Time needed: 15 minutes.
- Ice Cream Sandwich Base
Unwrap the ice cream sandwiches, and lay 12 ice cream sandwiches across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Strawberry Layer
Spoon the strawberry topping over the ice cream sandwiches in an even layer.
- Add Ice Cream Filling
Scoop the vanilla ice cream over top of the strawberries, and carefully spread it into an even layer without mixing with the berries.
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- Second Sandwich Layer
Add the remaining ice cream sandwiches over the top of the ice cream. Gently press the sandwiches down into the ice cream without smashing it or forcing ice cream up the sides.
- Top Ice Cream Layer
Spread the remaining ice cream over the sandwich bars in an even layer, smoothing out the top as best you can.
- Decorate
Cover the top evenly in a layer of rainbow sprinkles to decorate. Pat down gently so they stick to the top of the ice cream.
- Serve and Freeze
Slice the ice cream cake into squares to serve. You can also top with whipped topping, cherries, and other sundae toppings.
Ingredients
- 24 vanilla ice cream sandwiches , unwrapped
- 48 ounces vanilla ice cream , softened
- 11 ounces strawbeery topping
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
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Add 12 of the ice cream sandwiches to the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan.
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Add the strawberry topping evenly over the sandwiches.
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Spread half of the softened ice cream over the first layer.
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Top with remaining ice cream sandwiches and top with remaining ice cream.
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Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
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Serve topped with whipped cream a maraschino cherry and more sprinkles.
Nutrition
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes. If you aren’t serving the ice cream cake right away, then you can store the cake in the freezer until you’re ready to serve. Carefully wrap the cake pan in plastic wrap, followed by a second layer of aluminum foil. Place the cake in the freezer. It will stay good for up to 1 week.
Nutritional Facts
Tips & Tricks for Ice Cream Cake
Soften the Ice Cream
You want to soften the Ice cream for about 10 minutes. If the ice cream is too hard, it will be difficult to spread, especially over the strawberry layer without mixing with the berries. However, you don’t want the ice cream too soft or you’ll have to re-freeze it before serving and it will lose some of that creamy texture.
Slicing Your Ice Cream Cake
To easily cut your ice cream cake into clean slices, use a sharp serrated knife. Score the entire cake in a grid pattern, then cut along the scores to cut the cake into serving-sized squares. A good trick to make sure your knife cuts through the frozen dessert easily is heating the knife. Run the blade under hot water to heat it. Then it will melt the ice cream as it cuts through to make clean, easy slices.
How to Store
- Serve: This delicious Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is best enjoyed fresh, and you shouldn’t leave it at room temperature for more than an hour or so, or the ice cream filling will melt.
- Freeze: You can transfer the leftovers to a freezer safe container for storage. It’s best within the first few days, that’s when the chocolate wafers will taste freshest. However, stored properly it will stay good for up to 1 month.
