Creamy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie
A quick and easy homemade dessert combining refreshing mint flavor with rich chocolate chips and a buttery chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for summer parties and cozy indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (preferably Oreo crumbs without filling)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 quart (946 ml) mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened slightly
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled (optional for topping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for topping)
- Fresh mint leaves or extra chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and mixture holds together when pressed.
- Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until set and fragrant. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Take the mint chocolate chip ice cream out of the freezer about 10 minutes before assembling to soften slightly.
- In a large bowl, gently fold peppermint extract into the softened ice cream. Add mini chocolate chips and stir carefully to distribute.
- Spoon the ice cream filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Optional: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the ice cream layer and garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra chocolate chips.
- Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Use a warm knife for clean slices.
Notes
Soften ice cream about 10 minutes before assembling for easy spreading. Press crust firmly and bake to prevent crumbling. Use a warm knife for clean slices. For dairy-free, substitute coconut-based ice cream and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookie crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: mint chocolate chip, ice cream pie, easy dessert, homemade ice cream pie, summer dessert, chocolate cookie crust