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A slice of layered Oreo Ice Cream Cake topped with whipped cream, cookie crumbs, and a whole Oreo cookie.
Linda

Oreo Ice Cream Cake

A no-bake frozen dessert with a thick Oreo cookie crust, layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, and a crown of whipped cream and crushed cookies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 whole cookies Oreo cookies filling included, about 2.5 cups crushed
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the Ice Cream Layers
  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream softened, about 15 minutes at room temperature
  • 1 quart chocolate ice cream softened, about 15 minutes at room temperature
  • 8 whole cookies Oreo cookies roughly chopped, for layering
  • 0.5 cup hot fudge sauce warmed slightly
For the Topping
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream cold
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 whole cookies Oreo cookies crushed, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food processor
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Pulse 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor until they form fine crumbs, about 30 seconds. Drizzle in melted butter and pulse until the mixture looks like wet sand, about 5 pulses. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, using the bottom of a measuring cup to compact it. Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
Build the Ice Cream Layers
  1. Spread softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the chilled crust, working quickly with a rubber spatula to create a smooth layer about 1 inch thick. Scatter half the chopped Oreos over the surface and press them in gently. Freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
  2. Drizzle warm fudge sauce over the frozen vanilla layer, spreading thinly with the back of a spoon. Working quickly, spread softened chocolate ice cream on top and smooth the surface. Scatter remaining chopped Oreos and press in lightly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until completely solid.
Finish and Serve
  1. Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the top of the cake.
  2. Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the whipped cream. Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan, then release the springform. Let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing with a warm, clean knife for clean cuts. Serve immediately.

Notes

Soften ice cream just until spreadable - too soft and it becomes soupy, too firm and you get air pockets. For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts. The cake keeps frozen, wrapped well, for up to 1 week - add whipped cream just before serving.