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Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Klondike of Your Dreams
Mark your calendars and clear up some freezer space: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is coming in hot (well, cold) on August 2.
This unofficial holiday is the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite frozen sandwiches. Whether you're kicking back at a backyard BBQ or grabbing a break between meetings, there’s no wrong time to reach for that perfect combination of cookie and frozen dessert.
What Is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day?
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is celebrated every August 2, and while no one’s exactly sure who started it (probably a dessert genius), it’s turned into the perfect occasion to indulge in one of summer’s best treats.
Our Lineup of Cookie Sandwiches
You know them, you love them, but here’s a refresher on our iconic frozen cookie sandwiches.
3 Fun Ways to Celebrate with Klondike
Ice cream sandwich lovers, this is your chance to turn your obsession into a full-on celebration. Here’s how you can do it:
2. Cookie Sandwich Heist
Set up a mission where guests sneak into the freezer to swipe a Klondike sandwich without getting caught. Basically, hide-and-seek meets Mission: Impossible meets cookie sandwich heaven. Think spy music, a target map, and someone yelling, “WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A KLONDIKE?” every time someone’s busted. Winner gets bragging rights. And probably a brain freeze.
But seriously, what would you do #4aKlondike? Get some inspiration from our gallery.
3. Go Global
This Ice Cream Sandwich Day, hand your taste buds a flavor passport. Start by recreating international takes on the ice cream sandwich like Vietnam’s bánh mì kẹp kem (scoops of ice cream tucked into a baguette) or Singapore’s colorful ice cream loti, served in soft rainbow bread.
Or keep it simple and let Klondike cookie sandwiches be your base for bold, globally inspired pairings and toppings. The classic vanilla and chocolatey flavors are surprisingly versatile and perfect for experimenting. Try sliced jackfruit or ube jam, a sprinkle of black sesame, a drizzle of Thai iced tea syrup, or a handful of crushed pistachios or candied macadamia nuts. One bite and you’re somewhere else entirely.
Ice Cream Sandwich Trivia
Need some fun facts to break the ice (cream)? We’ve got your back. Here’s some cool trivia to casually drop at the dinner table.
- The first ice cream sandwich was sold by a New York pushcart vendor in 1899 for just a penny.
- In Vietnam, bánh mì kẹp kem pairs ice cream with a baguette and crushed peanuts, while in Italy, brioche con gelato features gelato tucked inside a lightly toasted brioche bun.
- Rumor has it, up to 48 ice cream sandwiches are eaten every second in America.
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day might be August 2, but let’s be honest, you don’t need a holiday to justify a Klondike sandwich. Stock your freezer and keep the party going all summer (and winter) long.
FAQs
It’s celebrated every year on August 2. Set a reminder.
Our Classic Vanilla Sandwich is a no-brainer: creamy vanilla light ice cream nestled between two rich, chocolatey wafers. If you’re all about texture, the Cookies and Creme sandwich is your go-to. Or better yet, why not try both?
Easy! Stock up on Klondike sandwiches and host the ultimate DIY ice cream sandwich party in the backyard. Want to go the extra mile? Organize a Klondike sandwich heist: whoever gets to the freezer first keeps the whole stash.
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