MILE HIGH MUD PIE (ICE CREAM CAKE)
Outrageously delicious, this Mile High Mud Pie is a dynamite model of ice cream cake. Layers of wealthy and creamy coffee, chocolate and vanilla ice-cream, ribbons of fudge sauce, cookie crumbles and Reese’s peanut butter cups, with an wonderful chocolate cookie crust! A dessert to remember, even non-dessert lovers, love this cake!
EASY MILE HIGH MUD PIE
Ice cream cake will no longer be only for summertime, oh no, it’s a yr ’round dessert in our house! One of my most asked recipes, this Mile High Mud Pie will turn out to be certainly one of yours too!
PREPPING FOR YOUR MUD PIE OR ICE CREAM CAKE
Instead of my standard ice cream cake, made in a spring kind pan, to make this a MILE HIGH Mud Pie seize a stable glass bowl, I like a standard Pyrex type bowl best, so that you'll be able to see the layering.
The measurement is fully as much as you, I made NULL of those ice cream truffles for my son’s birthday, one higher (maybe 2-2.5 liter) for the day of occasion and one other smaller one (1.5 liter) for his party. You will just use further or much less of your ice cream, the two method you make these, big or small you could maybe have a bit leftover ice cream, no longer all bad?
JOIN THE FRESH COOKY ON PINTEREST
Making an ice cream cake or mud pie is further art than recipe, it’s merely taking your favourite ice creams, toppings, cookies and fillings and making it your own! I even have a few combinations for you to attempt on the quit of this post.
Speaking of ice cream, I love Alden’s Organic Ice Cream, their espresso chip is delicious and different. Additionally we adore Trader Joe’s Coffee Ice Cream alongside with their vanilla ice cream!
BEST COOKIE CRUST
For the Cookie Crust, I used Back to Nature Classic Creme Sandwich Cookies, but Oreos® work nicely too. Place the whole sleeve (box/package) of cookies in a meals processor (or a handful at a time in case you've got a smaller meals processor) and pulse till the cookies resemble coarse crumbs.
EASILY CONVERT THIS DELICIOUS DESSERT TO GLUTEN FREE
Replace your sandwich cookies with a Gluten Free Cookie of option and make certain for sure that your toppings and ice lotions also are GF.
Melt 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick); pour into meals processor whereas on low/pulse till butter is incorporated. Remove 1-2 tablespoons of the crumbs for garnish and set all aside.
HOW TO MAKE A COOKIE CRUST WITHOUT A FOOD PROCESSOR
No meals processor? No problem, working in a few batches, vicinity your cookies in a heavy obligation plastic ziplock baggie. Using a rolling pin or heavy bottomed bottle, smash your cookies till they resemble coarse crumbs, rolling if needed, then pour into blending bowl and upload melted butter and stir to combine.
HOW TO SOFTEN ICE CREAM
Soften your ice cream, about 15 minutes on the counter ought to do it; you wish it delicate sufficient to just mold into the bowl. Or you'll be able to zap it within the micro for 15-20 seconds, no longer.
BUILDING YOUR LAYERS FOR ICE CREAM CAKE
Using an ice cream spade (a spatula will work just high-quality too) scoop about 1-2 inch layers of ice cream and vicinity within the bottom of the bowl. Press utilizing the again of the spade or a huge spoon to sleek out completely, or use a few parchment or plastic wrap and press down till smooth.
Spoon a layer of fudge topping over the ice cream. If you needs to warm the fudge to pour or unfold easier, just warm barely so that you don’t fully melt your ice cream. Or make a few home made fudge topping forward of time!
THE FREEZER IS YOUR FRIEND FOR ICE CREAM CAKE
Freeze for 30-60 minutes! Remove bowl from freezer in your subsequent spherical of ice cream and toppings. If desired, chop a few Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies or your favourite sweet and vicinity on ideal of first layer, urgent in slightly
If desired, spoon on a few of the cookie crumb crust (be certain to depart lots for the closing crust) and press into the nooks and crannies filling in any holes and cracks.
