Cherry Ice Cream Cake

SERVES: 12

CHILL TIME: 3 Hr

Don't "freeze up" when you find out company's coming. Make this the night before, it takes no time to put together, the freezer does all the work, and you look like a kitchen hero!

What You'll Need

1 quart chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
1 1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies (about 24 cookies)
1 can (17 ounces) pitted dark cherries, drained and patted dry
1 quart strawberry ice cream, slightly softened
1 quart vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

What to Do

Spread the chocolate ice cream to completely cover the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed cookies. Place the cherries evenly over the cookies, then cover completely with the strawberry ice cream. Sprinkle another 1/2 cup crushed cookies over the strawberry ice cream, then top with the vanilla ice cream, covering completely. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup crushed cookies over the top, cover, and freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.
When ready to serve, remove the springform ring and allow the cake to stand for 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.