Hot Fudge Ice Cream Squares
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Hot Fudge Ice Cream Squares, a delightful combination of creamy vanilla ice cream, a buttery chocolate cookie crust, and rich homemade hot fudge sauce. Perfect for parties or a decadent family treat, this layered dessert features the ideal balance of textures: a crisp, baked cookie base, silky smooth ice cream, and warm, velvety fudge. Top it all off with whipped cream, crunchy nuts, and a maraschino cherry for a truly show-stopping presentation. Quick to prep and freezer-friendly, these ice cream squares bring together nostalgic flavors with an elegant flair. Whether you're craving a cool summer dessert or a year-round indulgence, this recipe is sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 quarts Vanilla ice cream, softened
- 2 ounces Unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.67 cup Evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup Whipped cream (for garnish)
- 8 pieces Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a food processor, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies until finely crushed. Alternatively, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
Press the cookie crust mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the cooled crust. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
To make the hot fudge sauce, combine the unsweetened chocolate and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk.
Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, continuing to stir until smooth.
Remove the fudge sauce from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly before using.
When ready to serve, cut the ice cream squares into portions. Drizzle each square with warm hot fudge sauce and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
Garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 572 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*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.
