1. Prepare the Brownie Base:
Preheat Oven: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix package. Preheat the oven as directed.
Prepare Pan: Grease an 8Γ3 inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the top side of the parchment paper.
Bake Brownies: Prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box. Bake in the prepared pan. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan. Clean and dry the pan for assembly.
2. Make the Ice Cream Layers:
Mix Cream Cheese Base: In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Combine: Gently fold about 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined.
Prepare Flavors:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream: Fold in chocolate chip cookie crumbs, chopped cookies, and mini chocolate chips.
Oreo Ice Cream: Fold in Oreo crumbs and chopped Oreos.
3. Make the First Batch of Ganache:
Prepare Ganache: Heat 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream until it begins to boil. Pour over 3 oz of chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Set aside.
4. Assemble the Cake:
Line Pan: Line the sides of a clean 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper, sticking up above the top edge. Place a cardboard cake circle in the bottom if desired.
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