Step 1

Begin by softening the chocolate ice cream until it’s easy to spread. Evenly layer it into the bottom of your mixing bowl, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Place the bowl in the freezer for at least 1 hour to firm up the ice cream.

Step 2

Once the chocolate layer is solid, sprinkle the peanut butter cookie pieces evenly over the top. Press them down lightly to ensure they stick to the ice cream. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and return it to the freezer for another hour.

Step 3

Soften the vanilla ice cream and spread it over the frozen cookie layer, keeping the surface as smooth and level as possible. Cover the bowl again and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the ice cream is solid.

Step 4

Once the vanilla ice cream is hardened, spread 2/3 cup of peanut butter evenly over the top. Sprinkle the crushed chocolate graham crackers on top of the peanut butter. Cover the bowl and freeze for another hour.

Step 5

Fill your sink with warm water and hold the bowl in the water for about 1 minute. This will slightly soften the edges, making it easier to remove the ice cream from the bowl. Invert a large plate over the top of the bowl, flip them together, and gently tap until the ice cream releases onto the plate. If it doesn’t release easily, place the bowl back in the warm water briefly. Once the ice cream is out, cover it with plastic wrap and freeze for another 1-2 hours.

Step 6

Spread the fudge topping evenly over the entire surface of the ice cream. There’s no need to heat the fudge; use it straight from the jar. Freeze the fudge-coated ice cream for 1 hour. After the fudge is set, spread the remaining 1 cup of peanut butter over the entire surface. Freeze for at least 1 more hour.

Step 7

Use a warm knife to slice the mud pie into 12 equal pieces. Place a sheet of wax paper between each slice to prevent them from sticking together. Store the slices in the freezer until you’re ready to serve.

Step 8

To serve, drizzle chocolate and caramel sauce on a plate in a criss-cross pattern. Place a slice of the mud pie upright on the plate. Top it with whipped cream, a sprinkle of chopped peanuts, and a maraschino cherry. Repeat for each slice.