Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
For the Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Layer
- 1.5 quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
For the Mint Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
Cake Base
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the ice cream layer.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Layer
- Let the mint chocolate chip ice cream soften a bit.
- Spread the softened ice cream evenly over the chilled cake base.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
Mint Chocolate Ganache
- In a saucepan, warm the heavy cream until it starts to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Add peppermint extract and stir until smooth.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring it over the frozen ice cream layer.
Final Assembly
- Return the cake to the freezer and let it set completely.
- Once set, gently take the cake out of the springform pan.
- Garnish with additional chocolate chips or mint leaves if desired.