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Christmas Ice Cream Cake

Irresistibly Festive Christmas Ice Cream Cake to Delight!

This Christmas Ice Cream Cake is a delightful treat combining creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate fudge, and crunchy peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream Choose a high-quality brand for optimal creaminess.
  • 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce Use homemade or store-bought, depending on your time.
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies Consider crushing candy canes for extra flavor.
  • 8 ounces chocolate wafer cookies These form the perfect crunchy base for the cake.
  • 1 cup whipped cream Freshly whipped cream gives the best texture and taste.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round dish
  • zip-top bag
  • rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Soften the vanilla ice cream slightly before using.
  2. Crush the chocolate wafer cookies for the base.
  3. Layer the ingredients in a suitable dish, starting with the crushed cookies.
  4. Add a layer of vanilla ice cream, followed by chocolate fudge sauce and peppermint candies.
  5. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  6. Drizzle with additional chocolate fudge sauce and sprinkle with more crushed peppermint candies for decoration.
  7. Freeze the cake for several hours until set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra festive touch.

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