Chocolate Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches

What is it?

Almond flour macaron shells, made in France, sandwich a layer of chocolate ice cream in this frozen dessert from Trader Joe’s. Each piece is individually wrapped, and a 9.47 fl oz box holds a small pack of them. The shells use French-style macaron technique, so they’re meant to be light, chewy, and a little crisp at the edges, while the filling stays firm enough to cut cleanly when frozen. Compared with the usual cookie-based ice cream sandwich, this one leans on pastry texture instead of crunch. Unlike Trader Joe’s cookie sandwiches or ice cream novelties with wafers, these use almond flour shells and a single chocolate center. Let it sit out for a few minutes before serving so the shell softens and the ice cream loosens up.