Description

Indulge in the perfect summer treat with this luscious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Cake. Layers of chocolate cookie crust, creamy strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and decadent chocolate ganache come together for a delightful dessert experience.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cake:

1/2 gallon strawberry ice cream, softened
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Topping:

Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the pan to form a crust. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Assemble the Cake: Spread half of the softened strawberry ice cream over the crust. Add a layer of sliced strawberries. Top with remaining ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
Make the Chocolate Ganache: Heat heavy cream, pour over chocolate chips. Add vanilla extract. Spread over frozen cake. Return to freezer for 30 minutes.
Serve: Remove cake from pan, top with strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.

Notes

You can swap strawberry ice cream with other flavors like strawberry cheesecake or vanilla-strawberry swirl.
For added crunch, mix chopped chocolate or freeze-dried strawberries into the crust.