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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake: The Ultimate Frozen Dessert for Any Celebration


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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For the crust & cookie dough layers:

  • 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (135g) mini chocolate chips (plus extra for garnish)
  • Pinch of salt

For the ice cream layer:

  • 1½ quarts (6 cups) store-bought chocolate chip ice cream, softened slightly

For the chocolate ganache topping:

  • ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream

Optional garnish:

  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles
  • Extra cookie crumbles

Instructions

  1. Prep: Line a 9″ springform pan with parchment; lightly grease sides.
  2. Make edible cookie dough: In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  3. Form bottom crust: Press half the dough into bottom of pan. Freeze 15 minutes.
  4. Add ice cream: Spread softened ice cream evenly over crust. Smooth top. Freeze 30–60 minutes until firm.
  5. Add top cookie layer: Crumble remaining cookie dough and press gently over ice cream to form a second layer. Freeze 1 hour.
  6. Make ganache: Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips; let sit 2 min, then stir until smooth. Cool 5–10 min.
  7. Top cake: Pour ganache over frozen cake. Tilt pan to spread evenly. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
  8. Freeze overnight (or at least 4 hours) before slicing.
  9. Serve: Let sit at room temp 5–10 minutes for easier slicing.
💡 Pro Tip: For clean cuts, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe between slices.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per slice, serves 10):

Prep Time: 30 min | Freeze Time: 4+ hr | Total Time: 4 hr 30 min
Servings: 10 | Calories: 380 | Net Carbs: 42g | Fats: 22g | Protein: 5g