Ingredients:

  • 250g (9 oz) chocolate wafer cookies
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 litres (6.3 cups) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1.5 litres (6.3 cups) chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1.5 litres (6.3 cups) strawberry ice cream, slightly softened
  • 200ml (approx. 1 cup) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Sprinkles, chocolate shavings, fresh berries

Instructions:

  1. Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Chill in the freezer while preparing the ice cream layers.
  2. Remove ice cream from the freezer and let it soften slightly (but not melt!) for about 30 minutes.
  3. Spread the softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the chilled cookie base. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  4. Repeat with the chocolate ice cream, spreading it evenly over the vanilla layer. Freeze for another hour.
  5. Finally, spread the softened strawberry ice cream over the chocolate layer. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely solid.
  6. While the cake is freezing, make the whipped cream by beating heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Remove the cake from the freezer. Run a warm knife around the edge of the pan, then release the springform. Top with whipped cream (if using) and your favourite decorations.
  8. Slice and serve immediately. Return any leftover cake to the freezer.