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Easy Three Ingredient Peppermint Ice Cream Bars

These frozen treats are the perfect simple dessert for your next holiday party.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026
Easy Three Ingredient Peppermint Ice Cream Bars
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
4 hours 15 minutes
Serves
9

When you need a quick dessert that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen, these peppermint ice cream bars are the answer. They use store bought ice cream sandwiches as a base, so you skip all the difficult baking steps while still getting that lovely layered look.

My best tip is to work quickly so the ice cream stays frozen. If the sandwiches start to melt while you are arranging them, just pop the pan in the freezer for ten minutes before adding the next layer.

Ingredients

  • 12 ice cream sandwiches
  • 1 pint peppermint ice cream, softened slightly
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. 1

    Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper so it hangs over the sides.

  2. 2

    Place half of the ice cream sandwiches in a single layer at the bottom of the pan, cutting them if needed to make them fit snugly.

  3. 3

    Spread the softened peppermint ice cream evenly over the top of the sandwich layer.

  4. 4

    Place the remaining ice cream sandwiches on top of the ice cream layer to form the top, then sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over everything.

  5. 5

    Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least four hours until the bars are firm.

  6. 6

    Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper handles and slice them into squares before serving.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week. If you want a bit more flair, you can drizzle some melted chocolate over the top before you serve them.

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