Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake: The Ultimate Amazing Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Oreo cookies, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 quart cookies and cream ice cream, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Additional Oreo cookies for decoration (optional)
Instructions
Crafting your Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake can be quick and straightforward if you follow these steps:
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until fully mixed.
- Form the Base: Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer.
- Add Ice Cream: Spoon softened vanilla ice cream onto the crust, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Freeze Layer: Place the pan in the freezer for about 1 hour to allow the vanilla layer to firm up.
- Add Second Layer: After the vanilla ice cream has set, add the cookies and cream ice cream on top, smoothing it out.
- Freeze Again: Return the cake to the freezer for another hour to firm up the cookies and cream ice cream layer.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Once the ice cream layers are set, beat the whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
- Top the Cake: Spread the whipped cream over the top layer of cookies and cream ice cream to create a fluffy icing.
- Decorate: If desired, garnish with additional crushed Oreo cookies or whole cookies for decor.
- Final Freeze: Place the entire cake back into the freezer for at least 3 hours, or until completely firm.
By adhering to these steps, you will ensure that your Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake turns out perfectly!