Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Sandwiches

Strawberry honey balsamic black pepper ice cream smashed between classic peanut butter cookies for the ultimate in ice cream sandwiches!

For the Ice Cream:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vodka or bourbon, optional
1 1/2 cups strawberry halves, stems removed
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

For the Cookies:
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (I used King Arthur Flour)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
Sea salt for sprinkling

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