Description
Creamy ice cream cake with cookie crunch delivers a delightful dessert experience. Sweet layers and crunchy textures combine to create a memorable treat for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream (softened)
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
Cookie Base:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Topping:
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare a springform pan by lining the bottom and sides with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs, blend with melted butter, and firmly press the mixture into the pan’s base to create a solid foundation. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Allow chocolate ice cream to soften slightly, then carefully spread an even layer over the chilled cookie crust. Return to the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Gently drizzle warm hot fudge sauce across the chocolate ice cream layer, creating an artistic pattern. Freeze for an additional 10 minutes to stabilize.
- Soften vanilla ice cream, then smoothly spread it over the fudge layer, ensuring a uniform surface. Place in the freezer for 2 hours to completely solidify.
- Carefully remove the cake from the springform pan by releasing the sides and transferring to a serving plate.
- Cover the entire cake with fluffy whipped topping, using smooth, graceful strokes to create an elegant finish. Add decorative elements like chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Return the decorated cake to the freezer for one final hour to ensure perfect slicing and serving consistency.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients and tools beforehand to prevent melting and ensure smooth layering during cake assembly.
- Use room temperature ice cream for easier spreading and creating clean, even layers without tearing the base.
- Select high-quality cookies with robust flavor like chocolate sandwich cookies or graham crackers for maximum crunch and taste enhancement.
- Wipe pan edges with warm cloth between layers to create pristine, professional-looking cake presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 427
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg