Description
A decadent frozen dessert featuring layers of rich brownie, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18.3 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients to prepare
- 1.75 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Bake brownies according to package directions in a 9×13 inch pan. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the brownies into two equal 9×6.5 inch rectangles.
- Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Place one brownie rectangle at the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the brownie layer.
- Top with the second brownie rectangle.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- For the ganache: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Remove the ice cream cake from the freezer using the parchment paper overhang.
- Pour the warm ganache over the top of the frozen cake, spreading evenly.
- Freeze for another 30 minutes to set the ganache.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cool before adding ice cream.
- Soften ice cream just enough to spread easily, but not melt.
- Use good quality chocolate for the ganache for best flavor.
- Cut slices with a warm, wet knife for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: brownie, ice cream, cake, chocolate, dessert, frozen