Home > Desserts > Frozen Treats > Three-Ingredient Peppermint Ice Cream Bars Three-Ingredient Peppermint Ice Cream Bars December 17, 2023 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Peppermint Ice Cream Bars are perfect for the holidays! They’re super simple but they always steal the show. The cool trick here? Ice cream sandwiches are what make up the cakey layers! Peppermint Ice Cream Bars Following the rave reviews for Peppermint Brownie Ice Cream Bars at a recent holiday party, I was inspired to whip up another fun peppermint treat. Despite chilly weather that screams for Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, it seems ice cream is always the winner! So, we’re giving this mega-popular Ice Cream Sandwich Cake a holiday twist. Get ready for a seasonal must-have! Peppermint Ice Cream Bar Ingredients Vanilla ice cream sandwiches: A delicious base that adds both ice cream and cake layers. Peppermint ice cream: If you can find one with actual peppermint pieces, it’ll add a nice crunch! Frozen whipped topping: Make sure it’s fully thawed for easy spreading. Optional Toppings Crushed Oreos®: For a chocolatey crunch! Peppermint crunch candies: For extra minty flavor and festive color. Crushed candy canes or chopped peppermint bark candies work great too. How To Make Peppermint Ice Cream Bars Prep pan: Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment. First layer: Arrange nine ice cream sandwiches in the pan. Second layer: Spread half the ice cream on top. Third layer: Add another nine sandwiches on top, and press down. Fourth layer: Cover with remaining ice cream. Top layer: Spread whipped topping; add optional toppings if desired. Freeze: Cover and freeze. Serve: Use the parchment overhang to lift out, cut, and serve. QUICK TIP Choose a brand of peppermint ice cream that you already enjoy! Not sure which one to pick? Check out this helpful article. STORAGE Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. Best enjoyed within 1 month. More Peppermint Treats: Peppermint Popcorn Peppermint Cookies Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies Peppermint Bark FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Peppermint Ice Cream Bars 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe Peppermint Ice Cream Bars are perfect for the holidays! They're super simple but they always steal the show. The cool trick here? Ice cream sandwiches are what make up the cakey layers! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Peppermint Ice Cream Bars 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Peppermint Ice Cream Bars are perfect for the holidays! They're super simple but they always steal the show. The cool trick here? Ice cream sandwiches are what make up the cakey layers! Course Dessert, treat Cuisine American, Vegetarian Keyword Peppermint Ice Cream Bars Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Chilling Time 2 hours hours Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes Servings 12 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 509kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $12.67 Ingredients▢ 18 regular-sized vanilla ice cream sandwiches, unwrapped▢ 48 oz peppermint ice cream▢ 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed to room temperature▢ Optional: 3-4 Oreos, crushed, finely chopped peppermint bark or peppermint crunch candies InstructionsPREP: Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Allow peppermint ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature, but don't let it become too soft or melty.1ST LAYER: Unwrap and place 9 ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of the pan. Trim 2 sandwiches to fit (see pictures in post).2ND LAYER: Evenly spread half of the softened peppermint ice cream over the layer of sandwiches.3RD LAYER: Add another layer of 9 ice cream sandwiches on top of the ice cream layer. Press down firmly to create a compact layer.4TH LAYER: Spread the remaining peppermint ice cream over the top, smoothing it into an even layer.5TH LAYER: Cover the ice cream with thawed whipped topping. If desired, sprinkle crushed Oreos and peppermint crunch candies over the whipped topping.FREEZE: Cover the pan tightly and freeze for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the layers are firm.SERVE: Remove the ice cream bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Use a knife warmed under hot water (and dried) for clean cuts. Slice into bars and serve immediately. Video Recipe NotesSTORE: Keep any leftover ice cream bars tightly covered in the freezer. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 0.4mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
