Sure, let’s delve into the delicious realm of Pumpkin Patch Ice Cream Dessert! 🎃🍨 This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, especially Halloween, and it’s bound to impress both kids and adults alike with its festive presentation and irresistible flavor. With just a few simple steps, you’ll create a dessert masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds)! So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s get started on this culinary adventure.
📝 Recipe: Pumpkin Patch Ice Cream Dessert
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍰 Servings: 15 servings
🍽️ Yield: One 9-inch dessert
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 32 | Chocolate sandwich cookies |
| 3 | tablespoons butter |
| 1 | tablespoon sugar |
| 1 | container vanilla ice cream |
| 1 1/2 | cups Cool Whip |
| 1 | container chocolate ice cream |
| Halloween candies | |
| Colored sprinkles | |
| Decorator gel |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cookies:
- Split 15 cookies, leaving the filling on one side of each cookie.
- Finely crush the plain split cookies and 5 whole cookies.
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Make the Crust:
- Mix the crushed cookies, butter, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, pressing gently to form the crust.
- Stand the remaining 15 split cookies on edge around the side of the pan.
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Layer the Ice Cream:
- Spread the chocolate ice cream evenly on the prepared crust.
- Coarsely chop the remaining 12 cookies and stir them into the vanilla ice cream.
- Spread the vanilla ice cream mixture over the chocolate layer.
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Freeze the Dessert:
- Cover the pan and freeze for at least 3 hours or until firm.
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Decorate:
- Remove the side of the pan.
- Pipe or spread the Cool Whip on top of the dessert.
- Decorate with Halloween candies and colored sprinkles to create a festive pumpkin patch design.
- Use decorator gel to make pumpkin faces on the orange filling of the split cookies around the edge and, if desired, on additional split cookies.
- Stand the additional cookies on edge on top of the dessert for added flair.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Pumpkin Patch Ice Cream Dessert immediately to delight your guests with this spooky and scrumptious treat!
This Pumpkin Patch Ice Cream Dessert is sure to be the star of any Halloween gathering or festive celebration. With its creamy layers of ice cream, crunchy cookie crust, and playful decorations, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. So, gather your loved ones, whip up this delightful dessert, and create unforgettable memories together! 🎃🍨✨
