A couple of weeks ago I was in charge of a dinner for the young men/ young women in our ward. We also invited some senior couples in the ward for the youth to get to know. So we were planning on about a hundred people attending. (Yes, I was kind of a basketcase that week.)
We had Cafe Rio Pork Burritos for dinner, because I knew that they are a huge crowd pleaser. I wanted a dessert that was easy to prepare for a large crowd, but that went beyond the brownies with ice cream that is typically served. I had several packages of Oreos left over from a previous activity, so I decided to use them in something. My Mint Oreo Ice Cream Pie came to mind, but I didn't want to have to make 10 pies. (Who has that many pie pans?)
I came up with this Frozen Oreo Dessert, and let me tell you, it was a HUGE hit. I had so many people request the recipe that I decided I'd better share it here. It is embarrassingly easy. But it really is amazingly yummy! Since I was feeding a large crowd, I actually doubled the recipe and made it in large jelly roll pans. It worked great!
I actually made two varieties, Cookies & Cream (which is pictured here), and Chocolate Chip Mint. The mint was more popular, which is why this one was leftover and I was able to get a photo of it the next day. Both are delicious! And who doesn't love ice cream and Oreos?!
Frozen Oreo Dessert
Crust:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package of Oreos, finely crushed (I used my food processor)
1/2 gallon of ice cream (Cookies & Cream & Chocolate Chip Mint are yummy)
Hot fudge sauce
Combine melted butter and Oreo crumbs till well mixed. Press just over half of the crumbs into a 9×13" pan. Place in the freezer. Take ice cream out of the freezer and let soften. I stirred mine up about every 15 minutes till it was spreadable. Spread softened ice cream on top of frozen crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Cover and freeze for several hours or till firm.
Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and drizzle with hot fudge sauce.
-Serves 16-20
Linking up with: Lil' Luna, Mom on Timeout, 52 Mantels, The Shabby Nest, 504 Main, Design, Dining, and Diapers, Tatertots & Jello, Six Sisters' Stuff, So You Think You're Crafty, Positively Splendid,
You just made my day. It's supposed to be 75 today for the first time all year and I've just decided that it is time to make a frozen dessert. This will be first on my list!
So glad to hear it Traci! And hooray for warm weather! We won't get quite that warm here, but at least we can shed the winter coats.
The thought of preparing that much food for that Manu people is making my eye twitch. This looks great! Pinned.
Oh believe me, I had more than eye twitching going on.
That is a great idea for feeding a crowd! I never would have thought of it. Looks so delicious!
Hi Kara, My name is Deb Sklar. I am a chocoholic. This looks GREAT!!!!!! I am definitely going to try it. Any other chocolate recipes you have, I would greatly appreciate if you could email them to me. Thanks in advance.
Deb, I've posted over 50 recipes featuring chocolate. I'm a chocoholic as well! Here's the link to my recipe index so you can choose the ones you like. Have fun baking!
http://www.creationsbykara.com/recipe-index
Yum! I'm hosting a game night for International Table Top day, this might have to be the dessert!
I just called my husband at the gym to make sure he stops and picks up some oreos and ice cream on his way home. This looks sooo good! Thanks for linking it up!
-Missy @ So You Think You're Crafty
yum! This reminds me of a dessert chilli's had when I was in high school..it was so good!
I saw your AWESOME dessert at Six Sisters' Stuff!! WOW, what a show stopper!! Pinned
Thanks so much for sharing!
I'm co-hosting the Sweet & Savoury Sunday link party today and would LOVE to have you come to ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com and share with our other party-goers and readers! You're welcome to bring a couple other favorite recipes too if you'd like.
Hope to see you there, Kara!
My hubby would go crazy for this dessert! Pinned and featuring tonight! Thanks so much for partying at Mom On Timeout!
YUMM! I wish I had some right now
Pinning!
Thanks so much Emily! BTW, I discovered your website a couple months ago, and I just love it!!