My son stated he favored the “crumbly” cookie elements the best, so on my moment cake I introduced a moment layer of the cookie crumbs to the center of the cake and ignored the ganache.
Scoop and press in your subsequent layer of ice cream and repeat with fudge topping (or ganache, below) layer; return to freezer for 1 hour.
I use 2-3 other ice lotions in my ice cream cakes, at the very least certainly one of the types usually appeals to everyone.
Add one other layer of fudge topping if no longer making ganache layer (below).
MAKING CHOCOLATE GANACHE (OPTIONAL)
If making ganache now could be a vast time to make it and upload to your creation.
In a microwave evidence bowl pour in your chocolate chips and whipping cream and warmth in 30-40 moment bursts, stirring nicely in between. It melts quicker than you assume and can proceed to melt. Do no longer overheat, it's going to burn and spoil your ganache.
It could be overkill to do equally a layer of cookie crumbs AND ganache, but who am I to inform you what to do!
Once smooth, toss in your butter and stir till combined and smooth. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes then spoon over frozen ice cream layer, sleek out and return to fridge for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
FINAL FREEZING
Finally, upload your closing layer of ice cream after your cookie crust and/or ganache layers are agency to the touch. *Oops, I accidentally introduced my ganache on the very end, just earlier than my cookie crust, it was fairly decadent I ought to say!
Finally, pack in your cookie crumb crust and sleek down firmly utilizing parchment paper or plastic wrap. Keep included and freeze overnight preferably, or at the very least 4-6 hours.
RUSHING TO GET IT IN THE FREEZER?
I had been recognized to “RUSH” my layering process. The cake isn’t as beautiful in case you don’t freeze among layering, but guess what? It nonetheless tastes amazing, so in case you're pressed for time, then do all your layering with out freezing between, work quickly and get that child within the freezer to freeze at the very least 6-8 hours; preferably overnight.
HOW TO UNMOLD THE ICE CREAM CAKE
Grab a plate or platter that could suit your Mud Pie creation! Set aside. Using a small knife or butter knife, slide circular the facet of the cookie crust.
Fill sink or a lot higher bowl with hot tap water. Carefully decrease the bowl into the water, dip till just earlier than the rim (careful, you don’t desire to water log your cookie crust). Hold for about a minute.
If retaining the frozen glass bowl is just too cold or the water is to hot, wear a few dishwashing gloves; further issues for lovely gloves!
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Place plate or platter on ideal of bowl; flip over whereas retaining equally the bowl and the plate till bowl is sitting on the plate.
Pulling the bowl up barely angled, insert a knife on one edge, gently encouraging the cake to come forth! If it’s being cussed cling within the hot water for one other 30 seconds and attempt again.
Once plated, return to freezer for 30 minutes, then if wanted earlier than serving, spoon on further fudge sauce, sprinkle with tablespoon of reserved cookie crumbs and/or drizzle with Magic Shell.
Remove ice cream cake from freezer 10 minutes previous to serving.
Slice into wanted sizes, operating a lengthy knife underneath hot tap water or placing in a tumbler to warmth up facilitates cut the cake simpler and leaves a smoother finish. Serve IMMEDIATELY. Return stability of uneaten cake to freezer.
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If desired, slice the whole cake and utilizing the bottom of a knife, push wax or parchment among slices for simpler serving.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN! A FEW GARNISH IDEAS
Drizzle a bit further fudge or topping of option over top, adding magic shell.
Toss on overwhelmed cookies chunks, chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, M&Ms or
Pipe a dollop of whipped cream
Add jimmies! Jimmies at all times make it festive!
PHEW! It sounds so a lot more durable than it is, it’s heavily certainly one of the easiest, no fuss desserts I make and it’s consistently a asked recipe! It’s so value the time in among layers for this work of art!
