Strawberry Cream Puff Ice Cream Cake—because why settle for one indulgence when you can have layers of strawberry ice cream, cream puff goodness, and more? This cake defies reason. It’s the audacious union of airy, flaky cream puffs and decadent strawberry ice cream—nothing about it screams “subtle.” Let’s be honest, who needs a plain old dessert when you can have this towering creation? There’s no baking involved, so you can pretend you’re some kind of culinary wizard. Get ready for an Instagram-worthy dessert and, of course, some serious bragging rights.
Strawberry Cream Puff Ice Cream Cake
This cake combines cream puff layers with strawberry ice cream and whipped cream, resulting in a decadent, no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cream puff shells crumbled
- 2 cups strawberry ice cream softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Crumble cream puff shells and press them into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Soften the strawberry ice cream and layer it over the cream puff crust.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
- Spread the whipped cream mixture over the ice cream layer.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices.
- Freeze for 4 hours or until fully set. Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and minerals present (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin D: 7%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce before serving.
- Top with crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Feel free to use any fruit ice cream you prefer for variety.
