Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 20 golden sandwich cookies
02 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Ice Cream Layers

04 - 5 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened, divided
05 - 4 cups strawberry ice cream, slightly softened

→ Topping

06 - 10 golden sandwich cookies
07 - 1 1/2 cups freeze-dried strawberries, divided

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Line the bottom and sides of an 20 x 20 cm baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring a 5 cm overhang on each side.
02 - Blend 20 golden sandwich cookies with kosher salt in a food processor until fine. Add melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand. Evenly press into pan base and freeze for 15 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, mix 4 cups vanilla ice cream until smooth and spreadable. Distribute evenly over the frozen crust layer and freeze for a minimum of 30 minutes.
04 - In the same bowl, mix strawberry ice cream until smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries until fully dispersed. Spread over the vanilla ice cream layer and return to the freezer for 30 minutes.
05 - Pulse remaining 10 golden sandwich cookies and 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until pea-sized crumbs are formed.
06 - In the bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream until smooth. Spread over the frozen strawberry layer. Sprinkle the shortcake crumble evenly across the top and gently press to adhere.
07 - Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely firm. For longer storage, cover and freeze up to 1 week. When ready to serve, lift cake using parchment overhang and slice with a sharp knife into 9 squares or 8 rectangles.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - If lacking a food processor, place cookies in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
02 - For cleaner slices, heat a chef's knife under hot water before cutting.
03 - Customize the dessert by substituting ice cream or cookie flavors in the same proportions for variation.
04 - After assembling, freeze until completely firm for best texture during slicing and serving.

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