PEPPERMINT GRASSHOPPER TORTE

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This three-layer ice cream cake takes a bit of time to prepare, but it can be done in advance. Guests will rave about each refreshing slice.-Eileen Putsey, Cesarea, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate wafers (about 40)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
5 drops green food coloring
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops red food coloring
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Chocolate curls, peppermint candies and mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Tint ice cream with green food coloring. Spread over crust. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine marshmallow creme and milk. Add extract and red food coloring. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over ice cream. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls, candies and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.