This Chocolate-Studded Ice Cream Cake is a dreamy frozen dessert layered with a buttery chocolate cookie base, creamy vanilla ice cream loaded with chocolate chips, and topped with rich chocolate sauce or ganache. It’s the perfect no-bake, crowd-pleasing treat for birthdays, summer parties, or any time you’re craving something cold, creamy, and chocolatey.
With layers of texture and flavor—from the crunchy cookie crust to the studded chocolate bits and silky topping—this ice cream cake is as fun to make as it is to eat. Let’s build this irresistible chilled masterpiece step by step!
Ingredients
- For the Base:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreo or chocolate chip cookies)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- For the Ice Cream Layer:
- 1 L vanilla ice cream (slightly softened)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup small chocolate pieces (optional)
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup chocolate sauce or ganache
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional)
- Extra chocolate chips for garnish
