Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake, a stunning no-bake dessert perfect for warm days and gatherings. This layered treat features creamy strawberry shortcake ice cream combined with a crunchy cookie crust and homemade strawberry sauce, offering a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this cake is not only visually impressive but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite fruits or flavors. Whether it’s a birthday party or a simple family dinner, this Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake promises to be a crowd pleaser that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 liters strawberry shortcake ice cream
- 3 cups crushed vanilla cookies
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry sauce by combining frozen strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until simmering.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with heavy cream until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the saucepan while stirring until thickened. Let cool.
- Combine crushed vanilla cookies with melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press half into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Layer half of the strawberry ice cream over the crust followed by half of the cooled strawberry sauce.
- Repeat layers with remaining ice cream and cookie mixture, finishing with any leftover sauce on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use frozen strawberries for optimal texture. Crush cookies finely for a smooth base. Feel free to experiment with different fruits or ice cream flavors to customize your cake.