Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake

Today I’m excited to show you how to make this super easy cookies and cream ice cream cake recipe. My sister made it and brought it over for Father’s day and everyone raved about it. We all loved this easy dessert recipe.

Once I found out how easy it is to make I had to share it with you. This Oreo ice cream cake recipe is so easy to put together even the kids can make it on their own. Try these other delicious ice cream recipes – Homemade Ice Cream Recipes, No Churn Strawberry ice Cream, and Easy Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Why This Recipe Works

You guys are not going to believe how easy it is to make this simple but amazing dessert. Even though there are only 5 ingredients, the combination of these ingredients makes this cookies and cream ice cream cake delicious and a total crowd pleaser.

If you have ever gotten an Ice Cream Cake in Dairy Queen, then you are going to love this delicious dessert.

Ingredients

• Oreos – Crush into cookie crumbs
• Butter – We used unsalted butter, melt in the microwave
• Cookies and Cream Ice Cream – Use your favorite ice cream flavors. We have even made it with Mint Chocolate Chip.
• Hot Fudge Sauce – This adds delicious chocolate flavor
• Whipped Cream – You can also use cool-whip

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Variations Ideas

My favorite part about this ice cream cake recipe is that it’s super easy to make changes to it to make it your own.

• Add Fruit – I have made this ice cream cake with fruit instead of the Oreos.  This cake is delicious with strawberries and blueberries in it instead.
• Change the Oreos – You can easily create a golden Oreo ice cream cake recipe but using golden Vanilla Oreos instead of the chocolate ones for a completely different flavor for this ice cream cake.  
• Chopped Nuts – Add in chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.

How to Make this Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe

• Step 1 – Line a 9X13 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. 
• Step 2 – Set the ½ gallon of ice cream on the counter to soften.  

Step 3 – Place the Oreos in a gallon size freezer bag and pound them with a mallet or a rolling pin to coarsely crush them.

Step 4 – Place the crushed Oreos into a mixing bowl.  Reserve approximately ½ cup of the crushed Oreos for the topping.  Add the melted butter to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Step 5 – Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared 9X13 baking dish. 

Step 6 – Carefully spoon the ice cream onto the Oreo crust and spread it out as evenly as possible into the pan with a spatula.  Then place the baking dish in the freezer.

Step 7 – Warm the hot fudge sauce so that it’s easily pourable and pour the hot fudge sauce on top of the ice cream layer in the pan.  Place back in the freezer for 1 hour. 

Step 8 – Remove the pan from the freezer and spread the whipped cream topping on top and sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos over the whipped cream. 

• Step 9 – Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. 
• Step 10 – When ready to serve, let the cake sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften some and then it’s ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Prepare Baking Dish – Before pouring the ice cream mixture, make sure to prepare the baking dish. Line with parchment paper to for an easy cleanup and to easily remove the ice cream to serve.
• Softened Ice Cream – To easily combine the ingredients, make sure to soften the ice cream on the counter.
• To Easily Serve – Warm a sharp knife or spoon with hot water then dry to remove excessive water. Scoop or cut the ice cream and place in a serving dish. Warming the serving utensil helps to easily serve the ice cream.

Serving Suggestions

When you are ready to serve this Oreo cookie ice cream cake allow it to sit on the counter for approximately 5 minutes so that it will soften slightly making it easier to cut and serve! 

We love to serve topped with our favorite ice cream toppings including Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping, ganache, caramel syrup and hot fudge syrup. Make a sundae and serve topped with How to Make Whipped Topping