Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Cake

If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests, look no further than this Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Cake. Layers of chocolate graham cracker crust, rich ganache, creamy vanilla ice cream, and salted caramel come together to create a dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Follow this recipe to create your own masterpiece.

Ingredients

For the Crust + Cookie Crumbs:

• 18 chocolate graham crackers, pulverized into crumbs (about 3 cups)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks), melted

For the Ganache:

• 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

For the Salted Caramel:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assembly:

• 2 half-gallons vanilla ice cream
• 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt

Directions

Crust + Cookie Crumbs:

1. Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix in melted butter until the mixture is moistened.
3. Press half of the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Spread the remaining mixture on a baking sheet and freeze both for 30 minutes.

Ganache:

1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to bubble.
2. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.

Salted Caramel:

1. Melt sugar with corn syrup in a large pan over medium heat until it turns amber in color.
2. Carefully add the heavy cream and butter, stirring rapidly until smooth.
3. Cook for a few more minutes until the caramel darkens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla extract.

Assembly:

1. Pour half of the ganache over the crust in the springform pan.
2. Sprinkle with sea salt and freeze until set.
3. Add a layer of vanilla ice cream over the ganache and freeze until set.
4. Spread chocolate crumbs and most of the salted caramel over the ice cream.
5. Add another layer of vanilla ice cream and freeze until set.
6. Top with the remaining ganache, crumbs, caramel, and sea salt.
7. Freeze the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Prep and Cooking Times

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 980 kcal per serving
• Servings: 12

This Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Cake is a true masterpiece of flavors and textures. Each layer adds something unique to the dessert, creating a symphony of taste that will delight your senses. Whether you’re serving it at a special occasion or just indulging yourself, this cake is sure to be a hit. So go ahead, treat yourself to a slice of decadence!