Description
This Twix Ice Cream Cake is a frozen dessert dream—creamy vanilla ice cream layered over a buttery shortbread crust, loaded with chopped Twix bars and finished with rich chocolate and gooey caramel drizzles. It’s easy to make, no baking required, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for summer parties, birthdays, or any sweet tooth emergency.
Ingredients
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16 shortbread cookies (Keebler recommended)
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¼ cup salted butter, melted
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5 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
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3 standard-size Twix candy bars, chopped and divided
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½ cup milk chocolate chips
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½ cup caramel topping
Instructions
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Prepare the Dish
Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside. -
Make the Crust
Place shortbread cookies in a Ziplock bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Transfer to the baking dish, mix with melted butter, and press evenly to form the crust. Freeze for 20 minutes. -
Build the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine softened vanilla ice cream with half of the chopped Twix bars. Spread the mixture evenly over the chilled crust. -
Add Toppings and Freeze
Sprinkle the remaining Twix pieces on top. Cover and freeze the cake for at least 6 hours or overnight for best texture. -
Finish with Drizzle
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between bursts until smooth. Drizzle melted chocolate and caramel topping over the frozen cake. -
Slice and Serve
Cut into squares and serve immediately. Keep any leftovers frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Notes
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Make sure the ice cream is softened enough to mix easily but not melted.
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You can substitute Twix with other candy bars like Snickers or Milky Way for variety.
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For a saltier twist, sprinkle crushed pretzels on top before freezing.
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Perfect for make-ahead entertaining—just drizzle right before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezer, No Bake
- Cuisine: American