Description
This Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake is a creamy layered dessert made with rich chocolate ice cream, strawberry ice cream, a crunchy cookie center, and smooth hot fudge. Finished with a light whipped topping, this homemade version delivers the same indulgent flavor and texture as the classic favorite.
Ingredients
10 Oreo cookies, about 1 cup crumbs (110 g)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (28 g)
1.5 quarts chocolate ice cream, softened (about 6 cups or 1.42 L)
1 cup hot fudge sauce, divided (8 oz or 227 g)
1.5 quarts strawberry ice cream, softened (about 6 cups or 1.42 L)
2 cups heavy cream, cold (480 ml)
1/3 cup confectioners sugar (40 g)
1.5 teaspoons Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor or Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor
2 to 4 tablespoons sprinkles, optional
Instructions
• Crush Oreo cookies into coarse crumbs using a food processor, then mix with melted butter until evenly coated
• Line a 9×3 inch or 10×3 inch springform pan with plastic wrap, leaving extra overhang for easy removal
• Spread softened chocolate ice cream evenly into the pan and freeze for about 30 minutes until firm
• Warm the hot fudge sauce slightly and spread half of it over the chocolate ice cream layer
• Sprinkle the Oreo crumb mixture evenly over the fudge layer and press gently, then freeze again for 30 minutes
• Drizzle the remaining hot fudge over the cookie layer
• Spread softened strawberry ice cream evenly on top, cover, and freeze for at least 12 hours
• Whip heavy cream, confectioners sugar, and vanilla flavor until stiff peaks form
• Remove cake from pan, place on a chilled plate, and frost with whipped cream on top and sides
• Decorate with sprinkles if desired, slice using a warm knife, and serve immediately
Notes
Freeze each layer properly before adding the next to maintain clean layers
Use very cold heavy cream to achieve stable whipped topping
Allow cake to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing for easier cuts
Store leftovers tightly covered in the freezer for up to 3 days
You can substitute different ice cream flavors or cookies for variety
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American