This Frozen Peppermint Ice Cream Dessert is a delightful layered treat that combines a crunchy, buttery Rice Chex and coconut crust with creamy peppermint ice cream. It's a refreshing and nostalgic recipe, ideal for the holidays or summer gatherings. The mix of textures and cool mint flavor makes it a unique and memorable dessert that has been enjoyed in various forms for decades. Its simple ingredients and make-ahead style also make it a favorite for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex (crushed )
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup coconut (shredded )
- ½ cup pecans (chopped )
- ½ gallon peppermint ice cream (softened)
Instructions
Step 1: Mix & Prepare Crust
- In a bowl, mix the crushed Rice Chex, brown sugar, melted butter, coconut, and chopped pecans.
Step 2: Layer Base
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form a crust.
Step 3: Add Ice Cream
- Spread softened peppermint ice cream evenly over the crust.
Step 4: Top & Freeze
- Sprinkle the remaining Chex mixture on top of the ice cream.
- Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Tips
- Swap peppermint ice cream for vanilla, chocolate, or butter pecan.
- Toast the coconut and pecans first for deeper flavor.
- Add crushed chocolate or toffee pieces between layers.
- Use gluten-free Rice Chex to make the dessert gluten-friendly.
- Replace half the butter with coconut oil for a tropical flavor.
- Press mixture firmly into the pan to create a stronger crust.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top before freezing.
- Make it ahead up to 2 days before serving.
- Use mint chocolate chip if peppermint ice cream is unavailable.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!