Imagine a dessert that combines the luscious sweetness of ripe plums, the creamy richness of homemade ice cream, and the classic comfort of graham crackers - all in one irresistible no-bake treat! This Plum Ice Cream Icebox Cake is your ticket to becoming the ultimate dessert hero, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for those sweltering summer days when turning on the oven is the last thing you want to do, this elegant yet simple dessert will have your guests begging for the recipe.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups plum ice cream
- 1 package graham crackers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup fresh plums, sliced
Instructions
- Remove the plum ice cream from the freezer and let it soften slightly at room temperature for about 10 minutes to make it easier to spread.
- Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to hang over the sides. This will help with easy removal later.
- Create a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom of the pan, breaking them to fit if necessary and covering the entire base.
- Spread a thick, even layer of softened plum ice cream over the graham crackers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the ice cream, again breaking crackers to fit if needed.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining ice cream and graham crackers, creating alternating layers.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream.
- Spread the whipped cream as the final top layer of the icebox cake.
- Garnish the top with fresh sliced plums, arranging them decoratively.
- Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the top of the cake to cover completely.
- Freeze the icebox cake for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm and set.
- Before serving, remove from freezer and let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Carefully lift out of pan using plastic wrap, slice, and serve immediately.
Tips
- • Allow your plum ice cream to soften just enough to spread easily, but not completely melt • Use plastic wrap generously to ensure easy removal and clean slicing • For the most uniform layers, break graham crackers carefully to fit your pan's dimensions • Whip cream to stiff peaks for the most stable and beautiful topping • Chill the cake for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better for optimal flavor melding • Let the cake sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for the perfect texture • Use fresh, ripe plums for garnishing to enhance both visual appeal and flavor
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 366kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 70mg
