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.
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
2–4 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
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.
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.