Ice Cream Cake With Vanilla Wafers Recipe

This ridiculously easy Ice Cream Cake with Vanilla Wafers is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this simple recipe combines creamy ice cream, buttery vanilla wafers, and rich chocolate for a decadent dessert that's surprisingly quick to make. Get ready for rave reviews – your family and friends will be begging for seconds!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 672.9 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ice Cream Cake With Vanilla Wafers

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How to Make Ice Cream Cake With Vanilla Wafers

  1. Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Crush 2 cups of vanilla wafers into fine crumbs. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter and mix thoroughly with the crumbs.
  3. Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased pan to create a crust.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir in 1 (12-ounce) can of evaporated milk and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the cookie crust.
  6. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate layer is completely firm.
  7. Spread 2 quarts of softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the chocolate layer. Sprinkle the remaining crushed vanilla wafers over the top.
  8. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the ice cream is solid. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

171g

Fat

113g

Carbs

25g

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