Peppermint Ice Cream Cake is made with the popular Peppermint Stick Ice Cream found around Christmas time. This fun Christmas dessert recipe is only four ingredients and is a treat for your guests!
Peppermint stick ice cream is flavor most commonly found at Christmas time in grocery stores. The classic taste of peppermint compliments the Christmas season well. Much like the mint Grasshopper Dessert. When the pink of the ice cream contrasts with the dark Oreo crumbs, you get a eye-catching dessert that any Holiday party will appreciate.
This Peppermint Ice Cream Cake only has 5 ingredients too! In fact, it is so easy to make, it comes together quickly. Just be sure to let it harden overnight so make it the day before.
Ingredients
- peppermint stick ice cream - any brand will do, but Kroger brand has the bright pink color
- Oreo cookies
- margarine - real butter can be used
- whipped cream - Cool Whip or store brand
- peppermint candy pieces - optional, for topping
I highly recommend having a springform pan like this one. You can certainly put it in a 9x13 cake pan, but when it is in a springform pan, it is easy to remove the sides and makes for a eye-pleasing cake.
Having a food processor comes in handy as well. If needed, use a rolling pin and a baggie to crush the Oreo cookies for the crust and topping. I like using the food processor because it blends the butter with the crumbs perfectly.
Tip
Be sure to let the peppermint ice cream sit on the counter for up to 20 minutes. Doing so will allow the ice cream to thaw a little bit so it is much easier to work with.
Bake
The Oreo crumbs will need to bake for about 7 minutes in a 375 degree oven. That will help the Oreos keep their shape and not be crumby when you cut the ice cream cake.
FAQ
Yes! Adding peppermints and Oreo crumbs on top of this ice cream cake would be delicious!
No, you don't, but I recommend it. It will make the ice cream cake a little lighter and creamier.
Give yourself overnight to freeze this. It is best if not served until it has been frozen 8 hours or overnight.
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📖 Recipe
Peppermint OREO Ice Cream Cake
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Ingredients
- 1.5 qt Peppermint Stick Ice Cream
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 ½ cups crushed Oreos 1 package
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 candy cane crushed, or peppermints
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Set ice cream out on counter for 20 minutes to soften.
- Meanwhile, crush OREO cookies in food processor or with rolling pin in a zipped bag.
- Stir in melted butter and place Oreo crumbs in greased springform or 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 375* for 7 minutes.
- Pull out and let cool.
- Meanwhile, mix ice cream and whipped cream in a large bowl. Place on top of OREO crumbs then freeze for overnight for best results.
- Remove sides from pan and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy canes.
- Serve.
Notes
- For best results, let the ice cream cake freeze over night.
- If desired, sprinkle some Oreo crumbs on top of the ice cream cake.
- You can drizzle chocolate on top of each slice as well for additional affect and flavor.
Nancy says
heavy whipping cream? cool whip? not sure what exactly is needed for this recipe?? thanks!
Kim says
It is 8 oz of Cool Whip. Hope that helps!