Decadent Strawberry Chocolate Fantasy Ice Cream Cake
Layers of Magic:
- 1 Chocolate Cookie Crust
- 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownie Base
- 3 Strawberry Ice Cream Layer
- 4 Chocolate Ganache Swirl
- 5 Strawberry Compote Ripple
- 6 Chocolate Ice Cream Layer
- 7 Whipped Cream Topping
- 8 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries + Shavings
📝 Ingredients:
Crust:
• 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos work!)
• 1/2 cup melted butter
Brownie Base:
• 1 box fudge brownie mix (or homemade)
• Eggs, oil, water (as per mix instructions)
Strawberry Ice Cream Layer:
• 1.5 quarts strawberry ice cream (softened slightly)
Chocolate Ganache:
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Strawberry Compote:
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
Chocolate Ice Cream Layer:
• 1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream (softened)
Topping:
• 2 cups whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
• Chocolate-dipped strawberries
🍰 Assembly Instructions:
1 Prepare Crust:
◦ Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter.
◦ Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
◦ Freeze for 15 min.
2 Bake Brownie Layer:
◦ Prepare brownie batter and pour over crust.
◦ Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20–25 min.
◦ Cool completely.
3 Add Strawberry Ice Cream:
◦ Spread softened strawberry ice cream over brownie layer.
◦ Freeze 1 hour.
4 Make Ganache + Compote:
◦ Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth.
◦ Compote: Simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until syrupy, then cool.
5 Swirl & Freeze:
◦ Drizzle ganache and compote over strawberry layer. Swirl gently.
◦ Freeze 30 more min.
6 Add Chocolate Ice Cream:
◦ Spread softened chocolate ice cream over everything.
◦ Freeze at least 4 hours, or overnight.
7 Top It Off:
◦ Just before serving, frost with whipped cream.
◦ Decorate with chocolate shavings + chocolate-dipped strawberries.
✨ Tips:
• Use high-quality ice cream for best flavor.
• Line your springform pan with parchment for easy removal.
• Let the cake sit at room temp for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
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