Description
Easy M&M Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a no-bake, colorful, and fun dessert layering classic ice cream sandwiches with creamy vanilla ice cream and vibrant M&M candies. Perfect for celebrations, this chilled treat is quick to assemble, customizable, and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Base Layers
- Ice Cream Sandwiches – enough to form the base and layers (about 8-10 sandwiches)
Filling
- Vanilla Ice Cream – softened, about 1.5 to 2 quarts
- M&M Candies – 1 to 1.5 cups, for layering and decorating
Topping
- Whipped Cream – 1 to 2 cups for the top layer
- Chocolate Syrup (optional) – for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Allow the vanilla ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature to make spreading easier. Arrange the ice cream sandwiches on a flat surface or serving dish to form the base layer.
- Layer the Ice Cream: Spoon and gently spread a layer of softened vanilla ice cream over the ice cream sandwiches, creating an even layer that will hold the cake together.
- Add M&M Candies: Sprinkle a generous amount of M&Ms evenly over the ice cream layer to add bright colors and a crunchy texture.
- Repeat Layers: Place another layer of ice cream sandwiches on top of the M&Ms, then repeat the ice cream and candy layering until you reach your desired cake height, finishing with a top layer of whipped cream.
- Top and Decorate: Spread whipped cream evenly over the top and decorate with more M&Ms and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired for a beautiful finishing touch.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours, or until firm enough to slice cleanly. Serve chilled for the perfect cool and creamy bite.
Notes
- Choose quality vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Soften ice cream just enough to spread smoothly without melting completely.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water to cut clean slices.
- Spread ice cream evenly between layers to maintain stability.
- If too soft, freeze the cake briefly before serving for added firmness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg