This easy Oreo ice cream cake is a no-bake frozen dessert made with an Oreo cookie crust, creamy Oreo ice cream, and rich chocolate ganache. It’s the perfect make-ahead treat for summer birthdays, BBQs, and special occasions!
Use 2-3 pieces of plastic wrap to line the sides of your springform pan so the cake doesn't stick. Clasp the bottom in place to secure the plastic wrap.
Pulse Oreos in a food processor into fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse to combine.
36 Oreo cookies, 70 grams unsalted butter
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan with your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup. Freeze for at least 20 minutes or until frozen solid.
Ice Cream
In a large mixing bowl, beat cold heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and salt with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks form.
473 milliliters heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste, ½ teaspoon salt
Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream with a rubber spatula, be careful not to deflate the cream. Then fold in chopped Oreos.
397 milliliters sweetened condensed milk, 20 Oreo cookies
Pour the ice cream mixture over the crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Freeze for at least 12 hours or overnight until firm.
Chocolate Ganache
Microwave heavy cream for 1-2 minutes until the edges are simmering, then pour it over chocolate chips, making sure they're nearly totally covered in hot cream.
160 grams heavy cream, 160 grams chocolate chips
Let the mixture sit for 1-2 so the chocolate begins to melt, then stir until smooth. Let it cool at room temperature for about 5 minutes so it doesn't melt the ice cream.
Pour the ganache over the frozen cake, spreading it across evenly. Press whole Oreos on top. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes until the ganache is set.
Release the sides of the springform pan. Slice with a knife warmed under hot water and serve immediately.
Notes
Use regular Oreos (not Double Stuf) for the crust so it holds together properly.You can swap homemade ice cream with softened store-bought cookies and cream ice cream for a shortcut.The cake will be very hard after it is frozen. It is easier to slice if you let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.