Ice Cream Cake

Directions

1. Remove the cherry ice cream from the freezer to soften. Next, prepare the springform pan by lining it with plastic wrap. The lining will allow the cake to come out easily. 

Cookie Crust Layer

1. Pulse 18 – 20 chocolate wafers to a fine crumb in a food processor or blender. You should have 1 cup (250 mL) of crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined. Using a spatula, press the wafer crumb mixture onto the bottom of the springform pan in an even layer. Place the pan into the freezer to harden for 10 minutes.
2. Next, spread the softened cherry ice cream over the cookie crust in an even layer. Place the pan back into the freezer to harden for 25 minutes. 

Chocolate Fudge Layer

1. Make the fudge layer: Add the chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla to a  medium bowl and set it aside. Heat the whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to boil. Remove from heat and pour over the prepared chocolate chip mixture, covering as much of the chips as you can. Allow the cream to sit over the chocolate for 2 minutes, and then whisk well to a smooth, even texture. Set it aside to come to room temperature. 
2. Crumble 18 – 20 chocolate wafers with your hands into large chunks. You should have 1 cup (250 mL) of wafer chunks. Set it aside. 
3. Remove the pan and the chocolate ice cream from the freezer. Spoon the room temperature fudge over the cherry ice cream layer. Carefully spread the wafer chunks over the fudge layer and press gently. Return the pan to the freezer for 20 minutes to set. Allow the chocolate ice cream to sit out and soften.
4. Next, spread the softened chocolate ice cream over the fudge and wafer layer. Place back into the freezer for 20 minutes. 

Whipped Cream Topping

1. Prepare the whipped cream topping: Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, whip the whipping cream, icing sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. 
2. Remove the pan from the freezer and top the chocolate ice cream with whipped cream.  Allow freezing for at least 3 hours before slicing. The cake keeps best for 5 days in the freezer.