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 Samoa Cookie Ice Cream Cake

A Samoa Cookie Ice Cream Cake combines the flavors of Samoa cookies (also known as Caramel deLites) with creamy ice cream in a delicious frozen dessert. Here's how you can make it:

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 2 cups crushed Samoa cookies (about 1 sleeve)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Ice Cream Layer:

• 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
• 1 cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche
• 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans

For the Chocolate Drizzle:

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil

Optional Garnish:

• Additional caramel sauce
• Additional toasted coconut flakes
• Additional chopped toasted pecans

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Samoa cookies and melted butter until well combined.
   • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust layer.
   • Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the ice cream layer.

2. Prepare the Ice Cream Layer:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped toasted pecans. Mix until well combined.
   • Remove the springform pan from the freezer and spread the ice cream mixture evenly over the crust layer.
   • Smooth the top with a spatula.
   • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the ice cream layer is firm.

3. Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle:

   • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil.
   • Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

4. Add the Chocolate Drizzle:

   • Once the ice cream layer is firm, remove the cake from the freezer.
   • Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the ice cream layer.
   • Return the cake to the freezer for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate drizzle.

5. Garnish and Serve:

   • Before serving, optionally garnish the cake with additional caramel sauce, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped toasted pecans.
   • Run a knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen the cake, then release the sides of the pan.
   • Slice and serve the Samoa Cookie Ice Cream Cake straight from the freezer.

Enjoy the delicious combination of Samoa cookies, caramel, coconut, and pecans in this delightful frozen dessert!