Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake Recipe
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake is the ultimate summer dessert! It features layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, rich edible cookie dough, and a buttery cookie crust. Topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate, it's a refreshing treat that combines two of the best sweets—ice cream and cookie dough. Perfect for birthdays or hot days!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A (freezing required)
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Cookie Crust:
- 2 cups crushed chocolate chip cookies
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- For the Ice Cream Layers:
- 1 ½ quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 ½ quarts chocolate chip ice cream, softened
- For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate sauce
- Extra cookie dough balls (optional)
Instructions
- For the Cookie Crust:
In a medium bowl, mix crushed chocolate chip cookies with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to create a firm crust. Freeze for 15 minutes. - For the Cookie Dough:
In a bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and milk. Fold in heat-treated flour and mini chocolate chips until combined. Set aside. - For the Ice Cream Layers:
Spread a layer of softened vanilla ice cream over the frozen crust. Freeze for 30 minutes until firm. Add a layer of cookie dough on top, followed by a layer of softened chocolate chip ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. - For Topping:
Before serving, remove the cake from the springform pan. Top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and cookie dough balls if desired. - Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to heat-treat the flour for safe consumption in the cookie dough.
- Allow the ice cream to soften slightly for easy spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 280mg