Easy to make "cheater ice cream " recipe. This is one of my favourite recipes. I've been making this ice cream for over 30 years. It's such an easy treat and your family and friends will go crazy for it.
Welcome to Day 6, the final day of Ice Cream Week 2014! This year the event is hosted by myself, and Susan of The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen. We have teamed up with 25 amazing bloggers to bring you ice cream treats all week long. I hope you all threw out the scales this week. Better not to look!
This recipe goes back to when I was a teenager. This is something I learned how to make from a gal I babysat for. It was one of my dad's favourite treats, along with most family members. It's a total cheater recipe, you use ice cream and whipped cream to make it. But you don't need to tell your guests that!
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Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
- 4 cups oreo graham crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 L vanilla ice cream softened
- 1 L Cool Whip divided
- 300 g package of Oreo Cookie divided
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the oreo graham crumbs and the melted butter. Mix thoroughly, and then press into mini spring form pans. Tamp the crumb mixture down, the bottom of a glass works, so does the blunt end of a honey dripped. Whack it down till it packs tight. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer combine the ice cream and about ¾ of the tub of cool whip. Whisk until combined.
- Place about ¾ of the cookies in a ziploc bag, take a rolling pin and whack the crud out of the bag until you break the cookies into small pieces. Now toss those pieces into the mixer. And good luck with this step, if you're like me you've inhaled about half the bag of oreos by now.
- Mix the oreo pieces and ice cream mixture till fluffy, add the almond extract and give it another whir till it's mixed in.
- Now before you pour this, right into your mouth if you're anything like me, let's go grab that hot fudge sauce. Don't even try to pretend you don't hide a jar in your fridge. We all do it. Just own it so we can move on.
- I want you to heat the sauce, but only slightly. It should be barely warm, just loose enough to spoon out. Take this mixture, while trying to resist drinking it straight from the measuring cup, and spoon it over the oreo crumb base. Do not try to smooth it, that will create the crumbs to lift back up. Just pour the hot fudge sauce over randomly. It you want it more even, just swirl the dish around a bit.
- Now pour the oreo ice cream mixture over top. Smooth the tops.
- Place in the freezer for about 4 hours, or even overnight.
- Remove from freezer and top with remaining whipped cream. Then top each one with a cookie.
- Serve with a big old "I'm so glad we had two bags of oreos in the house" kind of smile!
Notes
Our sponsors for the event have provided us with some great prizes. A huge thanks to Cake Boss, Anolon, Microplane, WÜSTHOF, Page Street Publishing and Quarry Spoon. Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic and Susan of The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen have tossed in a bonus prize of a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker because they think everyone should own one!
Here’s what is up for grabs, One Winner Takes All:
- One Cuisinart Ice Cream Machine in White
- One Cake Boss Mechanical Ice Cream Scoop with Red Silicone grips
- One Cake Boss 4Pc Ice Cream Bowl Set, Icing Pattern
- One Anolon Advanced Bronze 2 Qt Covered Straining Saucepan with Pour Spout
- One Microplane Herb and Salad Chopper
- One Microplane Premium Classic Grater in White
- One WUSTHOF CLASSIC 9-inch Double Serrated Bread Knife
- One Copy of the Cookbook Making Artisan Gelato by Torrance Kopfer
- One Copy of the Cookbook Everything Goes with Ice Cream by Koralee Teichroeb
- One Copy of the Cookbook Vegan Scoop by Wheeler del Torro
- One Copy of the Cookbook The Great Vegan Bean Book by Kathy Hester
- One Copy of the Cookbook Eat More Dessert by Jenny Kellar
- One Copy of the Cookbook The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz
- One Copy of the Cookbook Scoop Adventures by Lindsay Clendaniel
Be sure to visit all of today's Ice Cream Week Participants:
- Coffee and Donut Sundae by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Pinot Noir Ice Cream by The Redhead Baker
- Triple Peach Ice Cream by Cookistry
- Root Beer Float by My Catholic Kitchen
- Black Forest Ice Cream Shots by The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch
- Ice Cream Sundae with Homemade Hot Fudge by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Key Lime Pie Milkshake by Love and Confections
- Caramel Toffee Apple Parfaits by Farm Fresh Feasts
- Orange Creamsicle Float by Noshing with the Nolands
- Gluten Free Baked Alaska by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Toasted Almond and Cherry Ice Cream by The Messy Baker
- Gluten Free Toasted Marshmallow Brownie Batter Ice Cream by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Coconut Ice Cream Snowballs by Mother Would Know
- No Churn Low Carb Zesty Citrus Ice Cream by Yours and Mine are Ours
- Pina Colada Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Magic Shell by Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine
We would like to thank you all our readers for joining in the indulgence this week. Ice cream is always best eaten with friends.
