Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs: This serves as the crunchy base that provides texture and a rich flavor contrast to the creamy ice creams.
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter: Combining with the cookie crumbs, this helps bind the crust together, creating a firm foundation for the cake.
- 2 pints black raspberry ice cream: Offering a sweet-tart flavor, this ice cream adds an exciting taste dimension and a dramatic dark color.
- 2 pints vanilla ice cream: A classic flavor that balances the richness of the other ice creams, providing a creamy layer that most people love.
- 2 pints blue moon or cotton candy ice cream: Either option brings a fun, vibrant color and a touch of nostalgia, evoking childhood memories of carnival treats.
- For Galaxy Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream: Essential for a fluffy and rich whipped cream topping.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar: Adds sweetness and stabilizes the whipped cream.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile of the whipped cream.
- Gel food coloring (black, purple, blue, pink): To create a vibrant galaxy effect in your whipped cream.
- Optional toppings: Edible glitter, star sprinkles, and galaxy candies can elevate the visual appeal of your cake.
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs with 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and freeze for 15 minutes to set.
- Layer the ice cream: Begin with the black raspberry ice cream. Remove 2 pints black raspberry ice cream from the freezer and let it soften for about 5 minutes. Spread it evenly over the crust in the pan and return to the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Add vanilla layer: Next, take 2 pints vanilla ice cream and repeat the softening and spreading process. Once spread evenly, freeze again until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Blue moon layer: Once the vanilla layer is set, take the 2 pints blue moon or cotton candy ice cream and follow the same steps. Ensure to freeze for a minimum of 2 hours for the layers to firm up properly.
- Prepare the galaxy whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl, pour in 2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture on high speed until stiff peaks form. Take three separate bowls and divide the whipped cream accordingly; add different gel food coloring to each. Mix until you achieve a marble effect in the whipped cream.
- Assemble the cake: Carefully remove the cake from the springform pan. Spread the colorful whipped cream over the top of the ice cream layers, swirling it to mimic the galaxy. Decorate the top with edible glitter, star sprinkles, and any remaining galaxy candies for aesthetic appeal.
- Final freeze and serve: Freeze the assembled cake for an additional hour. When ready to serve, remove from the freezer, slice with a hot knife for clean cuts, and enjoy this cosmic creation!