Summer Sandwiches

We are right in the middle of summer here in Australia... and it is really, really, really hot! So of course there is nothing better than something frozen to snack on. I decided to give some frozen yoghurt a try because I have had an ice-cream maker for quite a while and unfortunately I don't use it often enough. Also, frozen yoghurt is a slightly healthier option than ice-cream and sorbet as it has less sugar, in saying this it's in no way "healthy" it just has slightly more nutrients and less bad things.

If frozen yoghurt isn't enough of a treat already I thought it would be super cute and fun to put it between cookies to make a frozen yoghurt sandwiches. I think these would be perfect for a summer pool party with your friends and family or just to have in the freezer if you feel like a cheeky snack.

This recipe is simple but quite time consuming so I would recommend preparing them the day before if they are for a specific occasion. Also, do not worry if you don't have an ice-cream maker it is easy enough to make without.

It's your turn!

Mango Frozen Yoghurt 
7 cups plain yoghurt, strained 
2/3 cup caster sugar 
5 mangoes, peeled, pitted and chopped 
2 tsp lime juice 

Whisk the yoghurt and sugar together in a bowl. 
Blend the chopped mango, lime juice and 1 cup of the yoghurt mixture until smooth. 
Combine with the remaining yoghurt mixture. 
If you have an ice-cream maker pour in and churn for 30 minutes or until thick and creamy. Freeze until desired consistency. 
If you don't have a ice-cream maker pour mixture into a shallow tray and place in the freezer. Mix every 30 minutes until thick and creamy to ensure a smooth result. 
Store in an airtight container in the freezer. 

White chocolate and macadamia cookies

150g unsalted butter, softened 
1 cup brown sugar 
3/4 cup caster sugar 
2 tsp vanilla extract 
1 egg 
1 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 
1/2 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp salt 
250g white chocolate, chopped 
150g macadamia nuts, chopped 

Preheat oven to 160°C. 
Beat butter, brown and caster sugar and vanilla in a bowl with an electric whisker until pale and creamy. 
Mix in the egg and beat until combined. 
Add flour, baking powder and salt and beat on low until a dough forms. 
fold through chocolate and nuts. 
Roll 1 tablespoon of the dough at a time into a ball and flatten slightly onto a lined tray. 
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. 
Allow to cool on trays before serving. 

To make sandwiches scoop the frozen yoghurt onto a cookie and top with another. 
Place in freezer before serving to set. 

Enjoy! 

Eat sweet, be sweet :)

Recipes adapted from: Cuisinart and Donna Hay