Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

Recently we celebrated Little Devil's Birthday.  When I asked her what kind of dessert she wanted, at first she said, "Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes."  But we had those last year, so I wanted to try something new.  She sent me a few ideas on Pinterest.  Now I've told you before she loves Asian food.  She sent me a bunch of Asian desserts and candy I'm not familiar with.  When I said I wanted to try something new, I meant within my wheelhouse.  Then I remembered my pal Michaela and her fabulous ice cream cakes.  She authors the blog: An Affair From The Heart and she is a wonderful friend and cook.  I knew she had a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake on her blog and I knew it tasted great because I've eaten it at her house!  I didn't even tell Little Devil what we decided on because I wanted to surprise her.  This is such a wow dessert.  Surprisingly simple to make, with semi-homemade style ingredients, but the presentation is stunning and you're guests will think you bought this at a bakery.  It's delicious and over the top.  Perfect for a birthday party!

I got a new phone the day after Little Devil's birthday.
Sadly I lost all of my ice cream cake pictures except
for this one.  But that's okay, you can still
tell how fabulous it looks!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
By: An Affair From The Heart

1 tube of chocolate chip cookie dough
1 jar hot fudge ice cream topping
1 quart chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, softened
chocolate chips for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.  Press about 2/3 of the cookie dough into the bottom of the springform pan and bake 20-25 minutes or until cookie is done and golden brown.  Warm hot fudge in the microwave according to instructions on jar.  Meanwhile take remaining cookie dough and roll into a small log.  (Like a mini tube of cookie dough.)  Slice and bake on a cookie sheet until golden and done.  (These will be your garnish.)  Pour all but about 1/4 of the jar of hot fudge over the warm cookie base.  Chill slightly.  (I popped this in the freezer for about 5 minutes.)  Top the hot fudge layer with the quart of softened ice cream, spreading evenly.  Drizzle the reserved 1/4 cup of hot fudge on the top of the ice cream.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips and decorate with the mini cookies you've baked.  Cover and freeze 24 hours before serving.

Prep Time:  Approximately 35 minutes     Cook Time:  Needs to Freeze