Drumstick Cake Dessert
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible Drumstick Cake Dessert, a no-bake treat inspired by the classic ice cream cone. Featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crust, rich and creamy vanilla filling, silky chocolate ganache, and a crunchy topping of salted peanuts and optional ice cream cone pieces, this dessert is pure indulgence in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for parties, potlucks, or any time you're craving a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert. Serve it chilled for a refreshingly cool treat, and watch as it quickly becomes everyone's favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream (for chocolate ganache)
- 0.75 cups Salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 0.5 cups Ice cream cone pieces (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Place the dish in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks using a hand or stand mixer. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Return the dish to the refrigerator to set, about 20 minutes.
For the chocolate ganache, heat 0.5 cups of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly, then pour it evenly over the cream cheese layer. Use a spatula to spread it out if necessary.
Sprinkle the chopped salted peanuts evenly over the ganache layer. If desired, sprinkle the top with crumbled ice cream cone pieces for added texture and decoration.
Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2-3 hours or until fully set.
Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy this decadent drumstick-inspired dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 550.7 g | 706% | |
| Saturated Fat | 310.3 g | 1552% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1297 mg | 432% | |
| Sodium | 3602 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 622.0 g | 226% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 389.5 g | ||
| Protein | 95.5 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1016 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1696 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
