Tis the season to start baking.... oh yes, it is the season of goodies, treats, and memorable favorites. This dessert is bound to be a very good memorable treat. It is easy to put together, can be made in advance, easy on the budget, and most of all, full of Christmas cheer.
Ingredients:
- Favorite Brownie recipe, cooked in a 9x13 pan or a bread pan (for this, I used the Nestle Cocoa recipe without the nuts)
- 2-3 cups peppermint bark ice cream, slightly softened (used Blue Bell on sale.... yum!)
- 3-4 cups cool whip or whipped icing
- Brownie crumbs or crushed peppermint for sprinkling
- Prepare Brownies according to package directions/recipe. Before cooking, spray the pan with baking spray. After the brownies are finished, take out of the pan after 10 minutes and let cool completely.
- Let the ice cream sit out for about 10 minutes (depending on how frozen it is) in order to get soft enough to spread.
- Use a long knife to cut down the middle of the brownies in order to create to separate pieces (top and bottom).
- Place the bottom of the brownies on a serving plate or a cookie sheet and spread ice cream on top. Place the top of the brownie on the ice cream and sit in the freezer for 1-2 hours.
- Spread cool whip or whipped icing around the brownie cake, sprinkle with brownie crumbs or crushed peppermint. Place in the freezer for two hours or over night.
- Before serving, let sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.
This is absolutely the most delicious cake for the holidays. The peppermint bark ice cream mixes so well with the chocolate of the brownie and it is sure to be a hit at the holiday gathering. The brownies could even be made the day before or the whole dessert could be made the day before. Merry Christmas!!
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