Description
Indulgent homemade ice cream cake with cookie crunch combines layers of creamy delight and crunchy texture. Cool summer desserts like this delight guests with rich, playful flavors that satisfy sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream (softened)
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare a springform pan by lining the bottom and sides with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth surface for easy cake removal.
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs and combine with melted butter, creating a compact base. Press the mixture firmly into the pan’s bottom, creating an even layer. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Soften vanilla ice cream slightly, then carefully spread it over the chilled cookie crust in a smooth, even layer. Return to the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Gently warm hot fudge sauce and drizzle it evenly across the vanilla ice cream layer. Place back in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to set slightly.
- Allow chocolate ice cream to soften momentarily, then spread it uniformly over the fudge layer, creating a final smooth surface. Freeze for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight to ensure complete solidification.
- Remove the cake from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to ease removal from the pan. Carefully release the springform sides and transfer to a serving plate.
- Decorate the top with fluffy whipped cream, creating elegant swirls or peaks. Sprinkle colorful decorative sprinkles over the cream for a festive finish.
- Slice with a knife dipped in hot water for clean, precise cuts. Serve immediately and enjoy the layered frozen dessert.
Notes
- Swap out cookies for gluten-free alternatives to make the cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Let ice cream soften slightly at room temperature for easier spreading, preventing tears and creating smooth layers.
- Use a heated knife when slicing to get clean, precise cuts through the frozen cake layers.
- Try different cookie types like chocolate sandwich cookies or graham crackers for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 418 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg