Thin Mint Ice Cream Cake Recipe

March 10, 2023 Post a Comment

Thin Mint Ice Cream Cake Eat More Cake By Candice from eatmorecakebycandice.com

Ingredients

This thin mint ice cream cake is full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. All you need for this recipe is a box of thin mints, one pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream, one pint of vanilla ice cream, a tub of whipped topping, and a chocolate sauce. You can also add sprinkles, nuts or other toppings if desired.

For the thin mints, you can use either the traditional Girl Scouts brand or a generic brand. If you’re using the Girl Scouts brand, you’ll need one sleeve of thin mints, or approximately 15 cookies. If you’re using a generic brand, you’ll need two sleeves of thin mints, or approximately 30 cookies.

For the ice cream, you’ll need one pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream and one pint of vanilla ice cream. If you’d like to make this recipe a bit healthier, you can use no-sugar-added ice cream. You’ll also need a tub of whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, and a chocolate sauce.

Instructions

To make the thin mint ice cream cake, begin by crushing the thin mints. You can use a food processor, blender, or even just a plastic bag and a rolling pin. Once the thin mints are crushed, set them aside for later.

Next, let the ice cream soften enough that it can be spread easily. Scoop the mint chocolate chip ice cream into a 9-inch springform pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the crushed thin mints over the top.

Now, scoop the vanilla ice cream into the pan and spread it out evenly. Top with the whipped topping and spread it out evenly. Drizzle with the chocolate sauce. Add any additional toppings such as sprinkles, nuts, or other items if desired.

Cover the cake with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 6 hours. Once the cake is frozen, remove it from the freezer and let it sit for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

This thin mint ice cream cake is a delightful treat, but it is also quite high in calories and fat. One slice of this cake contains approximately 350 calories and 17 grams of fat. It also contains 15 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein.

If you’d like to make this recipe a bit healthier, you can use no-sugar-added ice cream, light whipped topping, and sugar-free chocolate sauce. You can also reduce the amount of thin mints and other toppings you use.

If you’re watching your sugar intake, you can also reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. Simply use sugar-free ice cream, sugar-free chocolate sauce, and sugar-free whipped topping.

No matter what type of ice cream cake you make, it’s important to enjoy it in moderation. This thin mint ice cream cake is a great treat, but it should be eaten as an occasional indulgence.