Let’s face it: cheesecake is delicious. Ice cream is delightful. Combine them, and you get pure indulgence. Introducing the chocolate cheesecake ice cream cake—where creamy cheesecake meets silky chocolate and the cold satisfaction of ice cream. If you’re tired of standard desserts, this is the game-changer. Prepare to be amazed as each layer of decadent chocolatey goodness fights for attention. It’s cold, rich, and almost too perfect for words. Almost. Trust me, this will end up as the highlight of any celebration—or a perfect solo treat. You deserve it.
Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake
This cake layers creamy chocolate cheesecake with ice cream, creating a decadently rich dessert that's sure to wow.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 ½ cups
- Sugar: ¼ cup
- Butter melted: ¼ cup
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
- Cream cheese softened: 2 cups
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Chocolate chips melted: ½ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
For the Ice Cream Layer:
- Chocolate ice cream softened: 3 cups
- Vanilla ice cream softened: 3 cups
For the Topping:
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Layer:
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Add sour cream, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract.
- Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 50 minutes.
- Let cool, then freeze for 2-3 hours.
Prepare the Ice Cream Layer:
- Softly spread layers of chocolate and vanilla ice cream on top of the cheesecake. Freeze again for 1-2 hours.
Make the Chocolate Topping:
- Heat heavy cream until simmering.
- Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cake and freeze for 30 minutes.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add crushed chocolate cookies between layers for extra crunch.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer topping.
- Let the cake thaw for 10 minutes before slicing to get perfect cuts.
