot and Ginger Hot Cross Buns
    Carrot Pizza (shaped like carrots, plus carrot puree in the crusts making it bright orange!)
    Carrot Moscow Mule cocktail
    Try Simnel Cake from Nigella - a classic British Easter cake.

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    Three ingredient hot cross bun ice cream sandwiches served on a plate with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a few strawberries.

    Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    You only need 5 minutes and 3 ingredients to make Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream Sandwiches! They're a tasty, easy Easter dessert.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 3 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Servings 4
    Calories 320 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 hot cross buns
    • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
    • 4 tablespoons chocolate sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the ice cream from the freezer a few minutes before using to thaw slightly. 
    • Cut the hot cross buns in half and lightly toast them under the grill/broiler. 
    • Add a scoop of ice cream to the bottom side of each hot cross bun. 
    • Drizzle with chocolate sauce then add the top of the hot cross bun to make a 'sandwich'. Serve immediately. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 173mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 0.3mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. Silpa

      March 30, 2018 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Wow.. this ice cream sandwich is stunning... Looking too delicious. I am bookmarking this recipe. Keep up the good work.

      Reply
    2. Steph

      March 27, 2018 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      It is surely a new twist of ice cream sandwich for me. Though I am pretty sure this would be tasty. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Gabriella Manchester

      March 26, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not a massive hot cross bun fan but these look toooooo good!

      Reply
    4. Jill

      March 23, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love this creative dessert - great idea! You are right, Easter dinner can be a real chore. A tasty chore, but still a lot of work! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Valentina

      March 23, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      SO brilliant to put ice cream in the hot cross buns! makes me want to celebrate Easter today! 😉

      Reply
    6. Diana

      March 23, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      That's a genius idea Kate! I will have to make it for the kids on Easter Sunday, bet they're gonna love it!

      Reply
    7. Kushi

      March 23, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is so creative. I have not seen something like this. Can't wait to make this for my son!

      Reply
    8. Marie

      March 23, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a crowd pleaser! I love hot cross buns, but it's even better with ice cream and chocolate. Great Easter food idea!

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