Susan and I would like to thank all the participants and sponsors for joining in the fun. It's take a village to make this much ice cream!
See you all next year for Ice Cream Week 2015. Be sure to stay tuned for news about Cookie Week in November and Christmas Week in December. Susan and Kim are always up for fun and food. Chow!
Disclaimer: I did not receive any product for participating in this event. The #IceCreamWeek Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada residents only. ONE winner will receive ALL the prizes listed. Giveaway ends at midnight on August 31st. Winner must be 18 years of age. Winner will have 72 hours to respond to email notification of winning, or a new winner will be drawn. Thanks for entering.
Toodles and smoochies! xx
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Man this looks awesome, Kim! I need to scout the thrift shop for mini springform pans, because I'd be tempted to eat the whole thing and my 10 inch pan would be a wee bit much.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Kirsten. I found mine at Walmart of all places. They had them on one of those hanging display racks at the end of the aisles. Love mine. But occasionally when the boys do dishes they throw out the bottoms by mistake. Drives me a bit nuts. Lol.
So glad we did this event. It was a wild ride but totally worth it.
movita beaucoup
This recipe sounds horrible. (IN OPPOSITE WORLD.)
Kim Beaulieu
I found your comment horrendous and insulting....in opposite world.
xx
Heather
So cute!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Heather.
Margot C
I'm a traditionalist who can't make up her mind, so I take Neopolitan (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry) and mix it up. True story!
Kim Beaulieu
I love that. Neopolitan rocks. We went out for twist cones tonight. So good.
Jamie
I could do cheater's ice cream and this leaves the door open to so many possibilities. And what a giveaway!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Jamie. I hate to admit how long I've been making this ice cream for but it's well over 30 years. The extra whipped cream makes it so smooth, no matter how long it lasts (and it won't) it won't get hard like typical homemade ones. This is something my dad used to beg me to make for every holiday. I used to make huge batches and freeze them in those old red margarine tubs. Funny to think back on that.
Terri C
I do love vanilla, but in open to any !
Kim Beaulieu
I concur.
Mary Lynn
Fun dessert- Good for a birthday party!
Kim Beaulieu
So true, we've made it for parties so many times.
Anita at Hungry Couple
Now I need to make this. I hate you.
Kim Beaulieu
I freaking can't stop laughing right now.
In all honesty out of all the ice creams I've made this thing blows the others out of the water. Something about that extra whipped cream keeps it from getting hard, it's like cutting through butter.
Debbie Lind
My favorite ice cream is coffee! Awesome giveaway!
Kim Beaulieu
Good choice. And thanks. We had fun putting this together.
Marla Wampler
Looks awesome!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Marla.
Katie
I love Mint Chocolate Chip!!
Kim Beaulieu
Me too Katie.
Bonnie
lemon custard ice cream. Yum.
Kim Beaulieu
That sounds delightful Bonnie.
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction
Kim,
I have an Oreo Ice Cream cake in the freezer right now. You can't beat this for simplicity and the wow factor when served.