LAYERING AND FLAVOR OPTIONS
Birthday Cake Ice Cream Cake | Birthday Cake, Vanilla & Chocolate ice lotions – Fudge and/or Caramel toppings, rainbow jimmies layer with blonde or chocolate sandwich cookie crust.
Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake | Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Creams – Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Crust – Fudge and use further cookies in center (whole, un-crushed) layers.
Mountain Man Ice Cream Cake | Moose Tracks, Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Creams – Chocolate Cookie Crust, Fudge AND Caramel toppings and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
HOLIDAY ICE CREAM CAKE IDEAS
Halloween Ice Cream Cake | Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Dark (Black) Chocolate Ice Cream; Halloween coloured sprinkles and jimmies, Chocolate Cookie Crust + Middle Layer of Chocolate Ganache. If desired, tint the Vanilla ice cream orange!
Thanksgiving Ice Cream Cake | Pumpkin – Vanilla – Pumpkin Ice Creams – Gingersnap or Spice Cookie Crust – Caramel toppings
Egg Nog Ice Cream Cake | Egg Nog & Vanilla Ice Cream – Blonde OR Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Crust – Caramel or Fudge Toppings and layering, correct for the holidays when Egg Nog abounds!
Peppermint Ice Cream Cake | Peppermint, Vanilla and White Chocolate Ice Creams- Layered with Crushed peppermints (candy canes) and white chocolate chips with chocolate overwhelmed cookies layer and chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for Christmas and New Year.
Use ice cream flavors you and your household love! Be creative, I’d love to pay attention about the way you layered your “Mud Pie”!
If you loved this recipe would you please depart a remark and charge the recipe within the recipe card.
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MILE HIGH MUD PIE (ICE CREAM CAKE)
yield: 8-16 servings prep time: 30 minutes freeze time: 8 hours complete time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Outrageously delicious & easy! Mile High Mud Pie is layers of creamy ice, fudge and no matter you desire to lay among with a wealthy oreo cookie crust.
INGREDIENTS
GANACHE INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS COOKIE CRUST AND CRUMBLIES
ASSEMBLING MUD PIE
GANACHE
HOW TO UNMOLD THE ICE CREAM CAKE
GARNISH IDEAS
NOTES
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EASY MILE HIGH MUD PIE
Ice cream cake will no longer be only for summertime, oh no, it’s a yr ’round dessert in our house! One of my most asked recipes, this Mile High Mud Pie will turn out to be certainly one of yours too!
PREPPING FOR YOUR MUD PIE OR ICE CREAM CAKE
Instead of my standard ice cream cake, made in a spring kind pan, to make this a MILE HIGH Mud Pie seize a stable glass bowl, I like a standard Pyrex type bowl best, so that you'll be able to see the layering.
The measurement is fully as much as you, I made NULL of those ice cream truffles for my son’s birthday, one higher (maybe 2-2.5 liter) for the day of occasion and one other smaller one (1.5 liter) for his party. You will just use further or much less of your ice cream, the two method you make these, big or small you could maybe have a bit leftover ice cream, no longer all bad?
JOIN THE FRESH COOKY ON PINTEREST
Making an ice cream cake or mud pie is further art than recipe, it’s merely taking your favourite ice creams, toppings, cookies and fillings and making it your own! I even have a few combinations for you to attempt on the quit of this post.
Speaking of ice cream, I love Alden’s Organic Ice Cream, their espresso chip is delicious and different. Additionally we adore Trader Joe’s Coffee Ice Cream alongside with their vanilla ice cream!
BEST COOKIE CRUST
For the Cookie Crust, I used Back to Nature Classic Creme Sandwich Cookies, but Oreos® work nicely too. Place the whole sleeve (box/package) of cookies in a meals processor (or a handful at a time in case you've got a smaller meals processor) and pulse till the cookies resemble coarse crumbs.
