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Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Wow your friends and family with this decadent Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Cake! This make-ahead dessert is a freezer-friendly delight, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Layers of crunchy chocolate cookie crust, creamy cherry ice cream, rich vanilla ice cream, and a decadent fudge sauce create an irresistible flavor combination. Prepare it in advance and have a delicious surprise ready whenever you need it!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 341.3 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place 16 chocolate sandwich cookies (about 1 ½ cups) in a food processor.
  3. Process until finely ground.
  4. Add 6 tablespoons (85g) of melted unsalted butter.
  5. Process until well combined.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x3 inch springform pan.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  8. Let cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  9. Wrap the outside of the springform pan tightly with aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
  10. Spread 2 cups of cherry ice cream evenly over the cooled crust.
  11. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle ½ cup of finely chopped chocolate sandwich cookies and ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the cherry ice cream.
  13. Gently press down.
  14. Spread 2 cups of vanilla ice cream evenly over the chocolate chip layer.
  15. Drop 1/4 cup of fudge sauce over the vanilla ice cream in small spoonfuls.
  16. Swirl gently into the ice cream using a toothpick or knife.
  17. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  18. Gently press down.
  19. Freeze for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely firm.
  20. To serve, let the cake stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
  21. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
  22. Cut into wedges.
  23. Top each wedge with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

125g

Fat

47g

Carbs

14g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Desserts Fruit Cakes Chocolate Pitted Fruit Cherries