Annamaria
Kim Beaulieu
I love it, great minds right. It's such a great treat. Wait till you see the one in the freezer for my son's b-day. Hopefully I can get it photographed tomorrow.
kerrie williams
Wow...what an amazing prize! I cook all my sweets from scratch because I have celiac disease so this would be a wonderful way to do that.
Kim Beaulieu
I am so sorry about your celiac, I have IBS and barely hold on by a thread. Do you read Celiac Teen? Great recipes over there.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
LOVE these little cakes, but I'm not sure I'd even get to the little cake part because I think the ice cream would be gone first!
Kim Beaulieu
Ha, it's so true. We love this ice cream, been making it for eons.
ReggieNDean
Rocky road
Kim Beaulieu
Love it.
Richard Thomas
Definitely Strawberry!
Kim Beaulieu
Love strawberry.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
This looks amazing! Cookies and Cream is one of my favorites so this would be so dangerous around me!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks. Me too, I gobbled this up like a little piggie. I really need to start working out. Oy.
Starla B
This looks and sounds so awesome. if only mine would turn out as pretty 🙂 I really have been loving cotton candy ice cream! I don't know what has gotten into me, I have been obsessed!
Kim Beaulieu
You could totally do this. Those mini springform pans make it super easy.
I have to try that, never had cotton candy. I may regret knowing this soon.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
these little ice cream cakes look delicious.. definitely craving one right now, love anything oreo related!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much. I'm like you, oreo is the bomb.
Choc Chip Uru
Can I please have a big bite. A big piece. The whole cake. See how it escalates?
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim Beaulieu
Ha, dying laughing right now. Made my whole day.
Emily @ Life on Food
Given that cookies and cream ice cream is one of my favs I know I would just devour these cakes. I can see why this is one of your go to recipes.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Emily. I just love this dessert. It's so good. The extra whipped cream keeps it soft and easy to eat. I can never get enough of this one.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
Wow they look so perfect!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Erin. xx
sandra zimmer
Vanilla is my favorite, then I can put different topping on!
Kim Beaulieu
Good to keep your options open. Smart.
Tara
Oh my, what a gorgeous looking ice cream cake!! Pass me a fork/spoon or anything I want to dig in!! Thanks again for hosting such a fun week and for all the hard work you always put into these events!!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Tara. I'm so glad you joined us. Was not uneventful but was so much fun.
Jennie @themessybakerblog
Kim, this ice cream pie looks amazing! I love Oreo cookies in my ice cream. Your photos are gorgeous!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Jennie. I love ice cream, and ice cream week was awesome. Hope you're in next year. xx
Hezzi-D
This looks so good! It would be the perfect birthday cake for me!
Kim Beaulieu
I wish I could make you one. And we could share it over drinks. xx
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
I can never pass on anything with Oreo Cookies in it and ice cream! These look amazing!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Serena. I feel the same way about anything oreo related.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
Cheater recipe or no-this cake is impressive! so pretty and SO tasty! No wonder it's a fave!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Kayle. I love this recipe. It's as old as dirt.
Carol at Wild Goose Tea
Let's hear it for cheater ice cream. Also let's hear it for that pink lemonade ice cream pie. Oh my goodness that was gorgeous. Sooooo pink. Soooooo girly. Sooooo good that even the males would eat the girly pie. Ha!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Carol. I loved ice cream week. It was epic. I should have taken pics of the guys eating the pink pie. ha
Jessica @ Sweet Menu
Aww loving these darling Oreo ice cream cakes! Single serve is the best idea. They are awesome!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Jessica. I love small bites, something about individual portions just makes me happy.
Tamika Taylor
My favorite is strawberry
Kim Beaulieu
Good choice.
LoriAnne in Oregon
French Vanilla! It goes with everything!
Kim Beaulieu
It really does. Classic choice.
