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Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake Recipe with Easy Fudge Sauce

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A quick and easy ice cream cake combining creamy vanilla ice cream, chewy chocolate chip cookie dough chunks, and a rich homemade fudge sauce. Perfect for celebrations or any time you want an indulgent dessert with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 quart (946 ml) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1 cup (150 g) chocolate chip cookie dough, chopped into small chunks
  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) light corn syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional toppings: chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), sprinkles, sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  2. Let the vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes until soft but not melted.
  3. Gently fold the chopped cookie dough chunks into the softened ice cream without overmixing.
  4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly without pressing too hard.
  5. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and glossy.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Release the cake from the pan onto a serving plate, drizzle warm fudge sauce over slices, and add optional toppings if desired.

Notes

Use a hot, wet knife to slice the cake cleanly. If fudge sauce thickens, gently rewarm it in short bursts. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate chips. For gluten-free, use GF-certified cookie dough or almond flour-based dough. Cover cake tightly before freezing to avoid freezer smells.

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Keywords: ice cream cake, chocolate chip cookie dough, fudge sauce, easy dessert, no bake, celebration dessert, summer dessert

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