Frozen Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Frozen Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 285 min
Yield: 10 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description A nostalgic dessert that marries fudgy brownies with creamy vanilla ice cream and a glossy chocolate ganache, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water), OR favorite homemade brownie recipe
  • 1 ½ quarts vanilla ice cream (softened)
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chocolate candy bars, chopped (Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, etc.)
  • Optional: chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed cookies
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Instructions

  1. Prepare the brownie mix as directed and bake in a greased 9-inch springform pan. Let cool completely.
  2. Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the cooled brownie base. Smooth the top.
  3. Freeze for at least 240 minutes or until firm.
  4. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  5. Remove cake from the springform pan. Drizzle ganache over the ice cream layer, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  6. Sprinkle chopped candy bars over the top while ganache is still soft.
  7. Return the cake to the freezer for at least 60 minutes before serving.
  8. Slice with a warm knife and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Store in the freezer at 0°F for up to 1 month. Let sit at room temperature for 5–8 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.