Description
This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is the ultimate no-bake dessert, perfect for summer parties and birthdays. Layers of creamy strawberry or chocolate ice cream, fluffy whipped topping, and soft ice cream sandwiches come together with rich fudge sauce and fresh toppings. Quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and totally customizable, it’s the best frozen treat for any hot day.
Ingredients
- Ice cream sandwiches (vanilla or Neapolitan)
- Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- Strawberry or chocolate ice cream (softened)
- Hot fudge sauce or chocolate syrup
- Chocolate chips
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
- Arrange a single layer of ice cream sandwiches in the dish, trimming to fit if needed.
- Spread a layer of softened ice cream over the sandwiches.
- Add a layer of whipped topping and smooth it evenly.
- Repeat the layers: sandwiches, ice cream, and whipped topping.
- Drizzle hot fudge sauce generously over the top.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries, chocolate chips, and mint leaves.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes, then lift u
Notes
- Swap the ice cream flavor for variety—mint chip, cookies & cream, or your favorite.
- Use caramel or peanut butter sauce instead of fudge for a twist.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan ice cream and whipped coconut cream.
- Add crunch with crushed cookies or chopped nuts between layers.
- Store in the freezer, tightly covered, for up to 1 week.