Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake, a no-bake dessert that perfectly marries the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with creamy ice cream. This delightful treat features a crunchy cookie base layered with luscious strawberry sauce and rich strawberry shortcake ice cream, making it an ideal centerpiece for summer gatherings, birthdays, or casual family dinners. Its stunning presentation combined with the ease of preparation ensures you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, this cake is not only visually appealing but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 liters strawberry shortcake ice cream
- 3 cups crushed vanilla cookies
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine frozen strawberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until soft. Mix corn starch with heavy cream until smooth; add to the saucepan until thickened. Allow to cool.
- Mix crushed vanilla cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan as the crust.
- Layer half of the ice cream over the crust, followed by half of the strawberry sauce. Repeat layers and smooth each before freezing.
- Cover tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra strawberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for enhanced flavor. Let the ice cream soften slightly before spreading for easier layering. Customize by adding layers of other fruits or using different flavored ice creams.