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Oreo Mint Ice Cream Cake

Oreo mint ice cream cake with a crunchy Oreo crust, vivid green mint chocolate chip ice cream, and an Oreo crumble top finished with chocolate ganache. The cake freezes in layers for clean slices with a dramatic minty look and flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Freezing/rest 7 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oreo cookies
  • 30 Oreo cookies divided (24 for crust, 6 for topping)
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 topping
  • 2 cup whipped topping
Andes mint pieces
  • 1 Andes mint pieces for decoration
Fresh mint
  • 1 fresh mint for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 springform pan

Method
 

Make the Oreo crust
  1. Crush 24 Oreo cookies and combine with the melted butter until evenly coated, then press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes until firm.
Add the mint ice cream layer
  1. Spread the softened mint chocolate chip ice cream over the frozen crust and smooth the top. Freeze for 4 hours until set.
Add the chocolate ganache layer
  1. Pour the chocolate ganache over the frozen cake and tilt the pan so it covers the top evenly. Freeze for 1 hour until the ganache is set.
Finish and freeze
  1. Cover the cake with the whipped topping, then crush the remaining 6 Oreos and sprinkle over the top. Decorate with Andes mint pieces and fresh mint.
  2. Freeze for 2 more hours before releasing from the springform pan and serving. The layers should be fully firm for clean slices.

Notes

Pro tip: Soften the ice cream just enough to spread smoothly—if it melts too much, it can blur the crust layer. Store covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; thaw in the fridge 10–15 minutes for easier slicing. Freezing is best; it does not need to be baked. For a lighter option, use sugar-free chocolate ganache or a reduced-sugar whipped topping if you prefer.