Description
This refreshing Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy thin mint cookie crust, creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream filling, and a luscious whipped cream topping drizzled with dark chocolate syrup. Perfect for warm days or any time you want a cool, minty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 40 thin mint cookies
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Filling
- 6 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream (or 48 oz store-bought ice cream)
For the Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream (or 8 oz Cool Whip)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Soften the Ice Cream: Take your ice cream out of the freezer and allow it to sit at room temperature until it starts to soften, making it easier to spread into the crust.
- Prepare the Crust: Place 35 thin mint cookies into your food processor or blender and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie pan to form an even crust.
- Add the Ice Cream: Spoon the softened mint chocolate chip ice cream over the cookie crust, spreading it evenly into a smooth layer.
- Apply the Topping: Spread the whipped cream or Cool Whip evenly over the ice cream layer to create a light, fluffy topping.
- Garnish the Pie: Crumble the remaining 5 thin mint cookies into smaller chunks and sprinkle them around the edge of the pie for texture and decoration.
- Drizzle with Chocolate: Drizzle the dark chocolate syrup evenly over the whipped cream topping to add a rich chocolate accent.
- Freeze to Set: Place the pie into the freezer for at least one hour to allow it to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Allow the ice cream to soften just enough for spreading but not melted.
- If you don’t have a springform pan, a regular 9-inch pie pan can be used but won’t remove as easily.
- You can substitute thin mints with other chocolate mint cookies if desired.
- For a dairy-free option, use a non-dairy ice cream and whipped topping.
- Best served directly from the freezer to keep firm texture.
- Leftovers should be covered and frozen to maintain freshness.
