Turtle Ice Cream Cake Sundae

Brace yourself for a dessert so indulgent, it’s practically a scandal—Turtle Ice Cream Cake Sundae. It’s caramel-drizzled, chocolate-drenched, pecan-studded decadence served in unapologetically sinful layers. Sure, it’s a calorie bomb, but hey, life’s too short to eat boring desserts. Each bite combines the crunch of pecans, the smoothness of ice cream, and the sheer drama of fudge. If this doesn’t make you rethink your diet, nothing will. So grab a spoon, maybe a friend (or not), and prepare to enter dessert nirvana. Let’s get this sugar-loaded masterpiece rolling.

Turtle Ice Cream Cake Sundae

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So grab a spoon, maybe a friend (or not), and prepare to enter dessert nirvana. Let’s get this sugar-loaded masterpiece rolling.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  

• Vanilla ice cream: 1.5 quarts
• Chocolate ice cream: 1.5 quarts
• Fudge sauce: 1 cup
• Caramel sauce: 1 cup
• Chopped pecans: 1 cup
• Chocolate cookies crushed: 2 cups
• Butter melted: 6 tbsp
• Whipped cream: Optional for garnish
• Maraschino cherries: 8 one per serving

Instructions

 

• Prepare the crust: Combine crushed cookies with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.
• Layer the ice cream: Spread vanilla ice cream over the crust, smoothing it evenly. Freeze for 10 minutes to set.
• Add chocolate ice cream: Spread chocolate ice cream over the vanilla layer. Freeze for another 10 minutes.
• Drizzle and sprinkle: Pour fudge and caramel sauces over the top. Sprinkle generously with chopped pecans.
• Freeze again: Freeze the entire cake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
• Garnish and serve: Before serving, top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries. Warm up extra fudge or caramel for drizzling.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 450
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 58g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 6g

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Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Calcium: 15%
• Vitamin A: 10%
• Iron: 6%
• Potassium: 8%
• Vitamin D: 5%

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Additional Notes:

• For an extra crunch, layer chopped toffee bits alongside the pecans.
• Substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
• Always use slightly softened ice cream for easier spreading.
• Warm fudge and caramel sauces before serving to amplify the gooey goodness.

There you have it—a dessert that’s messy, unapologetically sweet, and worth every indulgent bite. Dig in and enjoy!