Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate fudge, and crunchy nuts, all encased in a chocolate cookie crust. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures, from the smoothness of the ice cream to the satisfying crunch of the topping, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Ice Cream Layer:
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce
- Topping:
- 1 cup chopped nuts (peanuts or almonds)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
- Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the cooled crust.
- Drizzle the chocolate fudge sauce over the ice cream, then swirl it gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts and chocolate chips evenly on top.
- Cover the cake with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Before serving, let the cake sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for easier slicing.
Notes
- This cake can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the freezer.
- To store leftovers, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
- For a different flavor, substitute vanilla ice cream with chocolate or mint chocolate chip.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking/freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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