Two Biscuits Walk Into a Freezer

Somewhere along the way, someone had the brilliant idea of tucking ice cream between two biscuits and calling it a sandwich — and honestly, that person deserves full credit for one of dessert’s best inventions. Ice cream sandwiches are simple, satisfying, and endlessly customisable, which is exactly why they never really go out of style.

The combinations below use NIC flavours as the filling, paired with bases that bring out the best in each one. Some are classic, some are a little unexpected, and one comes surprisingly close to tiramisu.

Why Ice Cream Sandwiches Never Go Out of Style

They need almost no equipment, use ingredients most kitchens already have, and come together in under ten minutes of actual effort. The freezer does the rest. They work in summer, during monsoon, at midnight, and at birthday parties. There’s really no bad time for an ice cream sandwich, which is probably why the format has never needed changing. 

6 Ice Cream Sandwich Combinations to Try

The Classic Cookie Sandwich

Madagascar Chocolate Ice Cream or French Vanilla Ice Cream between chocolate chip cookies
This is the one that started it all. Madagascar Chocolate Ice Cream brings deep, single-origin cocoa richness that pairs beautifully with a chewy chocolate chip cookie. French Vanilla Ice Cream works just as well, with its custard-like smoothness balancing the cookie’s sweetness without overpowering it. Either way, this is the combination that tends to disappear first.
 

The Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich

Chocochips Ice Cream, Kesar Pista Ice Cream, or Jaggery Almond ice cream between mini waffles

Mini waffles change the game. Their light crunch and gentle sweetness hold up beautifully against bolder NIC flavours without getting lost. Chocochips Ice Cream adds extra texture to an already textured base. Kesar Pista ice cream brings a warm saffron note that pairs surprisingly well with the buttery waffle. Roasted Almond  ice cream takes things in a more traditional direction, and it works beautifully.

The Biscuit Ice Cream Sandwich

Sitaphal Ice Cream between Marie biscuits, or Tender Coconut Ice Cream with Parle G
This is the easiest combination on the list, and that’s part of its charm. Sitaphal Ice Cream’s delicate custard apple sweetness pairs gently with a plain Marie biscuit that lets the flavour lead. Tender Coconut Ice Cream with Parle G is the kind of treat that feels nostalgic before the first bite even lands — clean, simple, and completely satisfying. 

The Festive Biscuit Sandwich

Gulab Jamun Ice Cream or Strawberry Ice Cream between plain butter cookies
When you want something that feels a little more special, this combination delivers. Gulab Jamun Ice Cream between butter cookies brings a festive richness that works just as well on an ordinary evening as it does at a celebration. Strawberry  Ice Cream offers a bold, honeyed tropical flavour that butter cookies frame without overpowering. Both feel thoughtful without requiring any extra effort. 
 

The Café Sandwich

Coffee Walnut Ice Cream between chocolate digestive biscuits
Coffee Walnut Ice Cream is the grown-up option. Bold roasted coffee, crunchy walnuts, and a chocolate digestive biscuit with just enough bitterness to make the whole thing taste like a proper tiramisu. Best enjoyed slowly, ideally with no interruptions. 
 

The Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich

Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream or French Vanilla Ice Cream between brownies
Brownies aren’t the most conventional base, but they might be the best one here. Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream between two brownie squares delivers sweet, salty, fudgy, and creamy in a single bite. French Vanilla Ice Cream is a little more restrained, but no less satisfying — the clean sweetness of vanilla against a rich brownie is one of those combinations that simply works. 

Tips for Picking Your Own Combination

The rule is simple: match the intensity of the filling to the base. Light, delicate flavours like Tender Coconut or Sitaphal work best with plain biscuits that won’t compete. Bold flavours like Madagascar Chocolate or Coffee Walnut can handle richer bases like chocolate digestives or waffles. When in doubt, a plain butter cookie works with almost everything and lets the NIC flavour do the talking. 
 

Every Combination Starts With the Right Ice Cream

The filling makes or breaks an ice cream sandwich, which is why starting with a flavour that’s worth enjoying on its own always gives you the best result. Find the full NIC flavour range at nicicecreams.