Enter the Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake, a dessert that’s sure to be the highlight of any celebration. This cake layers rich, creamy ice cream with chunks of cookie dough, all nestled on a buttery cookie crust. It’s a sweet dream come true for cookie dough lovers and ice cream enthusiasts alike.
Resume of the recipe: This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake is a showstopper. It features a crispy cookie crust, layers of velvety ice cream, and generous chunks of edible cookie dough throughout. Topped with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and more cookie dough bits, this cake is both a visual and culinary delight. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or any time you want to indulge in something truly extraordinary.
Exciting Story: I’ll never forget the first time I made this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake for my daughter’s birthday. She’s a cookie dough fanatic, and I wanted to surprise her with something unique. As I assembled the layers, I could already see her face lighting up with joy. The cookie crust came together perfectly, and the creamy ice cream filled the kitchen with a delightful aroma. When we finally unveiled the cake, her eyes widened with excitement, and her friends couldn’t wait to dig in. This cake quickly became a family favorite, requested for every birthday and special event since.
Why This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake?
Selling Points:
- Perfect Combination: Combines the beloved flavors of chocolate chip cookies and ice cream.
- Layered Delight: Features a crunchy cookie crust, creamy ice cream, and chunks of cookie dough.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Ideal for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.
Ingredients:
Crust:
2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (like Oreo)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cookie Dough:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Ice Cream Layers:
1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1.5 quarts chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, softened
Ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions:
Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.
For the cookie dough, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the flour and mix until smooth, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Spread half of the vanilla ice cream over the crust, then add half of the cookie dough mixture in chunks over the ice cream. Freeze for 1 hour.
Spread the chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream over the cookie dough layer, then add the remaining cookie dough mixture in chunks over this layer. Freeze for 1 hour.
Spread the remaining vanilla ice cream over the top layer. Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Remove the cake from the springform pan and pour the ganache over the top. Freeze for another 30 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes (including freezing) | Kcal: 600 kcal | Servings: 12 servings