Craving that nostalgic, creamy dessert? These Carvel Ice Cream Cake copycat recipes are easier to make at home than you think! From the classic fudge crunch to the iconic Cookie Puss, these step-by-step guides will help you recreate the ultimate frozen treat.
Recipe 1: Classic Carvel Fudge Crunch Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients: 1 qt softened vanilla ice cream, 1 qt softened chocolate ice cream, 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed), 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce. Instructions:
- Make the Crunchies: Mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press half into the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Freeze for 20 mins.
- Vanilla Layer: Spread softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the crunchie base. Freeze for 1 hour until firm.
- Fudge Layer: Spread 1/2 cup fudge sauce over the vanilla layer. Freeze for 30 mins.
- Chocolate Layer: Spread softened chocolate ice cream over the fudge. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle remaining crunchies on top. Freeze overnight. Slice and serve!
Recipe 2: Cookie Puss Inspired Carvel Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients: 1 qt vanilla ice cream, 1 qt chocolate ice cream, 1 cup fudge, 2 cups whipped topping, chocolate chips (for face), candy eyes, pink candy (for nose). Instructions:
- Base Layers: Press vanilla ice cream into a round bowl lined with plastic wrap. Freeze 1 hour. Top with fudge and chocolate ice cream. Freeze overnight.
- Unmold: Flip the bowl onto a serving plate and peel off the plastic.
- Frost: Cover the entire dome with whipped topping to look like hair.
- Decorate Face: Use chocolate chips for eyes and mouth, a pink candy for the nose, and blue icing for a party hat.
- Final Freeze: Freeze for 2 hours before serving to set the decorations.
Recipe 3: Oreo Crunch Carvel Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients: 1.5 qts softened vanilla ice cream, 30 Oreos (crushed), 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup hot fudge, 1 cup whipped cream. Instructions:
- Crust: Mix 20 crushed Oreos with melted butter. Press into a springform pan. Freeze 20 mins.
- Ice Cream: Spread vanilla ice cream over the crust. Smooth the top. Freeze 1 hour.
- Fudge & Crunch: Drizzle hot fudge over the ice cream, then sprinkle the remaining 10 crushed Oreos.
- Top: Add a layer of whipped cream.
- Set: Freeze for at least 4 hours. Run a warm knife around the edge before removing the springform ring.
Recipe 4: Strawberry Shortcake Carvel Style Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients: 1 qt softened strawberry ice cream, 1 qt vanilla ice cream, 1 package golden sandwich cookies (crushed), 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup strawberry sauce. Instructions:
- Golden Crunch: Mix crushed golden cookies with butter. Press into a 9×9 pan. Freeze 20 mins.
- Strawberry Layer: Spread strawberry ice cream over the crust. Freeze 1 hour.
- Sauce: Drizzle strawberry sauce evenly over the layer. Freeze 30 mins.
- Vanilla Layer: Spread vanilla ice cream on top. Smooth and freeze for 2 hours.
- Garnish: Top with fresh sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
Recipe 5: Peanut Butter Cup Carvel Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients: 1 qt chocolate ice cream, 1 qt vanilla ice cream, 15 peanut butter cups (chopped), 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 cup chocolate fudge. Instructions:
- PB Crunch: Mix 1/2 cup crushed peanut butter cups with 1/4 cup melted peanut butter. Press into a 9×13 pan. Freeze 20 mins.
- Chocolate Layer: Spread chocolate ice cream over the crust. Freeze 1 hour.
- Fudge: Drizzle with chocolate fudge. Freeze 30 mins.
- Vanilla Layer: Spread vanilla ice cream on top. Freeze 1 hour.
- Topping: Sprinkle remaining chopped peanut butter cups on top. Freeze overnight before slicing.
