๐Ÿฅ„ Homestyle recipes, tested & loved
๐Ÿฅ˜Recipes by Nani
Dessert

Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Bars

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

By Recipes By Naniยท ๐ŸŒ Americanยท July 27, 2026
Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Bars
recipesbynani.com
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
4 hours
Total
4 hours 10 minutes
Serves
6

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.

๐Ÿงบ Ingredients

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

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸณInstructions

  1. 1

    Line a square baking pan with parchment paper so the bars are easy to lift out later.

  2. 2

    Place six ice cream sandwiches in a single layer at the bottom of the pan and cut them to fit if needed.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until it holds stiff peaks.

  4. 4

    Gently fold half of the crushed peppermint candies into the whipped cream.

  5. 5

    Spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the layer of sandwiches.

  6. 6

    Top with the remaining ice cream sandwiches and sprinkle the rest of the peppermint candies over the top.

  7. 7

    Freeze the bars for at least four hours until they are firm before slicing them into individual squares to serve.

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

Made this recipe? Let us know how it went.

You might also like