Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Bars

Name: Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ice cream sandwiches; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

These quick ice cream bars are the perfect cooling treat for your next holiday party.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 27, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

4 hours

Total

4 hours 10 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a cool peppermint treat to finish off a busy day. These bars are a favorite in my house because they come together in just a few minutes using simple store bought shortcuts.

My best tip for getting clean slices is to let the bars sit on the counter for a minute before cutting them. It makes the job much easier and keeps everything looking beautiful for your guests.

🧺 Ingredients

12 ice cream sandwiches
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Line a square baking pan with parchment paper so the bars are easy to lift out later.
2
Place six ice cream sandwiches in a single layer at the bottom of the pan and cut them to fit if needed.
3
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until it holds stiff peaks.
4
Gently fold half of the crushed peppermint candies into the whipped cream.
5
Spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the layer of sandwiches.
6
Top with the remaining ice cream sandwiches and sprinkle the rest of the peppermint candies over the top.
7
Freeze the bars for at least four hours until they are firm before slicing them into individual squares to serve.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week. You can also drizzle the finished bars with melted dark chocolate for an extra special touch.

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