Ingredients:
- 30 Oreos (approx. 370 g), finely crushed (creams included)
- 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream, very cold
- 1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk, very cold
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 15 Oreos (approx. 180 g), coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Fudge Sauce or Ganache, for drizzling
- 5 Additional Oreos, halved or quartered, for garnish
- Pinch Coarse Sea Salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a circle of parchment paper. Lightly grease the sides.
- Process 30 Oreos (including the cream filling) in a food processor until they resemble fine, damp sand. Alternatively, crush them thoroughly in a zip-top bag.
- Mix the crushed Oreos with the 6 Tbsp of melted butter until fully combined. The mixture should hold together when squeezed.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan, extending it slightly up the sides (about 1/2 inch / 1.5 cm). Use the bottom of a measuring cup to ensure a compact, stable base.
- Freeze the crust for at least 30 minutes to set while preparing the filling.
- Pour the very cold heavy whipping cream into the mixer bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until firm peaks form (the cream should hold its shape when the whisk is lifted). Be careful not to over-whip.
- Reduce the speed to low and slowly stream in the cold sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined—do not deflate the whipped cream.
- Gently fold in the 15 coarsely chopped Oreos using a large spatula. Work quickly but deliberately to ensure the biscuits are evenly distributed without losing too much volume from the cream base.
- Remove the chilled crust from the freezer. Spoon the ice cream filling evenly over the crust.
- Smooth the top with the spatula. Cover the pan tightly with cling film (plastic wrap), ensuring the film does not touch the surface of the ice cream.
- Freeze the cake for a minimum of 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to achieve a rock-solid, easy-to-slice consistency.
- Remove the cake from the freezer. Run a thin, hot knife around the inner edge of the springform pan before releasing and removing the ring.
- Drizzle generously with chocolate fudge sauce. Decorate the top edge with the remaining halved/quartered Oreos. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of sea salt (optional, but highly recommended for flavor contrast).
- Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Dip a sharp knife into hot water and wipe dry between each cut for clean slices.
- Slice the cake using the heated knife method and serve immediately.