Oreo Freeze

Crushed Oreos and a decadent homemade chocolate sauce take this peppermint-flavored ice cream pie--topped with nuts, chocolate chips, and whipped topping--to serious heights.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 510 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®), crushed
• 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 (12 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
• 0.5 cup melted butter
• 0.5 gallon peppermint ice cream, softened
• 2 cups chopped peanuts
• 1 (10 ounce) package miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter in a large bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread softened ice cream over the cookie crust and place in the freezer.

Step 2

Combine evaporated milk, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and unsweetened chocolate in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Step 3

Spread cooled chocolate sauce over frozen ice cream layer and return to the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Spread whipped topping over chocolate sauce layer and top with peanuts and chocolate chips. Put back in the freezer until frozen, at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Allow to soften for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.