Ice Cream Dessert

Table of Contents

1. Ice Cream Dessert Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Ice Cream Dessert
4. How to Serve Ice Cream Dessert
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. JUMP TO RECIPE

Ice cream dessert is a crowd-pleasing treat with a rich cookie crust, ice cream, whipped topping, hot fudge sauce, and more cookies on top. Cool and creamy, this easy ice cream dessert is just 5 ingredients! 

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! If you love ice cream you’ll want to make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake, Oreo Milkshake, or Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake. 

Ice Cream Dessert Ingredients

You will need:

• 15.5 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies crushed, divided 
• ¼ cup butter melted
• 2 1.5 quart containers Edy’s Slow Churned Vanilla Ice Cream softened
• 2 11-12 ounce jars hot fudge ice cream topping warmed, divided
• 1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed

Substitutions and Additions

CARAMEL: Add or substitute caramel sauce along with the hot fudge sauce for an extra indulgent treat. 

SPRINKLES: Top with colorful sprinkles for a burst of extra fun. 

COOKIES: Use vanilla or peanut butter sandwich cookies instead of chocolate for another flavor variety.

CANDY: Sprinkle with your favorite candy for an extra sweet treat.

NUTS: Use peanuts, walnuts, or pecans to make a sundae-like dessert idea.

How to Make Ice Cream Dessert

STEP ONE: Place the cookies into a food processor and pulse until a crumb texture. Remove ¼ cup of cookie crumbs to be used as a sprinkle topping. For the remaining crumbs, run the food processor and drizzle in the melted butter, and run for about 15 seconds.

PRO TIP: If you don’t have a food processor to make cookie crumbs, place the cookies in a zipper-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

STEP TWO: Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan. Place the pan in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you let the ice cream soften. To soften the ice cream, remove the lid from the ice cream and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. See the tip to further soften the ice cream below.

PRO TIP: Let the containers sit on the counter for about 5-10 minutes and then dump the ice cream into a large bowl. You can then use a spoon to gently stir it around. Once it is soft enough to scoop and “spread” in the bowl it is ready to scoop and spread onto the crust!

STEP THREE: Remove the 9×13 pan from the freezer and using an ice cream scoop place scooped ice cream all over the crust and then spread the softened ice cream over the cookie crust. Lay a piece of cling wrap on top of the ice cream and place it in the freezer to freeze until solid again (about 2 hours).

STEP FOUR: Warm the jars of hot fudge ice cream topping per the instructions on the jar. Measure out 2 cups of the warmed topping, and reserve the remaining fudge to pour over the finished dessert. Pour the warmed fudge over the top of the frozen ice cream and spread it into an even layer. Freeze again until solid (about one hour).

STEP FIVE: Remove the dessert and spread the thawed whipped topping evenly on top of the dessert. Sprinkle with the reserved ¼ cup of crushed cookies. Place back into the freezer for two hours or until ready to serve.

PRO TIP: Freezing the dessert between each step will really help keep it solid.

STEP SIX: When ready to serve, remove the dessert from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or on the countertop for 15 minutes. Drizzle with remaining warmed fudge topping as desired.

PRO TIP: To cut the cake using a long serrated knife that has been run under hot water and wiped dry to cut the cake, reheating the knife as necessary.

How to Serve Ice Cream Dessert

This Ice Cream Dessert is the perfect choice for a refreshing summer treat! A fun dessert to share, you can top your ice cream dessert with homemade hot fudge and homemade whipped cream for an irresistible treat. This cool dessert would also be a fun treat to make for a birthday or get-together with friends and family. Enjoy a slice of this dessert with a cup of coffee, some hot chocolate, or a glass of iced tea. 

Storage

IN THE FREEZER: Keep covered in the freezer so it stays fresh. It’s best when enjoyed within a week. 

Ice cream dessert is a delicious homemade ice cream treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This mouthwatering dessert is creamy and rich, made with a cookie crust topped with layers of vanilla ice cream, a layer of whipped topping, hot fudge sauce, and cookie crumbles. Kids and adults alike will fall in love with this easy-to-make creamy ice cream dessert.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long will this ice cream dessert last? 

This easy ice cream dessert will last for about a week stored in the freezer.

Can I use a different type of sandwich cookie in this recipe? 

You could use either vanilla or peanut butter sandwich cookies in this recipe instead of the chocolate ones.

Can I use homemade hot fudge or whipped cream? 

You can use either store-bought or homemade hot fudge and whipped cream in this recipe.