You can make this simple, layered ice cream cake using store-bought ice cream and Oreos. It is a no-bake frozen dessert perfect for birthdays or summer parties.
Author:maddie-thompson
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:4 hr 25 min
Yield:10 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 (13.2-ounce) package Oreo cookies
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream, softened slightly
1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened slightly
1 cup hot fudge topping, warmed
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies for topping
Instructions
Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Place the entire package of Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs.
Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes to set the crust.
Remove the pan from the freezer. Spread the slightly softened chocolate ice cream evenly over the crust layer. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
Return the pan to the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is firm.
Spread the slightly softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the set chocolate layer. Smooth the top.
Drizzle the warmed hot fudge topping over the vanilla layer. Use a knife to gently swirl the fudge into the ice cream slightly.
Freeze the cake for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm. For best results, freeze overnight.
Before serving, remove the cake from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Spread the thawed whipped topping over the top and sides of the cake.
Sprinkle the reserved crushed Oreo cookies over the whipped topping.
Slice and serve this easy ice cream cake immediately.
Notes
You can substitute any two ice cream flavors you prefer for a custom layered ice cream cake.
If you do not have a springform pan, you can line a standard 9-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on the sides to help lift the cake out later.
For a copycat ice cream cake look, use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe the whipped topping around the top edge.