birthday cakeSummer may be over, but I think fall still has some nice weather in store for us and you may not be ready to pull out the fall baking just yet – there will be plenty of time for that! If you’re looking for a twist on a traditional birthday or other celebration cake and you’d rather make your own, the kids (and even the adults!) will love this brownie fudge lasagna with vanilla ice cream. The nice thing about this dessert, is that you can make it whenever you have the time and just keep it on hand in the freezer, leaving you time to prep other items for the party.

Don’t let summer go just yet, cool down with this tasty treat. We also recommend teasing the kids by telling them that instead of cake, they’re getting lasagna for dessert. We’re sure they’ll be pleasantly surprised when you pull out lasagna that has brownies instead of noodles and ice cream and jam instead of meat sauce. Lasagna will never be the same after this!

Ice Cream Lasagna

Ingredients

9×13 pan of your favourite brownie, baked
1/2 litre vanilla ice cream

Ganache

6 oz. chocolate
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tbsp. butter
Strawberry jam

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate, cream and butter in glass measuring cup in the microwave; allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Cut pan of brownies to fit a loaf pan. Line loaf pan with cellophane with large amount hanging over the edge. Lay first piece of brownie in the lined loaf pan.
  • Drizzle chocolate and spread out softened ice cream.
  • Place another brownie layer on top and spread with jam, more chocolate drizzle and more ice cream.
  • Cover over with the last layer of brownie.
  • Wrap plastic over the top of the “lasagna” and place in freezer for at least 3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, allow to soften slightly and cut through with a hot knife.
  • Drizzle with chocolate.
  • Enjoy!

 

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