Today’s Peppermint Ice Cream Dessert is an easy frozen holiday the whole family loves. This dessert has a crushed Oreo crust, creamy peppermint ice cream, whipped topping, hot fudge, and candy canes. It’s no surprise the kids are obsessed.
It’s festive, refreshing, and perfect for Christmas parties because it can be made ahead and kept in the freezer until serving. We especially love that it’s holiday-perfect and still feels special without adding another baked dessert to the list. It’s like a peppermint shake in dessert form and everyone loves it.
For more peppermint goodness, check out our: Peppermint Fluff, Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, and Peppermint Meltaways.
Why You’ll Love It + Why it works:
- Prepped in Minutes: Easy frozen dessert that is perfect for Christmas and holiday parties.
- Freezes Ahead of Time: Great make-ahead dessert because it freezes until ready to serve.
- The Oreo Crust Gives it Structure: Crushed Oreos and melted butter create a firm, chocolatey base for the ice cream.
- Softened Ice Cream Spreads Easily: Letting the ice cream soften slightly makes it easier to spread evenly over the crust.
Peppermint Ice Cream Dessert Ingredients
- Oreos, crushed (1 package): Creates a chocolate cookie crust that pairs perfectly with peppermint ice cream.
- Butter, melted (½ cup): Helps bind the Oreo crumbs together so the crust holds its shape.
- Peppermint ice cream, slightly softened (1 gallon): Adds the creamy peppermint layer and gives the dessert its holiday flavor.
- Whipped topping, thawed (16 ounces): Adds a light, creamy topping over the ice cream.
- Hot fudge ice cream topping: Adds rich chocolate flavor right before serving.
- Crushed candy canes: Adds peppermint crunch, festive color, and a pretty holiday finish.
How to Make Peppermint Ice Cream Dessert
OREO CRUST. Combine Oreo crumbs and butter in a large bowl and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9×13.
ICE CREAM. Spread ice cream over crust; top with whipped topping.
FREEZE + SERVE. Cover and freeze for at least 4-6 hours. Drizzle with hot fudge and crushed candy canes right before serving. ENJOY!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Let the peppermint ice cream soften just enough to spread, but do not let it melt.
- Press the Oreo crust firmly into the pan so it holds together when sliced.
- Freeze the dessert for at least 4 to 6 hours so the layers set completely.
- Add hot fudge and crushed candy canes right before serving for the best texture.
Peppermint Ice Cream Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pacakge Oreos, crushed
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 gallon peppermint ice cream, slightly softened
- 16 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- hot fudge ice cream topping
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Combine Oreo crumbs and butter in a large bowl and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9×13.
- Spread ice cream over crust; top with whipped topping. Cover and freeze for at least 4-6 hours.
- Drizzle with hot fudge and crushed candy canes right before serving. ENJOY!
Notes
- Let the peppermint ice cream soften just enough to spread, but do not let it melt.
- Press the Oreo crust firmly into the pan so it holds together when sliced.
- Freeze the dessert for at least 4 to 6 hours so the layers set completely.
- Add hot fudge and crushed candy canes right before serving for the best texture.
- Make-ahead tip: assemble the dessert a day or two ahead, cover tightly, and keep frozen until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQ
Keep covered in the freezer for up to 1 week for the best texture. Let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing if it is very firm. Add hot fudge and candy canes right before serving so the candy stays crunchy.
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Recipe Adapted from Taste of Home.
This recipe was first shared November, 2015.
Do you mean 1/2 gallon of ice cream? Also, what size package of oreo cookies. Oreo’s come in about 15 different packaging size?
I want to make but need clarification.
Thanks
You will be using a full gallon of peppermint ice cream and a 13.29 ounce package of Oreo cookies.
This is yummy – but did you mean just one 1/2 gallon of ice cream? I bought 2 half gallons according to your recipe but it was way too much for the 9 x 13 pan. Otherwise this is a great recipe!
My family loves this ice cream dessert!
Did you have to take out of freezer for a short time to be able to cut? If so could you put in the refrigerator for 1/2 hr?
This is the perfect holiday dessert so easy and yummy!!