EASILY CONVERT THIS DELICIOUS DESSERT TO GLUTEN FREE
Replace your sandwich cookies with a Gluten Free Cookie of option and make certain for sure that your toppings and ice lotions also are GF.
Melt 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick); pour into meals processor whereas on low/pulse till butter is incorporated. Remove 1-2 tablespoons of the crumbs for garnish and set all aside.
HOW TO MAKE A COOKIE CRUST WITHOUT A FOOD PROCESSOR
No meals processor? No problem, working in a few batches, vicinity your cookies in a heavy obligation plastic ziplock baggie. Using a rolling pin or heavy bottomed bottle, smash your cookies till they resemble coarse crumbs, rolling if needed, then pour into blending bowl and upload melted butter and stir to combine.
HOW TO SOFTEN ICE CREAM
Soften your ice cream, about 15 minutes on the counter ought to do it; you wish it delicate sufficient to just mold into the bowl. Or you'll be able to zap it within the micro for 15-20 seconds, no longer.
BUILDING YOUR LAYERS FOR ICE CREAM CAKE
Using an ice cream spade (a spatula will work just high-quality too) scoop about 1-2 inch layers of ice cream and vicinity within the bottom of the bowl. Press utilizing the again of the spade or a huge spoon to sleek out completely, or use a few parchment or plastic wrap and press down till smooth.
Spoon a layer of fudge topping over the ice cream. If you needs to warm the fudge to pour or unfold easier, just warm barely so that you don’t fully melt your ice cream. Or make a few home made fudge topping forward of time!
THE FREEZER IS YOUR FRIEND FOR ICE CREAM CAKE
Freeze for 30-60 minutes! Remove bowl from freezer in your subsequent spherical of ice cream and toppings. If desired, chop a few Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies or your favourite sweet and vicinity on ideal of first layer, urgent in slightly
If desired, spoon on a few of the cookie crumb crust (be certain to depart lots for the closing crust) and press into the nooks and crannies filling in any holes and cracks.
My son stated he favored the “crumbly” cookie elements the best, so on my moment cake I introduced a moment layer of the cookie crumbs to the center of the cake and ignored the ganache.
Scoop and press in your subsequent layer of ice cream and repeat with fudge topping (or ganache, below) layer; return to freezer for 1 hour.
I use 2-3 other ice lotions in my ice cream cakes, at the very least certainly one of the types usually appeals to everyone.
Add one other layer of fudge topping if no longer making ganache layer (below).
MAKING CHOCOLATE GANACHE (OPTIONAL)
If making ganache now could be a vast time to make it and upload to your creation.
In a microwave evidence bowl pour in your chocolate chips and whipping cream and warmth in 30-40 moment bursts, stirring nicely in between. It melts quicker than you assume and can proceed to melt. Do no longer overheat, it's going to burn and spoil your ganache.
It could be overkill to do equally a layer of cookie crumbs AND ganache, but who am I to inform you what to do!
Once smooth, toss in your butter and stir till combined and smooth. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes then spoon over frozen ice cream layer, sleek out and return to fridge for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
FINAL FREEZING
Finally, upload your closing layer of ice cream after your cookie crust and/or ganache layers are agency to the touch. *Oops, I accidentally introduced my ganache on the very end, just earlier than my cookie crust, it was fairly decadent I ought to say!
Finally, pack in your cookie crumb crust and sleek down firmly utilizing parchment paper or plastic wrap. Keep included and freeze overnight preferably, or at the very least 4-6 hours.
RUSHING TO GET IT IN THE FREEZER?
I had been recognized to “RUSH” my layering process. The cake isn’t as beautiful in case you don’t freeze among layering, but guess what? It nonetheless tastes amazing, so in case you're pressed for time, then do all your layering with out freezing between, work quickly and get that child within the freezer to freeze at the very least 6-8 hours; preferably overnight.
HOW TO UNMOLD THE ICE CREAM CAKE
Grab a plate or platter that could suit your Mud Pie creation! Set aside. Using a small knife or butter knife, slide circular the facet of the cookie crust.
