Oreo Freeze
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®), crushed
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1/2 gallon peppermint ice cream, softened
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1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
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1 cup white sugar
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6 tablespoons cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
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1 (12 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
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2 cups chopped peanuts
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1 (10 ounce) package miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
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.
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.
3
Spread cooled chocolate sauce over frozen ice cream layer and return to the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
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.
5
Allow to soften for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.