Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes – layers of chocolate cake, mint chocolate chip ice cream, whipped topping and mini chocolate chips.
It’s been awhile since I shared a dessert with you, the marshmallow brownie bites for Valentine’s Day might have been the most recent. I think it’s time for another easy dessert idea, right?
As you can see, we love dessert in our household. I try
to limit how often we bake, but it’s hard to when we come up with fun
ideas like ice cream cupcakes. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we decided to make mint chocolate chip ice cream cupcakes. Mint chocolate chip ice cream is my son’s favorite, so he was pretty excited. My husband on the other hand doesn’t like mint chocolate chip ice cream, so naturally he had a Reese’s ice cream cupcake. If you’ve been a reader long enough you probably know how much my husband LOVES Reese’s. Actually anything with peanut butter and chocolate together, like the Peanut Butter & Chocolate Caramel Corn and Peanut Butter Blossoms we made.
This was one of those ideas I quickly thought of but had no idea if it would work. I didn’t know how much batter to put in the cupcake pan, if the ice cream would slide right off, or if it would turn out to be a complete fail. I’ve had a few of those lately. Hmm, that might make an interesting blog post. :)
To make your own you will need your favorite cake mix, ice cream, and cupcake liners, frosting and chocolate chips optional.
I found using one tablespoon of batter worked the best. If you like more cake than ice cream, increase the batter by a teaspoon. Bake for about 10-12 mins, depending on your oven settings. Once the cupcakes have cooled, press softened ice cream on top and freeze until completely hardened. They are fairly easy to make, but I do suggest you serve them immediately as the ice cream melts quickly.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes
Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream
- Whipped topping or frosting
- ¼ cup Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake mix according to package directions. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Pour one tablespoon of prepared cake batter into each muffin tin; bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Spread ice cream on top of each cupcake. Place in freezer for 3-4 ours to set.
- Use a piping bag to pipe whipped topping (I used Cool Whip) or frosting on top of cupcakes.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips.
Have you made ice cream cupcakes before? What ice cream flavor did you use? These might make an appearance at our next birthday party. It would make handing out cake and ice cream so much easier.
Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be back soon with another St. Patrick’s Day idea.
More ice cream cupcakes recipes:
Reese’s Ice Cream Cupcakes
These look so delicious! Definitely going to be making these delicious ice cream cupcakes!! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for linking up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We would love to have you back!! -The Sisters
Hi Crystal!
So apparently I go there late, but oh my word, these look DELICIOUS!!! If you’re interested, I’d love to have you link up at my link party called Sharing Time: https://www.raisingmemories.com/search/label/sharing%20time
I’m off to explore the rest of your blog now ;)
~Heather
Ice cream + cupcakes?! Oh yum. So hungry now! :) Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy! XO
Wow!!!!!! Your newest follower!!!
I would love it if you could share this on my link party – Serenity Saturday
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Natasha xxx
These look really easy and combine 2 of my little boys favourite things, baking cakes and ice cream. Love this, thanx for sharing.
YUMMM! That is lovely. You take great photos as well :)
Love for you to share it at my Linky Party :) –
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we love frozen cake around here, and what could be better? frozen cake WITH ice cream! I may never try these, but they sure caught my eye!
thanks so much for sharing at catch as catch can!
gail
Oh my goodness. I’m pretty sure you cannot possibly go wrong with these. My hubby would love the mint chip flavor.
Thank joyous for sharing this on Handmade Tuesdays. I am with your hubby…..peanut butter and chocolate all the way. Hence, my pin board devoted to that combo :)
So awesome! These look amazing!
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So pretty Crystal! Almost looks to good to eat, almost. I hope your St. Pat’s weekend is great!
so cute! and they sound tasty. I am with your hubby I love reeses, I have a half pound peanut butter cup sitting in my fridge, still no idea what to do with it.
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YUMMY yummy in my tummy!! Seriously these look soo good!:) Thanks for sharing! New follower!
wow what great idea i can do for my grandson birthday party. tq for sharing.
yum! can’t wait to try these.
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