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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

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This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake is the ultimate no-bake dessert for cookie lovers and ice cream enthusiasts. Featuring layers of creamy vanilla ice cream, edible cookie dough, and a rich chocolate ganache topping, all in a cookie dough crust, it's perfect for summer celebrations, birthdays, and make-ahead entertaining.

Ingredients

For the Edible Cookie Dough Balls:

1¼ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)

½ cup unsalted butter, cold

½ cup light brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt

24 tbsp milk

½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

For the Edible Cookie Dough Crust:

2½ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)

1 cup unsalted butter, cold

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

½ tsp salt

¼ cup milk

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

For the Ice Cream Filling:

1.5 L vanilla ice cream, softened

1½ cups edible cookie dough balls (prepared above)

1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

For the Ganache Topping:

1 cup dark chocolate chips

½ cup heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

Whipped cream

Extra cookie dough balls

Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Heat-Treat the Flour:

    • Bake 1¼ cups of flour at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.

    • Bake 2½ cups of flour for 10 minutes. Let cool.

  • Make Cookie Dough Balls:

    • Beat cold butter and sugars until combined.

    • Mix in vanilla and salt.

    • Add heat-treated flour and milk as needed.

    • Fold in chocolate chips, roll into balls, and refrigerate.

  • Prepare Cookie Dough Crust:

    • Beat butter and sugars until fluffy.

    • Add vanilla, salt, flour, and milk.

    • Mix in chocolate chips and press into a springform pan.

    • Freeze until firm.

  • Assemble Ice Cream Layer:

    • Soften ice cream and fold in cookie dough balls and chocolate chips.

    • Spread over crust and freeze 6–8 hours or overnight.

  • Make Ganache:

    • Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips.

    • Stir smooth, let cool, and pour over frozen cake.

  • Decorate and Serve:

    • Garnish with whipped cream, extra dough balls, and mini chips.

    • Freeze again until ganache is set.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean slices.

  • Allow the cake to sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.

  • For flavor variations, swap in different ice creams or chocolate types.