ICE CREAM CAKE FREEZER RECIPES

Steps:

• Remove the lid from the cherry ice cream and let sit at room temperature until the ice cream softens to the consistency of thick cake batter, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the lids from the pistachio and chocolate ice creams and let soften in the refrigerator until the ice creams are softened to the consistency of thick cake batter, 20 to 30 minutes.
• While the ice creams soften, cover the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with one layer of whole amaretti cookies, flat sides down. Put the remaining amaretti in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy pan. Line another 9-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang. Add the crushed cookies and set aside until Step 4.
• On top of the whole cookies in the springform pan, spread the softened cherry ice cream in an even layer. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air pockets. Distribute the maraschino cherries over the cherry ice cream, saving a handful for the top of the cake. Spread the softened pistachio ice cream in an even layer on top of the cherries. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air pockets. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 2 hours or up to 1 week. (If at any point the ice cream is melting to liquid, pop the cake and ice creams in the freezer to firm to a spoonable consistency.)
• Immediately after placing the cherry and pistachio layers in the freezer, prepare the chocolate layer: Shake to distribute the cookie crumbs evenly in the cake pan. Spread the softened chocolate ice cream in an even layer over the cookies. Press down as you go to adhere the ice cream to the cookies, then tap the pan on the counter to remove air pockets. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 2 hours or up to 1 week.
• Run a knife around the cake in the springform pan, then unmold the springform and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Use the plastic wrap overhang to remove the chocolate ice cream out of the cake pan. Invert the layer onto the pistachio ice cream so the crushed cookies are on top (do not remove the plastic wrap). Freeze until set, about 4 hours or overnight.
• When you’re ready to serve, whip the cream with the sugar and salt until stiff peaks form. Remove the cake from the freezer and remove the plastic wrap from the cake. Working quickly, with a spoon or offset spatula, frost the sides and top of the cake with the whipped cream, then decorate with sprinkles and the reserved maraschino cherries. Serve right away. (If you find the cake too solid to cut, run your knife under hot water before slicing and wipe it dry between cuts. Also remember that the first piece is always the trickiest to get out.)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, greased with Crisco. Set aside.
• Using an electric mixer, beat eggs for 5 minutes until they are thick and lemon-colored.
• Turn mixer to low and beat in sugar, water and vanilla.
• Sift dry ingredients into the egg mixture and mix until smooth and combined.
• Spread evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes. Do not overbake!
• When the cake comes out of the oven, dust it generously with powdered sugar. Carefully lay a tea towel over the top and invert the cake onto the towel. Carefully peel the parchment from the cake bottom. If you have rough edges, trim them while the cake is still hot.
• While the cake is still hot, roll it up "jelly-roll style" in the tea towel. Cool completely.
• Soften the ice cream so that it is easy to work with before adding to the cake.
• Carefully unroll the cake. Spread ice cream in an even layer over the top of the cake. Don't go all of the way to the end edges, and don't spread it on too thick or it'll just squish out when you roll it.
• Start at one short end and roll up again, "jelly roll" style, like you did inside the towel. Scrape off any excess. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer until it's frozen.
• Slice and serve.
• Garnish with fresh mint and cherry pie filling if desired.