Description
A nostalgic dessert that marries fudgy brownies with creamy vanilla ice cream and a glossy chocolate ganache, perfect for summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie mix as directed and bake in a greased 9-inch springform pan. Let cool completely.
- Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the cooled brownie base. Smooth the top.
- Freeze for at least 240 minutes or until firm.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Remove cake from the springform pan. Drizzle ganache over the ice cream layer, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Sprinkle chopped candy bars over the top while ganache is still soft.
- Return the cake to the freezer for at least 60 minutes before serving.
- Slice with a warm knife and enjoy!
Notes
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: brownie, ice cream, dessert, frozen, birthday cake, summer treat