Ice Cream Crunch Cake
- 2 1 1/2 -quart containers vanilla ice cream
- 1 9 -ounce package chocolate wafers (such as Nabisco Famous)
- 1 7 -to-8-ounce bottle chocolate shell ice cream topping
- 1 1 1/2 -quart container chocolate ice cream
- 5 cups whipped cream
- Rainbow sprinkles, for decorating (optional)
- Put a 9-inch springform pan in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, let 1 container vanilla ice cream soften at room temperature.
- Remove the pan from the freezer.
- Spread a 1/2-inch-thick layer of softened vanilla ice cream on the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
- (If the ice cream gets too soft, return to the freezer.)
- Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pulse the chocolate wafers in a food processor to break into large crumbs.
- Add the chocolate shell topping and pulse until the crumbs are moist, about 5 pulses; set aside.
- Let the chocolate ice cream soften at room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- Spread over the vanilla layer, firmly packing the ice cream into the pan.
- Spread the chocolate crumb mixture over the chocolate ice cream.
- Freeze until set, about 1 hour.
- Remove the remaining container vanilla ice cream from the freezer 15 minutes before assembling the final layer.
- Spread the ice cream over the crumb layer, packing it tightly, then smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
- To unmold, wipe the outside of the pan with a hot cloth, then run a hot knife around the inside; unlatch and remove the side.
- If the ice cream cake is too soft, refreeze 20 minutes.
- Spread 3 cups whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
- Freeze until set, about 20 minutes.
- Put the remaining 2 cups whipped cream in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip; pipe along the top and bottom edges of the cake and decorate with sprinkles.
- Return to the freezer; remove 15 minutes before serving and slice with a hot knife.
- Photograph by Steve Giralt
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ice-cream-crunch-cake-recipe.html (may not work)