Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake 🍫🍨

Description:

Indulge in the luscious decadence of this Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake, a stunning dessert that effortlessly steals the spotlight at any special occasion. Crafted with love and attention, this recipe requires a day of anticipation, ensuring each layer is perfectly set for an unforgettable taste experience. With a cook time spanning overnight, this dessert promises to impress with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Dive into the festive charm of Christmas with every heavenly bite of this frozen delight.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: Overnight (24 hours)
Total Time: 25 hours

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 431.1
• Fat: 25.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 14.2g
• Cholesterol: 71.5mg
• Sodium: 261.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 48.7g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Sugar: 29.3g
• Protein: 5.3g

Recipe Yield:

• Servings: 12

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

   • In a heavy small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter with bittersweet chocolate over low heat until smooth and combined.
   • Meanwhile, finely grind the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor.
   • Add the warm chocolate mixture to the processed cookies and blend until the crumbs are just moistened.
   • Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture in a small bowl.
   • Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch sides.
   • Freeze the crust while preparing the other components.

2. Create the Glaze:

   • In a heavy large saucepan, bring the heavy cream and light corn syrup to a boil.
   • Remove the saucepan from heat and add the bittersweet chocolate, whisking until melted and smooth.
   • Let the glaze stand until it cools but remains pourable, approximately 1 hour.

3. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a large bowl, quickly mix the vanilla ice cream, 1 3/4 cups of crushed peppermint candies, and peppermint extract until just blended.
   • Spoon half of the ice cream mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Place the remaining ice cream mixture in the freezer.

4. Assemble the Cake:

   • Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of cookie crumbs over the layer of ice cream in the pan, pressing gently.
   • Pour 1 cup of the prepared chocolate glaze over the ice cream and cookie crumb layer.
   • Freeze the cake for 1 hour to set the layers.

5. Layer and Freeze:

   • Spread the remaining half of the ice cream mixture evenly over the set layers.
   • Freeze the cake until firm, approximately 4 hours.

6. Final Touches:

   • Warm the remaining chocolate glaze over low heat until it becomes pourable but not warm.
   • Pour the warm glaze over the top of the ice cream cake, spreading it evenly.
   • Freeze the assembled cake overnight to ensure it sets completely.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Before serving, run a sharp knife between the crust and the pan sides to loosen the cake.
   • Release the pan sides and transfer the cake to a serving platter.
   • Garnish the cake with additional peppermint candies for a festive touch.
   • Slice and serve this irresistible Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake to delight your guests with its creamy, chocolaty, and minty goodness.

Indulge in the blissful harmony of chocolate and peppermint, encapsulated in every delightful slice of this exquisite frozen dessert. Perfect for Christmas celebrations or any special occasion, this Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake is sure to become a cherished favorite among friends and family. Enjoy the magic of the holidays with each heavenly bite! 🎄🍰