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Smores Explosion Cookie Dough Ice Cream Roll

A no-bake masterpiece featuring a soft graham cracker cookie dough rolled around vanilla ice cream packed with chocolate chips and marshmallows, all topped with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour heat-treated and cooled
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs finely crushed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3-4 tbsp milk
Ice Cream Filling
  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream softened
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
Ganache Topping & Garnish
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup extra mini marshmallows for garnish
  • 0.25 cup extra chocolate chips for garnish
  • 0.25 cup crushed graham crackers for garnish

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Plastic wrap or parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat-treat the all-purpose flour by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes. Let it cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and salt.
  3. Gradually mix in the cooled flour and graham cracker crumbs. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until a soft, moldable dough forms.
  4. Place dough between two large sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll out into a 10x14 inch rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  5. Fold 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of mini marshmallows into the softened vanilla ice cream.
  6. Spread the ice cream mixture evenly over the chilled dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll it up tightly from the long edge, using the bottom paper to guide the roll.
  7. Wrap the log tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until completely solid.
  8. Make the ganache: Pour hot, simmering heavy cream over 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  9. Place the frozen log on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with ganache and immediately top with extra marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham crumbs. Freeze for 20 more minutes before slicing.

Notes

To get perfectly clean slices, dip a sharp knife in boiling water for 15 seconds, wipe it dry, and slice while the blade is hot. Repeat for each slice.