Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this rich and creamy Mint Chocolate Layered Dessert! Featuring a chocolate cookie crust, mint chocolate chip ice cream, fluffy cream cheese filling, and luscious chocolate pudding, this no-bake treat is perfect for holiday parties and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping
- 2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding
- 2 cups milk
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Make the crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Prepare the cream cheese layer: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cookie crust.
- Add the ice cream layer: Spread softened mint chocolate chip ice cream over the cream cheese layer. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare the pudding layer: Whisk together instant chocolate pudding and 2 cups milk until thickened. Spread over the frozen ice cream layer.
- Top and chill: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer and sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Let the mint chocolate chip ice cream soften for 5-10 minutes before spreading for easier layering.
- Use Oreo cookies or any chocolate sandwich cookies for the crust.
- For extra mint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the cream cheese layer.
- Garnish with crushed Andes mints or chocolate drizzle for a decorative touch.
- Store leftovers in the freezer and thaw slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: Layered, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Holiday Treat
