Description
Homemade buster bar ice cream cake delivers nostalgic dessert memories with creamy layers of chocolate and vanilla. Peanut butter and chocolate fans will savor this cool, indulgent treat that satisfies classic sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon (3.8 L) vanilla ice cream
- 10 whole chocolate graham crackers
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) red skin peanuts
- 14 oz (397 g) hot fudge sauce
- 7.5 oz (213 g) Magic Shell chocolate coating
Instructions
- Foundation Layer: Arrange chocolate graham crackers in a seamless pattern across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, breaking pieces to eliminate any gaps.
- First Ice Cream Application: Spread softened vanilla ice cream evenly over graham cracker base, creating a smooth, uniform layer approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Fudge and Nut Infusion: Drizzle warm hot fudge sauce across the ice cream surface, then generously scatter roasted red skin peanuts to create a delectable intermediate layer.
- Final Ice Cream Coverage: Gently deposit remaining softened vanilla ice cream over the fudge and peanut layer, ensuring a level and consistent surface.
- Decorative Topping: Sprinkle remaining peanuts across the top layer, then liberally coat with Magic Shell chocolate, allowing it to create a glossy, binding finish.
- Freezing and Setting: Place the assembled dessert in the freezer for a minimum of 3 hours or preferably overnight to achieve optimal firmness and cohesion.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from freezer and slice into individual rectangular portions using a knife warmed under hot water to ensure clean, precise cuts.
Notes
- Soften Ice Cream Strategically: Let vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to reach perfect spreadable consistency without melting completely.
- Prepare Baking Dish Carefully: Line bottom with chocolate graham crackers, breaking pieces to create full coverage without leaving any gaps for a smooth base.
- Freeze for Perfect Setting: Chill the dessert for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight to ensure firm, clean-cut bars with ideal texture.
- Slice with Professional Technique: Warm knife under hot water before cutting to achieve clean, precise rectangular servings without cracking the frozen layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg