I’m warning you…this cake has 4 ingredients.
Four ingredients that you don’t have to make…just buy. You’re going to love this one, I just know it!
I promised I had something coming for St. Patrick’s Day and here it is! Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake. Also known as, crack.
I tried to make you Irish Cream Cupcakes, but I just didn’t like them. But this ice cream cake you guys…I like… a lot!
It’s the easiest cake you will ever make, just four ingredients that are store-bought ingredients – Oreo® Cookies, Hot Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and Whipped Topping. You could totally make everything from scratch, but this makes it super easy and stress free.
I love everything about this cake, but I must say the crust is really to die for. It’s thick and crunchy and chewy – totally reminds me of Dairy Queen’s Ice Cream Cakes…you know, that fudgy center part that makes you want to eat piece after piece? This is that crust, AND it’s just crushed up Oreo’s® and a jar of hot fudge.
This is definitely going to be my new go-to dessert. It’s super easy, absolutely delicious and so versatile. Definitely going to make an Oreo® Ice Cream Cake next because cookies and cream is my favorite ice cream ever. I’m thinking Birthday Cake Ice Cream would also be amazing with SPRINKLES. How cute, right?
Until then, Mint Chocolate Chip it is though…and I am so HAPPY about that. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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- 1, 14.3 ounce package Oreo® cookies
- 1, 12.8 ounce jar hot fudge sauce (I used Hershey's®)
- 1.5 qt. mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 1, 8 ounce container whipped topping (Cool Whip®)
- Crush Oreo® cookies in a large zip bag. Add to large bowl.
- Heat hot fudge in the microwave (make sure to remove lid) for 30 seconds or until runny.
- Add hot fudge to the bowl of crushed cookies and mix together.
- Press the crust into the bottom of spring form pan and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. You could also use a 9x9 that has high sides.
- Take ice cream out of the freezer 15 minutes before adding it to the top of the crust. This will allow it to get mushy so it will spread easily. Spread ice cream on top of crust and place back in the freezer for several hours or overnight.
- Take out the whipped topping 20 minutes before adding to the top of the ice cream. Pipe or spread it on the top of the ice cream and place back in the freezer to firm up. When you're ready to serve, take the cake out of the freezer and run a knife under hot water before cutting - this will help it cut more smoothly.
Can you use mint oreos?
sure!
I am ten years old but have been baking sense I was very little and I like having things absolutely perfect impress my sisters so how many hours do you recommend I let it set for before putting cool whip on and how long before serving?
Hello! If you read the recipe, I mention how long it should set. You just want the ice cream to be very cold before putting on the cool whip otherwise it won’t stand up well so put it in the freezer for at least 4 hours then do the cool whip then back in the freezer overnight. Hope this helps!
Can I use Lactaid mint chocolate chip ice cream instead of real ice cream? We are lactose intolerant.
sure!
I love mint+chocolate combo. This looks soooo delicious. I will totaly make this for my birthday!
How do you keep the cookie/fudge layer from sticking to the bottom of the pan?
You can use a piece of parchment paper if necessary! My pan was a non stick pan.
Hi! I’m planning on making this for my husband’s birthday. I’m just wondering what you shaved on the top of the cake? Just some plain old chocolate? Andes mint candies? I like the way it looks in the picture and would like it to present nicely as well. Thank you for any help!
Yep! Just a chocolate bar and I use a grater or a veggie peeler. Andes mints would be so yum!
Would this work in an 8” spring form pan?
yes! Just might be little thicker and may not use all the ice cream
Do you line the bottom of the pan with paper/suran wrap to transfer the cake to a cake stand, or does it not need that?
I didn’t, but lining with parchment paper would help!
Hi, would I be able to make this a few days ahead of time for an event?
yes! just keep covered in the refrigerator.
Do you take it right out of the freezer and it’s ready to serve?
yes! May need to give it a few minutes to that a little to make it easier to cut.
this may sound pretty stupid but do you have to take the filling out of the oreo cookies or is it crushed up together.
Crushed up together!
What size springform pan did you use? I wonder if it would work in a 9×13?
I believe it was a 9 inch, pretty standard. Yes, I think it would be fine…it just may be thinner!
I’m not a mint chocolate chip lover, but this was delicious! Not to minty tasting. The crust was amazing!
Thank you Diana! xoxo
I have never…never set my eyes on a better looking 4 ingredient dessert!! My daughter’s birthday is coming up and she loves mint – chocolate combo. So pinning…saved it my board:)
Thanks so much Maria! Your daughter will love it!