Indulge in the sweet and creamy goodness of this easy ice cream cake. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering dessert that will impress your family and friends. This recipe combines layers of your favorite ice cream flavors with a velvety chocolate crust, creating a delightful treat that is perfect for any special occasion or as a refreshing summer dessert. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream
- 1 quart strawberry ice cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
- 1/4 cup strawberry sauce
- 1/4 cup nuts, chopped
- Sprinkles for garnish
Directions
- In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Place the pan in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set the crust.
- Meanwhile, take out the vanilla ice cream and let it soften at room temperature for a few minutes.
- Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the crust using a spatula.
- Return the pan to the freezer for about 30 minutes to harden the vanilla ice cream layer.
- Repeat the process with the chocolate and strawberry ice cream layers, freezing each layer for 30 minutes before adding the next.
- Once all the ice cream layers are added and frozen, remove the cake from the freezer.
- Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to remove from the pan.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
- Top the cake with a generous amount of whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate and strawberry sauces, and sprinkle with chopped nuts and sprinkles.
- Place the cake back in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Before serving, let the cake thaw slightly at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve this delightful and luscious easy ice cream cake to enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The first ice cream cake was created in the 19th century using layers of ice cream and sponge cake.
Ice cream cakes became popular in the United States in the 1950s.
You can customize this recipe by using your favorite ice cream flavors and toppings.
Adding a layer of crushed cookies or brownie chunks between the ice cream layers can add a delicious texture to the cake.