Description
A nostalgic ice-cream-inspired no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust layered with creamy vanilla ice cream, drizzled with rich hot fudge sauce, and topped with salted peanuts for a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling & Topping
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- Whipped topping, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with the melted butter until evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to create a firm crust base.
- Add the ice cream layer: Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the cookie crust, ensuring a smooth and level layer over the entire surface.
- Top with fudge and peanuts: Drizzle the hot fudge sauce generously over the ice cream layer, then sprinkle the salted peanuts evenly on top to add crunch and flavor.
- Freeze the dessert: Place the assembled dessert in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until it is completely firm and set.
- Serve: Before slicing, allow the dessert to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make cleaner cuts. Slice into squares and serve with whipped topping if desired.
Notes
- Allow the dessert to sit for 5 minutes at room temperature before slicing for cleaner, neater cuts.
- Ensure the ice cream is softened for easier spreading.
- This dessert should be kept frozen until serving to maintain its texture.
- Optional whipped topping adds creamy sweetness but can be omitted for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
