Ice Cream Christmas Cake Recipe (Festive, Easy & No-Bake)

This ice cream Christmas cake combines rich vanilla ice cream, festive dried fruits, and a crunchy cookie base. A no-bake treat that’s both fun and elegant for your holiday table.

Ingredients

• For the base:
• 200g ginger snap biscuits (or digestive biscuits)
• 100g unsalted butter, melted
• For the filling:
• 1.5 liters vanilla ice cream (softened slightly)
• ½ cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cherries, cranberries)
• ¼ cup chopped glace cherries (optional)
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (e.g. pistachios or almonds)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• Zest of 1 orange
• Optional Toppings:
• Melted dark or white chocolate
• Extra dried fruit or crushed candy canes
• Whipped cream for serving

Directions

1. Make the Base:
2. Crush the biscuits in a food processor or with a rolling pin.
3. Mix in melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
4. Press into the base of a lined round springform pan.
5. Freeze while you prepare the filling.
6. Prepare the Filling:
7. In a large bowl, mix softened ice cream with dried fruits, spices, orange zest, nuts, and glace cherries.
8. Stir gently until combined but not melted.
9. Assemble the Cake:
10. Spoon the ice cream mixture over the chilled base and smooth the top.
11. Cover with cling wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
12. Decorate & Serve:
13. Unmould the cake and drizzle with melted chocolate or decorate with festive toppings.
14. Slice and serve immediately with whipped cream if desired.

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