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For picky eaters, you can use vanilla-only ice cream sandwiches and skip the chocolate syrup on top, or swap the mini chocolate chips for colorful sprinkles. Try different flavors of ice cream sandwiches like chocolate, strawberry, or even cookies-and-cream to mix it up for different holidays.

You can also replace the chocolate syrup with caramel or a mix of both for a richer, sundae-style bake. If your family likes some crunch, sprinkle crushed cookies (like chocolate sandwich cookies or graham crackers) over the whipped topping along with the chocolate chips before baking.

For a slightly lighter version, use light ice cream sandwiches and light whipped topping, and cut back the chocolate chips to 1/2 cup. Food safety tips: Keep the ice cream sandwiches frozen solid until you’re ready to assemble so they don’t melt on the counter. Work quickly when unwrapping and arranging them in the baking dish.

Because this dessert contains dairy that’s been warmed, don’t let it sit out at room temperature for more than 1–2 hours; refrigerate any leftovers promptly, and enjoy them within 1–2 days for the best texture. Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave in short bursts if you like them warm again, but avoid reheating multiple times.