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Ice Cream Cake

Ice cream cake with a crunchy Oreo crust, layered vanilla and strawberry ice cream, and a ribbon of hot fudge. No-bake and frozen for clean slices topped with swirled whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
Prep Time 30 minutes
freezing 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Oreo crust
  • 24 Oreo cookies Crushed into fine crumbs.
  • 5 tbsp butter Melted.
Ice cream layers and fudge
  • 1.5 qt vanilla ice cream Slightly softened.
  • 1.5 qt strawberry ice cream Slightly softened.
  • 0.5 cup hot fudge sauce Slightly cooled.
Topping
  • 2 cup whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream For swirls on top.
  • Rainbow or patriotic sprinkles To scatter over the top.

Equipment

  • 1 springform pan
  • 1 9-inch springform pan

Method
 

Build the Oreo crust
  1. Mix crushed Oreos with melted butter until the crumbs look evenly coated, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes until set and firm (watch for a solid, packed crust).
  2. Spread the vanilla ice cream in an even layer over the Oreo crust, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon. Freeze for 1 hour until firm enough to hold its shape (it should look matte and not squish).
  3. Drizzle the slightly cooled hot fudge sauce over the vanilla layer in a thin ribbon. Freeze for 15 minutes until the fudge is set (you should see it hold its streaks).
Layer and freeze
  1. Spread the strawberry ice cream over the fudge layer and smooth the top, keeping the surface even. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully firm (no soft spots when pressed lightly).
Unmold and finish
  1. Run a warm knife around the edge, then release the springform and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Wipe the knife clean between passes for a sharp edge.
  2. Pipe whipped cream swirls around the top edge, then scatter rainbow or patriotic sprinkles across the center. Slice with a hot knife, serve immediately, and keep slices clean for the best layered look.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, slightly soften both ice creams just enough to spread without melting; if they get too soft, refreeze briefly before adding the next layer. Store tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Freezing is yes—freeze leftovers promptly. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free ice cream and a dairy-free whipped topping while keeping the layering method the same.