Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake

This mint chip ice cream cake is a fun, festive dessert that comes together in just 15 minutes! With a crunchy Oreo crust, creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream, and a fluffy whipped cream topping, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for the holidays.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 10

Chill time 1

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 103kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Oreo pie crust
24 ounces mint chip ice cream, the recipe uses about half of the box, give or take
½ pint heavy cream if you're whipping it yourself, you can use ½ pt. of heavy cream, 1 tsp. of vanilla extract and ¼ cup of confectioner's sugar whipped unt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 cup confectioner's sugar
Chocolate sauce or mini chocolate chips for garnish or both if you like to live dangerously

Instructions

Pull ice cream out of the freezer for 5-10 minutes to soften (if the box has already been opened, but may take a minute or two longer to soften than an unopened box).
While the ice cream softens, place heavy cream, vanilla extract and confctioner's sugar into a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or bowl with a hand mixer and whip until they form nice, fluffy peaks of whipped cream. Set aside.
Carefully scoop ice cream into the pie crust, leaving a small amount of space on top for the layer of whipped cream. Using a spatula, smooth it out a bit on top so that it's level.
Next, pipe or scoop whipped cream on top of the pie.
If you're planning on garnishing with chocolate sauce and/or mini chocolate chips, add them at this point.
Place the pie in the freezer to harden uncovered. Let it freeze for a couple of hours or longer and serve.

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Notes

Soften the ice cream first. Let the ice cream sit out for about 10–15 minutes before assembling. This makes spreading it into the crust so much easier.
Handle the crust gently. Oreo crusts can be delicate, so take your time when pressing and filling to avoid cracks.
Use freshly whipped cream if you can. It gives the best flavor and texture, but store-bought whipped topping totally works in a pinch.
Line your freezer shelf. Place the pie on a flat surface or baking sheet to keep it level as it freezes.
Don’t skip the chill time. Give it at least an hour in the freezer to firm up before serving. Overnight is even better!
Ingredients to prep ahead- Whip the cream and soften the ice cream before you start layering.
Leftovers and storage- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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