Rainbow Ice Cream Recipes

Steps:

• Cut the cookies to form 1-by-1-by-1/2-inch squares. Line a 9-inch springform pan with plastic wrap. Arrange the cookie squares all the way around the sides of the pan with the color lines running perpendicular to the bottom of the pan. Repeat with an additional ring of cookies above the first ring, lining up the colors as much as possible, so the cookies come 2 inches up the sides of the pan and almost completely cover them.
• Lay one cookie square in the middle of the bottom of the pan. Arrange a second cookie square next to it, with the color lines perpendicular to the color lines in the first cookie. Continue arranging cookie squares to create a parquet floor pattern. Fill the bottom of the pan with cookies, cutting some to fill in any odd-shaped areas. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
• Combine the chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted, about 2 minutes. Using a pastry brush, coat the cookies on the bottom and sides with a thin layer of chocolate. Chill until set, about 5 minutes.
• Spread one of the pints of vanilla ice cream in an even layer over the chocolate-coated bottom cookies. Freeze until hard, about 1 hour. Spread the chocolate ice cream in an even layer over the vanilla. Freeze until hard, about 1 hour. Spread the remaining pint of vanilla ice cream in an even layer over the chocolate ice cream. Cover with the remaining cookie pieces. Freeze until solid, 6 hours to overnight.
• When ready to serve, invert the cake onto a plate so the bottom layer of cookies is on the top. Remove the pan and peel off the plastic wrap. Cut with a hot dry knife.

Steps:

• Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round springform pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line the sides and base with waxed paper - the spray will help it adhere to the pan. Trim the paper to the height of the pan.
• Finely crush the Oreos in a food processor. Add the milk and blend again until the mixture holds together. Set aside.
• Cut each rainbow cookie into thirds. Place one layer of cookies in a ring around the inner side of the cake pan, packing them snugly together. Repeat with the remaining cookies, stacking them up, to create a tightly-packed edge.
• Spoon the oreo cookie crumbs into the centre of the pan and press firmly to cover the bottom. Freeze for 1 hour.
• Remove all 3 flavours of ice cream/sorbet from the freezer. Let them soften for 10 minutes at room temperature. Scoop them out into individual bowls and beat until they are a soft but spreadable consistency.
• Remove the cake pan from the freezer. Scoop the raspberry sorbet into the cake pan, spreading it out into an even layer. Top with the vanilla ice cream in an even layer. Lastly spread the mint chocolate chip ice cream over it in an even layer. Place in the freezer while you whip the cream.
• For the chocolate whipped cream:.
• In a medium bowl, place the chilled heavy cream, sugar and cocoa powder. Use a whisk or electric beaters to whisk until thickened to soft peaks. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
• Remove the cake from the freezer. Pipe the chocolate whipped cream over the top of the cake in little swirls. Place the maraschino cherries on top of the whipped cream around the edge of the cake.
• Freeze the cake overnight until solid.
• To serve, unclip the sides of the pan and pop the cake out. Peel away the waxed paper from the sides. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to soften. Use a sharp knife, dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts, to slice the cake into wedges and serve.