Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

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Ingredients:

For the Cookie Crust:

1 ½ cups (about 20) chocolate chip cookies, crushed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Ice Cream Layers:

1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
1.5 quarts chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, softened
For the Cookie Dough Chunks:

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Ganache:

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream

Instructions:

Make the Cookie Crust:

Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Freeze for 15 minutes.
Make the Cookie Dough Chunks:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and freeze for at least 30 minutes.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the cookie crust.
  2. Press the frozen cookie dough balls into the ice cream.
  3. Top with the softened chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, smoothing the top.
  4. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Make the Ganache:

  1. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
  3. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let stand for 1 minute.
  4. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.

Frost and Serve:

  1. Remove the cake from the freezer and remove the sides of the springform pan.
  2. Pour ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  3. Return to the freezer for 15 minutes to set the ganache.
  4. Slice and serve immediately.

Tips:

If you don’t have a springform pan, use a 9×13 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
You can use store-bought edible cookie dough instead of making your own.
For an extra decadent touch, add a layer of chocolate or caramel sauce between the ice cream layers.
Decorate the top with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, or additional cookie dough balls.
Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake.

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