S’Mores Coffee and Fudge Ice Cream Cake π«βπ°
Overview:
Prep Time: 24 hours
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 24 hours 1 minute
Servings: 8
Description:
Indulge in the ultimate treat with this S’Mores Coffee and Fudge Ice Cream Cake! Combining the classic flavors of s’mores with rich coffee and fudge, this dessert is sure to impress any crowd. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet indulgence, this decadent cake is best prepared a day ahead, allowing all the flavors to meld together for a truly unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients:
- 16 graham crackers
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 gallon coffee ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
- 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions:
1. Preparing the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- In a food processor, finely grind the graham crackers along with toasted almonds and 3 tablespoons of sugar until a fine crumb texture is achieved.
- Add 1/2 cup of melted butter to the crumb mixture and process until moist crumbs form.
- Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch sides.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, approximately 12 minutes.
- Allow the crust to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
2. Layering the Ice Cream and Fudge Sauce:
- Once the crust has cooled, spread 2 cups of softened coffee ice cream evenly over the cooled crust.
- Spoon 3/4 cup of fudge sauce over the ice cream layer, spreading it evenly.
- Place the pan in the freezer until the fudge sauce is just set, approximately 10 minutes.
- Repeat the layering process with another 2 cups of coffee ice cream followed by 3/4 cup of fudge sauce.
- Freeze the cake until the fudge sauce is just set.
- Finally, spread the remaining 2 cups of coffee ice cream over the cake to create the final layer.
- Cover the cake with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze it overnight to allow it to set completely.
3. Finishing Touches:
- Refrigerate any remaining fudge sauce for serving.
- Preheat your broiler.
- Warm the remaining fudge sauce in a saucepan or microwave until it’s pourable.
- Place the frozen cake in its pan on a baking sheet for easy handling.
- Spread the marshmallow creme evenly over the top of the cake.
- Sprinkle miniature marshmallows in a single layer over the marshmallow creme.
- Broil the cake in the preheated broiler just until the marshmallows are deep brown, approximately 1 minute. Be sure to watch closely to avoid burning.
- Run a knife between the pan sides and the cake to loosen it.
- Remove the pan sides and cut the cake into wedges.
- Serve the cake immediately with the warm fudge sauce on the side for drizzling.
This S’Mores Coffee and Fudge Ice Cream Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of s’mores with the rich indulgence of coffee and fudge. With its impressive presentation and irresistible taste, it’s sure to become a favorite for any occasion. Enjoy every decadent bite! ππ°
