Festive Mint Cream Dessert

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, divided
• 1 package (16 ounces) oreo low-fat sandwich cookies, crushed
• 8 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
• 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Chocolate syrup and red and green sprinkles, optional

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in cookie crumbs. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. Spread ice cream over crust; return to the freezer until firm.

In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips, confectioners' sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. When cool, spread over ice cream; return to freezer until firm.

Spread whipped topping over ice cream (dish will be full). Cover and freeze for until firm or overnight.

Remove from the freezer 15-20 minutes before serving. If desired, drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with sprinkles. Yield: 24 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 391 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.