Easy Peppermint Dessert Recipe

Name: Easy Peppermint Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Oreo cookies (crushed); ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, melted; 12 gallon peppermint ice cream or 12 gallon party mint chocolate chip ice cream or 12 gallon mint chocolate chip ice cream; 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped; 2 cups sugar; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅓ cup crushed peppermint candies or ⅓ cup candy cane

Servings: persons

1
Mix crushed cookies and melted butter.
2
Press mixture in bottom of ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2.
3
Stir together ice cream and 2 cups of the cool whip topping; spoon evenly onto chocolate cookie crust.
4
Freeze 3 hrs till firm.
5
Meanwhile; melt butter and chocolate in 2 qt saucepan over low heat, stir constantly.
6
Stir in sugar; gradually stir in milk.
7
Heat to boiling over medium high heat, stir constantly.
8
Cook and stir 5 minutes till slightly thick; stir in vanilla.
9
Cool completely, about 2 hours pour 2 cups of chocolate sauce evenly over ice cream.
10
freeze at least 8 hrs and no longer than 2 weeks.
11
Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
12
Reheat reserved sauce till warm.
13
to serve cut into 5 rows by 3 rows.
14
Top with sauce and remaining cool whip;
15
sprinkle with crushed candies.

2612

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

300

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Oreo cookies (crushed), ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, melted, 12 gallon peppermint ice cream or 12 gallon party mint chocolate chip ice cream or 12 gallon mint chocolate chip ice cream, 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed, and more.

Yes, Easy Peppermint Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Peppermint Dessert

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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