Strawberry Shortcake Donut Ice Cream Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 8 baked donuts without glaze
• 4 cups softened strawberry ice cream
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup buttermilk or 10% drinking cream
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp vanilla paste
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, lightly crushed

Preparation:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the donuts in half horizontally. Place a large scoop of ice cream on the bottom half of each donut and use a spatula to spread it to the edges. Top with the top halves and press down. Place the sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet and freeze until the ice cream is set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Once they're set, place the rack on a second baking sheet. In a deep bowl with high sides (large enough to accommodate each donut), combine the powdered sugar, buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Working with one sandwich at a time, dip it into the glaze, making sure the entire donut is coated. Remove from the glaze with a slotted spoon, tap gently with a spoon to release some of the glaze, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches and glaze.
4. Top the donuts with freeze-dried strawberries. Freeze for at least 1 hour or overnight to set. Enjoy the ice cream sandwiches immediately, or wrap them individually in foil and store in the freezer.