FESTIVE MINT CREAM DESSERT

Festive Mint Cream Dessert image

Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. For a chocolaty dessert, use rocky road or chocolate ice cream instead. -Sally Hook, Montgomery, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, divided
1 package (16 ounces) chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, crushed
8 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate syrup and red and green sprinkles, optional

Steps:

In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in cookie crumbs. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. Spread ice cream over crust; return to the freezer until firm., In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips, confectioners' sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. When cool, spread over ice cream; return to freezer until firm., Spread whipped topping over ice cream (dish will be full). Cover and freeze for until firm or overnight. , Remove from the freezer 15-20 minutes before serving. If desired, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.