Fill sink or a lot higher bowl with hot tap water. Carefully decrease the bowl into the water, dip till just earlier than the rim (careful, you don’t desire to water log your cookie crust). Hold for about a minute.
If retaining the frozen glass bowl is just too cold or the water is to hot, wear a few dishwashing gloves; further issues for lovely gloves!
GET FREE RECIPES FROM THE FRESH COOKY!
Place plate or platter on ideal of bowl; flip over whereas retaining equally the bowl and the plate till bowl is sitting on the plate.
Pulling the bowl up barely angled, insert a knife on one edge, gently encouraging the cake to come forth! If it’s being cussed cling within the hot water for one other 30 seconds and attempt again.
Once plated, return to freezer for 30 minutes, then if wanted earlier than serving, spoon on further fudge sauce, sprinkle with tablespoon of reserved cookie crumbs and/or drizzle with Magic Shell.
Remove ice cream cake from freezer 10 minutes previous to serving.
Slice into wanted sizes, operating a lengthy knife underneath hot tap water or placing in a tumbler to warmth up facilitates cut the cake simpler and leaves a smoother finish. Serve IMMEDIATELY. Return stability of uneaten cake to freezer.
GET FREE RECIPES FROM THE FRESH COOKY DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR INBOX!
If desired, slice the whole cake and utilizing the bottom of a knife, push wax or parchment among slices for simpler serving.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN! A FEW GARNISH IDEAS
Drizzle a bit further fudge or topping of option over top, adding magic shell.
Toss on overwhelmed cookies chunks, chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, M&Ms or
Pipe a dollop of whipped cream
Add jimmies! Jimmies at all times make it festive!
PHEW! It sounds so a lot more durable than it is, it’s heavily certainly one of the easiest, no fuss desserts I make and it’s consistently a asked recipe! It’s so value the time in among layers for this work of art!
LAYERING AND FLAVOR OPTIONS
Birthday Cake Ice Cream Cake | Birthday Cake, Vanilla & Chocolate ice lotions – Fudge and/or Caramel toppings, rainbow jimmies layer with blonde or chocolate sandwich cookie crust.
Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake | Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Creams – Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Crust – Fudge and use further cookies in center (whole, un-crushed) layers.
Mountain Man Ice Cream Cake | Moose Tracks, Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Creams – Chocolate Cookie Crust, Fudge AND Caramel toppings and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
HOLIDAY ICE CREAM CAKE IDEAS
Halloween Ice Cream Cake | Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Dark (Black) Chocolate Ice Cream; Halloween coloured sprinkles and jimmies, Chocolate Cookie Crust + Middle Layer of Chocolate Ganache. If desired, tint the Vanilla ice cream orange!
Thanksgiving Ice Cream Cake | Pumpkin – Vanilla – Pumpkin Ice Creams – Gingersnap or Spice Cookie Crust – Caramel toppings
Egg Nog Ice Cream Cake | Egg Nog & Vanilla Ice Cream – Blonde OR Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Crust – Caramel or Fudge Toppings and layering, correct for the holidays when Egg Nog abounds!
Peppermint Ice Cream Cake | Peppermint, Vanilla and White Chocolate Ice Creams- Layered with Crushed peppermints (candy canes) and white chocolate chips with chocolate overwhelmed cookies layer and chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for Christmas and New Year.
Use ice cream flavors you and your household love! Be creative, I’d love to pay attention about the way you layered your “Mud Pie”!
If you loved this recipe would you please depart a remark and charge the recipe within the recipe card.
Instagram to be featured on our stories!
MILE HIGH MUD PIE (ICE CREAM CAKE)
yield: 8-16 servings prep time: 30 minutes freeze time: 8 hours complete time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Outrageously delicious & easy! Mile High Mud Pie is layers of creamy ice, fudge and no matter you desire to lay among with a wealthy oreo cookie crust.