Chocolate Grasshopper Ice Cream Tart

A decadent frozen dessert featuring a chocolate Oreo crust filled with mint chip ice cream and Andes mints, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. This impressive tart combines the classic flavors of chocolate and mint in a cool, creamy dessert.

12 servings
24 hr 55 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons malted milk powder, divided (optional)
  • 1 package Oreos
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 pints mint chip ice cream
  • 15 pieces Andes crème de menthe thins
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 piece springform pan

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse cocoa, 1 Tbsp. malted milk powder (if using), and two-thirds of Oreos in a food processor until coarsely ground with no large pieces remaining. With motor running, gradually add butter; process, scraping sides once, until mixture resembles wet sand (do not overprocess). Press mixture very firmly into bottom and 1 1/2" up sides of springform pan. Freeze until firm, 20-25 minutes.

    25 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, peel away sides of containers from ice cream. Cut ice cream into 2" pieces and place in a medium bowl. Let sit until slightly softened, about 5 minutes, then stir with a wooden spoon or large rubber spatula until the consistency of thick cake batter. Break remaining Oreos into large pieces; fold into ice cream along with mints.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Scrape ice cream into crust; smooth top. Freeze until hard, at least 1 day.

    1440 min

  4. 4.

    Just before serving, place chocolate, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. malted milk powder (if using) in a medium bowl. Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan; pour over chocolate. Let sit until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over tart and spread to edges. Freeze until ganache is firm to the touch, 10-15 minutes. Cut tart into wedges with a hot dry knife to serve (run knife under hot water and wipe dry between slices).

    20 min

  5. 5.

    Tart (without ganache) can be made 1 week ahead. Once solid, wrap in plastic; keep frozen.