Drumstick Ice Cream Cake
Drumstick ice cream cake is loaded with all the flavors you love in drumstick ice cream cones. Actually a no-bake cheesecake dessert, this tasty treat is loaded with a peanut butter Nilla wafer and pecan crust and a rich, peanut butter cream cheese filling topped with chocolate and caramel syrup and nuts.
Drumstick ice cream cones are just about my favorite summertime treat. I say "just about" because this delicious cheesecake just took first place. It has all the flavor of that classic ice cream cone dessert but it's all packaged in a decadent no-bake cheesecake!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It only uses a few simple ingredients.
- It's a simple, no-bake cheesecake dessert that's so easy to make.
- It's full of rich peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel flavors.
- It's a great summertime treat for any occasion.
Top Tip
Press your crust mixture firmly into the bottom of your dish so it makes a solid, compact crust for the rest of the dessert.
Ingredients
You'll only need a few ingredients to make this recipe. Most of them are already in your kitchen, and any that aren't can be corralled in just a few minutes at your local grocery store. As always, check the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact quantities.
Crust Ingredients
- Vanilla Wafers, crushed
- Crushed walnuts
- Peanut butter
- Butter, melted
- Chocolate syrup
- Caramel syrup
Filling Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened
- Sugar
- Peanut butter
- Eggs
- Whipped topping
- Chocolate syrup
- Caramel syrup
Instructions
This recipe is incredibly simple to make, as most no-bake cheesecake recipes are. It only takes a few simple steps to do it! The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Combine the crust ingredients and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
2: Drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauce and set aside.
3: Combine the cheesecake ingredients, then fold in the whipped topping.
4: Cover the crust evenly, top with more syrup and nuts, and freeze until solid.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use crushed sugar cones in place of vanilla wafers.
- Add cocoa to make a chocolate variation.
- Try swirling chocolate and caramel sauce into the cheesecake batter for flavor and color.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food processor (see tips)
- Spatula
- 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish
Storage
Freezer: Store for up to a month in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
Make Ahead: This dessert is delicious from the first day to the last, feel free to make it several days in advance.
What to Serve with Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cakes and frozen cheesecakes both work well with the same types of foods. They're wonderful on their own or paired with these other treats for even more sweet flavor on your plate.
- Fresh fruit
- Pie
- Traditional cake
- Cupcakes
- Savory options like pretzels
- Toasted nuts
Tips:
- A food processor is the easiest way to crush your vanilla wafers and pecans.
- 2 hours is the absolute minimum you should freeze this before serving. Overnight is better.
- Thoroughly mix your crust ingredients to ensure they're fully combined and coated with melted butter.
FAQ
Drumstick ice cream cake is a no-bake cheesecake full of all the flavors of drumstick ice cream cones like nuts, peanut butter, and chocolate and caramel sauce.
Over time, ice crystals form in the cheesecake. After about a month, the texture of the cheesecake will begin to turn grainy.
Although it isn't baked like a traditional cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake is a cake with a cream cheese-based filling, so yes!
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Drumstick Ice Cream Cake
Drumstick ice cream cake is actually a no-bake cheesecake loaded with all the flavors you love in drumstick ice cream cones.
Ingredients
- Crust Ingredients:
- 1 Box Vanilla Wafers, crushed
- 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 8 oz butter, melted
- chocolate syrup
- caramel syrup
- Filling Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 4 eggs
- 16 oz whipped topping
- chocolate syrup
- caramel syrup
Instructions
Crust Directions:
- Prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside. (If you prefer thinner treats, use a 9x13-inch dish.)
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, crushed walnuts, and peanut butter.
- Add melted butter and mix well.
- Transfer crust to your prepared baking dish. Press down firmly, covering the entire bottom.
- Drizzle chocolate and/or caramel sauce on top of the crust. Set aside.
Filling Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and peanut butter together.
- Add one egg at a time, mixing in between.
- Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Pour filling over crust and spread it around so your crust is totally covered.
- Drizzle more syrup and nuts on top if desired.
- Freeze for two hours or until filling is solid.
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 390Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 91mgSodium 230mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 1gSugar 20gProtein 6g
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