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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake

Mint chocolate chip ice cream cake with a dark chocolate Oreo crust and glossy chocolate ganache. Vibrant green mint ice cream layers up fast, then freezes into clean slices with a whipped cream and mint candy finish.
Prep Time 25 minutes
freezing 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
Butter
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • 0.5 gallon mint chocolate chip ice cream softened
Chocolate ganache
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache
Whipped cream
  • 2 cup whipped cream
Andes mint candies or Oreos
  • 1 Andes mint candies or Oreos for topping
Fresh mint
  • 1 fresh mint for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 springform pan

Method
 

Build the crust
  1. Combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and freeze 15 minutes until set.
Add the mint layer
  1. Spoon the softened mint chocolate chip ice cream onto the frozen crust and spread it into an even layer, smoothing the top. Freeze 4 hours until firm.
Ganache and final assembly
  1. Pour the chocolate ganache over the frozen cake, letting it drip down the sides for a textured look. Freeze 1 hour until the ganache sets.
  2. Pipe whipped cream around the edge and decorate the top with Andes mint pieces and fresh mint for a bright finish. Freeze 1 more hour before serving so the slice holds clean edges.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, run a hot knife under water, wipe dry, and slice straight through after the final 1-hour freeze. Store covered in the freezer for up to 1 week; texture will soften slightly with longer storage. Freezing is yes—wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and foil for up to 1 month. For a lighter option, swap the whipped cream for light whipped topping and use reduced-fat ice cream if desired.