Ramona
Another winner! Oreos, ice cream... whipped cream... yeah... you have me at hello here!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Ramona. And lol, you slay me. xx
Francine
mocha
Kim Beaulieu
Lovely choice.
Brenda
What is 'Oreo graham' crumbs?
Kim Beaulieu
Hey Brenda, they look exactly like graham crumbs but they are dark brown, almost black looking. You buy them in either the cookie aisle or the baking aisle. If you cannot find them you can crush any kind of cookie into crumbs. I crush everything from chocolate wafers to chocolate chip cookies. I just pulse them in my food processor. Or slip the cookies in a ziploc bag and whack it with a rolling pin. Works like a charm. Hope that helps. xx
Robin
I am trying to make this for Thanksgiving today and do not have springform pans so I will do large cake. Where I am lost is the 2L for the ice cream and the 1 L for cool whip. Does this mean litre??? or Large???? Most all of the recipe is in tbls. or cup measurements so I do not want to get the ice cream/whipping cream measurement wrong. I will have to wing it today for Thanksgiving but will make again in January for my Bunco party with springforms I ordered online. I am assuming you mean litre? If not could you let me know. I know the conversation is around 4.22 cups to a litre. I know you are also in Canada, so I am guessing litre.
Thank you, can hardly wait to try it.
Kim Beaulieu
So sorry Robin, I just say this. I've been so busy lately, which is not typical of me. I usually respond quickly. Never hesitate to email if I miss comments. You can always reach mee at [email protected]. Email any time.
L is for litre, I'm Canadian so a lot of our stuff is in litres. I may add a link in each post to help with conversions for people overseas. Might be super helpful. That being said this recipe is hard to mess up. Even if the measurements are off it'll still taste awesome.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention though. It helps me make sure I'm writing the recipes so people can convert as needed.
Robin
p.s. to my original, I meant to say conversion. Also, I could not find oreo crumbs so I substituted two oreo pie crusts.
Kim Beaulieu
Any cookie will do. I use chocolate wafers often. Also just a good old chocolate chip cookie will do. If all else fails just use graham crackers. Works like a charm.
How did it turn out? I'm so sorry I missed your earlier comment.
Robin
Hi Kim, thank you so much for responding. I was not sure so I used to cartons of vanilla ice cream and 1 8oz container of cool whip and it was way tooooooooo much for my stand mixer. I had so much left over as I used two oreo pie crust shells. I finally received my 12 mini springform pans and will try again in January for my Bunco party. I still cannot get oreo cookie crumbs where I am and have put in a message to Nabisco. I did research online and it just shows using regular oreo cookies (even with the white center) and crushing them and adding butter to make the crust. I will try that. Even though my measurements were off, the tast was still great. I can hardly wait to make them in the springform pans for my party as they look so cute.
Thanks again for all your help.
Brenda
Hello Kim! This cake looks totally scrumptious. How many people does this feed? What size springform pan should I use?
Tx
Kim Beaulieu
Hey Brenda. You can use either an 8 or 9 inch. I made mine in mini springform pans. It can feed between 8 to 12 depending if you're a thick slice vs thick slice person. Hope that helps. If you need any more help just holler, or email any time. xx
sharon
would the quantities work in a 9x11 glass pan or 2 large spring form pans? i have a family bbq saturday and would like to make this in the larger form. i guess i will buy double the ingredients just in case.
Kim Beaulieu
Hi Sharon. Just saw this. It got stuck in the wrong place, sorry about that. Did you end up making this?
Kristine
Hi 🙂 didn't you use to have a link to a got homemade hot fudge sauce?
Kim Beaulieu
Hi Kristine. It must have become a broken link. So weird. I'll update things this weekend but for now try this one, I think it's the one you're looking for.
https://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2011/12/hot-fudge-sauce-for-fun-with-jars-friday-bonus-christmas-gifts-ideas-too.html
Thanks for letting me know it went missing. I'll swing back to fix it this weekend. I appreciate it.