Love brownies? Love mint chip ice cream? You are going to really love these Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares!
Of course when you layer brownies, ice cream, chocolate fudge and whipped cream… there is really no way it’s going to be bad! =)
I think I can safely say I often make tasty things… but this is seriously the best thing I’ve made all summer!
Not only is this frozen pie delicious, this dessert is quite easy to make, can be made up to a couple days in advance, and both kids and adults LOVE it!
My mom used to make ice cream “cakes” in the summer and I’d almost forgotten how much I love this kind of dessert!
Certainly the combinations are almost limitless… in fact, don’t be surprised if I make another one or two before summer is over!
How to Make Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares
Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 18 oz brownie box mix Choose a boxed mix designed for a 9"x9" pan. I used Ghirardelli Fudge Brownies.
Ice Cream Layer
- 1.5 quarts mint chip ice cream 1 carton
Chocolate Layer
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- -OR- use good quality hot fudge sauce 1 to 1 1/2 cups
Whipped Cream Layer
- 8 oz whipped topping 1 tub of Cool Whip
- -OR- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Garnish/Toppings
- Chopped Andes Mints mini chocolate chips, chocolate pearls, etc.
Instructions
Brownie Layer
- Line a 9"x13" pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare brownies according to package, then spread batter into pan.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
- Cool Brownies.
Ice Cream Layer
- Allow a carton of ice cream to sit out at room temperature about 20 minutes, until soft enough to spread over the cooled brownies.
- Once the ice cream has been evenly spread, place the entire pan in the freezer to allow the ice cream to re-freeze.
Chocolate Layer
- Heat the cream in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot (watch it so it does not boil). Add chocolate chips to the hot cream and set aside (undisturbed) about 3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. After 3 minutes, stir the chocolate until the cream and chocolate are fully combined.
- Set aside and allow to cool to about room temperature.
- Once cool, pour the chocolate over the ice cream layer, and spread evenly.
- -OR- Heat a jar of good quality hot fudge until just warm enough to spread, and spread on top of frozen ice cream layer.
- Return pan to freezer.
Whipped Cream Layer
- Thaw 1 small tub of Cool Whip at room temperature until spreadable,
- -OR- whip heavy cream, sugar and vanilla together in an electric mixer.
- Spread whipped topping over chilled chocolate layer.
Garnish
- Garnish the whipped cream layer with toppings of your choice. I used a bit of everything I had on hand... a few chopped Andes Mints, mini chocolate chips and chocolate pearls.
Prepare
- Return pan to freezer and FREEZE AT LEAST 3 HOURS before serving.
- The entire dessert can be made ahead, and kept in the freezer (covered) up to 3 days in advance.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe for Mint Chip Brownie Ice Cream Squares is kind-of the summer cousin to one of my favorite recipes, Fudge Mint Brownies.
Love cool summer treats? Be sure to follow along on Pinterest where I’ve been pinning lots of yummy Frozen Treats.
I am so trying this before summer is over! BTW- Chocolate pearls make everything a little more wonderful. 🙂
I need to make this frozen treat! It looks so refreshing and delicious. Love mint chip ice cream 🙂
Oh, man! I. want. this. now! ! ! Wickedly good! ! !
These look amazing Glory! Mint chip and brownies seems like an amazing combination!
These are a few of my favorite things…brownie and mint chip ice cream! Can’t wait to try this because it looks amazing! Love you!
-Cecilia
We do brownie sundaes at our house on a regular basis. Yum! This is one of my favorite flavor combos. My favorite is chocolate and peanut butter though. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
This has got to be one of the best recipes of all time. Love mint chip anything! Perfect 🙂
Oh man, I love mint chip ice cream so much! Love this!
These seriously look like the coolest dessert ever! I love chocolate and ice cream and brownies and mint – its like a match made in heaven. You are super talented!
Mmmmmm. Now this is something I can do! Thanks for an easy and simple recipe that only requires limited baking. Perfect for summer.