Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 package chocolate chip cookie dough (16 oz)
- 1 package graham crackers (14.4 oz)
Special equipment needed:
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Electric mixer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
2. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
3. Cut the cookie dough into small pieces and mix into the whipped cream mixture.
4. Line the bottom of the baking dish with graham crackers.
5. Spread a layer of the whipped cream mixture over the graham crackers.
6. Repeat layers of graham crackers and whipped cream mixture until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of whipped cream mixture on top.
7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Before serving, garnish with additional mini chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving size:
- 12 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 420
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of mini chocolate chips, you can use regular-sized chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- You can use homemade cookie dough instead of store-bought.
Variations:
- Instead of chocolate chip cookie dough, you can use peanut butter cookie dough or sugar cookie dough.
- You can add a layer of sliced bananas or strawberries between the graham crackers and whipped cream mixture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping it.
- Don't overmix the whipped cream or it will become grainy.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the cookie dough into small pieces.
Storage instructions:
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- This cake is served cold and does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the cake in individual glasses or jars for a cute presentation.
- Top the cake with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an extra special touch.
Garnishes:
- Mini chocolate chips
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Pairings:
- Serve with a glass of cold milk or a cup of coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Vanilla ice cream
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the whipped cream becomes grainy, it has been overmixed. Start over with fresh cream.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to ensure it sets properly.
Food history:
- Icebox cakes became popular in the early 20th century when refrigerators became more common in households.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, creamy, and chocolatey.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve chilled.
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