Akutaq (eskimo Ice Cream Sandwiches)
Akutaq, also known as Eskimo ice cream, is a traditional Yup'ik dessert made with a combination of berries, fat, and sometimes fish. In this recipe, we'll be making Akutaq into delicious ice cream sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or salmonberries)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup powdered milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 graham crackers
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the berries and sugar together. Let them sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable shortening, powdered milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and spread them out on a plate.
- Take a graham cracker, spread a spoonful of the vegetable shortening mixture on top, then add a spoonful of the macerated berries, and finally top with another graham cracker to make a sandwich.
- Roll the edges of the sandwich in the graham cracker crumbs to coat.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 6 ice cream sandwiches.
- Place the sandwiches on a tray and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Bowls Spoon Plate Tray
Tools
Freezer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Akutaq ice cream sandwiches with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
Tips & tricks
For a fun twist, try using different types of berries or adding a drizzle of honey before serving!
Cost
$10