Chocolate M&M’s and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
Decadent chocolate M&M’s and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake layered with vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos, and rich chocolate ganache. A fun frozen dessert perfect for parties and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: About 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices
- Category: Dessert / Ice Cream Cake
- Method: No-Bake / Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups edible chocolate chip cookie dough
1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream
1 cup mini M&M’s
1 cup crushed mini Oreos
3/4 cup chocolate ganache (or melted chocolate chips with cream)
1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip cookies (optional)
1 tablespoon butter (optional, for greasing pan)
Instructions
Line an 8–9 inch springform pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Lightly grease with butter if desired.
Press 1 cup of edible cookie dough firmly into the bottom of the pan to create the base layer. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
Let the vanilla ice cream soften at room temperature for 10–15 minutes until spreadable.
In a large bowl, fold half of the mini M&M’s, crushed Oreos, and 1/2 cup whipped topping into the softened ice cream.
Spread half of the ice cream mixture over the cookie dough base and smooth the top. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Add another thin layer using the remaining cookie dough, then spread the remaining ice cream mixture evenly on top.
Freeze the cake for 4–6 hours or overnight until completely firm.
Remove the cake from the pan and place it on a serving plate.
Pour warm chocolate ganache over the top so it gently drips down the sides.
Decorate with the remaining M&M’s, crushed Oreos, whipped topping, and mini cookies if using.
Let sit 5–10 minutes before slicing with a warm knife and serve.
Notes
Make sure the cookie dough is edible and egg-free if it will not be baked.
Slightly softened ice cream spreads more evenly and prevents breaking the base layer.
Run a knife under hot water before slicing for clean cake slices.
Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to 1 week.
