Easy Ice Cream Torte Recipe with Helpful Cutting Tip | S/S Season's Best 2005

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses personal experiences and tips related to making an Ice Cream Torte using a recipe from the S/S Season's Best 2005. Participants share their thoughts on preparation, cutting techniques, and variations of the recipe.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares a tip about cutting ice cream sandwiches in half before assembling the torte to make slicing easier.
  • Another participant mentions their experience living in Phoenix, AZ, and expresses their feelings about the summer heat while promoting ice cream shows.
  • Several users mention enjoying the torte and experimenting with different flavors, such as using mousse instead of pudding.
  • One participant describes a successful experience making the torte at a show, noting that freezing it helped with cutting.
  • Another participant shares a humorous story about a host not following ingredient instructions, highlighting challenges faced during shows.
  • One participant notes that the torte tastes better after a few days and that store brand ice cream sandwiches work well.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best techniques for cutting the torte, with some participants sharing successful methods while others recount challenges. No clear consensus emerges on a single best practice.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their experiences in the context of hosting shows and preparing the torte for events, reflecting on both the recipe and the challenges of working with hosts.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for tips on preparing and presenting the Ice Cream Torte at shows may find this discussion helpful.

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Ladies,

I just made the Ice Cream Torte (S/S Season's Best 2005) and it is delicious and very easy!!! I have one tip that might help since cutting it was not that easy...

The directions say to use the 12 ice cream sandwiches, 6 on bottom, 6 on top of the filling... this is fine, but if you cut the sandwiches in half BEFORE you make the cake, it will be alot easier to cut b/c it is already scored into manageable pieces. Ice cream sandwiches are pretty wide and so it is a really big slice when you cut it down each sandwich. When you try to cut down the middle of the sandwich the whole cake starts to fall apart.

Hope you all can understand the message... basically layer your 6 sandwiches on the bottom and cut them vertically down to make 2 halves on each. When the cake is done, you can use those pre-made slices as your guide as to where to slice.
 
ThanksThanks for the tip. I will be promoting these Ice Cream shows this summer, as I live in Phoenix, AZ. This will be my first summer here and I am not looking forward to it. If one more person says to me, "But it's a dry heat" I will scream!!! 115 is 115 that's all there is to it! :eek:
 
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Live in AZ too~I also live in AZ, but not Phoenix, but about 20 miles away... I am already hot...so I can only imagine what the 115 thing is going to do for me.. an oven has "dry heat" too, so it absolutely no consolation to me!!
The only good thing about dry heat is that I don't have bad hair days any longer!!!

Hope you like the torte....we LOVED it today!
 
Hey LadybugI'm actually in Surprise. Where are you?
 
Ice Cream CakeI, too have made this recipe over a dozen times now, because it is so good! I have also tried using mousse instead of pudding, and using strawberry mousse, and other flavors as well.

Since it is such an easy recipe, i normally do another one to go with it at my shows. Try making the cake first and then putting the cake in the freezer while you are working on your other recipe so it hardens up a bit.

:)

Michelle Roth
Independent Kitchen Consultant
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ice cream sandwich bar cakeI've made this recipe too and it IS great!! I am offering it as first choice in June.

The first time we made it we tried to cut it right away and it did kind of fall apart but then we froze the rest and at the end of the meeting we tried again and it was very easy to cut.

I made it at a show on the frozen chillzanne rectangular server insert and then froze it while we did the rest of the show. When we took it from the freezer at the end it cut very easily with the nylon slice and serve. The insertmoved around a little on the table when I first started working with it but the grip that comes with the cutting boards worked great to stop that!

Oh and I used the store brand ice cream sandwiches with no problem!
 
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Very trueWhen you cut it after the 30 min. of freezing time it is hard to cut, but I just had a leftover piece today and it is much easier to cut. But if you have to do it at a show and don't have much time, it might move around a bit.

Thanks for the heads up! By the way, it tastes even better as the days go by. And yes, the cheap store brand ice cream sandwiches work great!!! I love it!
 
Thanks SOOO!! Much for the Tips. I'm making the Torte for a show on Sunday. But I'm going to practice on my family tomorrow. Hope it's a success....
 
Funny story and some cross-selling ideasI just wanted to add a funny story about this torte, which I personally love and have been doing at my last 6 shows. (The cut torte looks pretty if you can find Neopolitan ice cream sandwiches). At a show last week, the host only bought 8 oz of Cool Whip. So at my show this past week, I told the host to make sure she got the 12 oz Cool Whip, and she said, "Of course, I always make sure I buy the right ingredients." Would you believe, when I arrived at her house, yes, she had the 12 oz Cool Whip, but she bought ice cream BARS instead of sandwiches!?! Ugh...sometimes I get so discouraged by hosts that don't follow directions (at least 75% of the time hosts don't have the right ingredients or don't have them ready for me, despite both written and oral requests). :mad: It is Sooo much easier to bring my own ingredients. Guess that's a different thread, hey? Anyway, I always make the torte on my Chillzanne Rectangle Server, but I'm afraid to use a knife on it (I have a hard time w/ the nylon Slice and Serve - it doesn't cut through the cookie part of the sandwich). So...I've been putting parchment paper down on my Server (I cut it a bit so that it's not hanging out too much), popping the torte into the freezer for half an hour, and then sliding it (with the paper) onto my large SA platter before serving. I also bring confetti sprinkles (that I keep in a prep bowl) and sprinkle those on top of the cake and platter - it really makes a pretty birthday cake!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are needed for the Easy Ice Cream Torte Recipe?

The Easy Ice Cream Torte Recipe typically requires ice cream, a pre-made crust (like a cookie or graham cracker crust), and various toppings such as chocolate syrup, whipped cream, or fruit. Specific ingredients may vary based on personal preferences or variations of the recipe.

How long does it take to prepare the Easy Ice Cream Torte?

The preparation time for the Easy Ice Cream Torte is generally around 15-20 minutes, but you should also account for the time needed to freeze the torte, which can take several hours or overnight for best results.

What is the helpful cutting tip mentioned in the recipe?

The helpful cutting tip often involves using a warm knife to slice through the frozen torte. By dipping the knife in warm water and wiping it dry before cutting, you can achieve cleaner, smoother slices without the ice cream sticking to the knife.

Can I customize the Easy Ice Cream Torte with different flavors?

Yes! The Easy Ice Cream Torte is highly customizable. You can use any flavor of ice cream you like and mix in various toppings or layers, such as fruits, nuts, or different sauces, to create a unique dessert that suits your taste.

Is the Easy Ice Cream Torte suitable for special occasions?

Absolutely! The Easy Ice Cream Torte is a versatile dessert that can be dressed up for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, or family gatherings. You can decorate it with themed toppings or serve it in a decorative manner to enhance its presentation.

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