Frozen Swiss Roll Ice Cream Cake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Frozen Swiss Roll Ice Cream Cake: A Sweet Summer Treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

6 hrs

Ready In

6 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 packages chocolate swiss rolls , individually wrapped , sliced in 4 ( 6 mini rolls in each package )
	8 cups vanilla ice cream , softened
	1/2 cup smucker 's sundae syrup , Caramel Syrup , divided
	1/2 cup smucker 's sundae syrup , Chocolate Syrup , for garnish ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

541

Sugar

52g

Fat

29g

The Frozen Swiss Roll Ice Cream Cake is a fun and unique take on a classic ice cream cake. The chocolate swiss rolls add a welcome crunch to the soft and creamy ice cream, and the caramel syrup provides a sweet contrast to the vanilla flavor. This dessert is perfect for summertime celebrations like backyard barbecues or birthday parties, and it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on each side.
2.	Place half of the sliced swiss roll pieces in an even layer on the bottom of the pan, trimming as necessary to fit.
3.	Drizzle half of the caramel syrup over the swiss roll layer, and then spread 4 cups of the softened vanilla ice cream on top, being careful not to disturb the swiss roll layer below.
4.	Repeat with the remaining swiss roll pieces and caramel syrup, and then add the remaining 4 cups of vanilla ice cream on top.
5.	Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
6.	Once frozen, remove the tin foil and parchment paper from the pan and place the cake on a serving platter.
7.	Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

PROS

This frozen Swiss Roll Ice Cream Cake is a simple yet impressive dessert that is perfect for a summer gathering.

The combination of chocolate swiss rolls and vanilla ice cream is a classic that is sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

The fact that this dessert can be made in advance and stored in the freezer makes it a convenient choice for busy hosts.

CONS

This dessert should be consumed in moderation as it is high in calories and sugar.

The recipe requires a significant amount of time in the freezer, so it is not a last-minute dessert option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain some benefits.
The calcium from the ice cream can help maintain strong bones and teeth, and the flavonoids in chocolate syrup have been linked to improved heart health.
However, these benefits are somewhat negated by the high sugar content of the dessert.