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!
