Now that Valentine’s Day has passed its time to start focusing on St. Patrick’s Day crafts and recipes. Last year right before St. Patrick’s Day I shared mint chocolate chip ice cream cupcakes and this year I put a new spin on them by creating mint brownie ice cream push up pops! I love mint brownie ice cream and this recipe is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party.
Speaking of ice cream cupcakes, with the help of a few good friends I have a fun new series starting this month where I will share a new ice cream cupcake recipe once a month for the next year, so that it will end on the anniversary of when my first recipe was published.You’re probably thinking “umm how many times can you switch out the ice cream?” but rest assure there will be some fun new creative ways to make ice cream cupcakes for every holiday/season/celebration imaginable! A few of my favorite bloggers have given me some ideas for this series that I think you’re going to like! Ice cream cupcakes are perfect for parties and they’re so easy to make that I hope you enjoy this series as much I’m looking forward to it, especially for what I have in store for you at the end of it. :)
Now back to the St. Patrick’s Day Push-Up Pops…
Push-up pops have been all the rage for a couple of years now so I’ve been wanting to make them for awhile. A few weeks ago I came across a Wilton pack of push up pop containers at Michaels and I knew it was time to finally make some. They also had a Wilton pan that creates mini cakes shaped small enough for the push up pop containers but I didn’t pick that up. So here’s what I did..I baked a sheet layer of brownies then used the container to cut out circles that were a perfect fit!
My baking pan collection is getting out of hand but I may just have to add the push up pop one soon for a post I’m working on for next month. More deets on that soon. ;)
Mint Brownie Ice Cream Push Up Pops
Ingredients
- Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- Mint Brownie Ice Cream
- Whipped Cream optional
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix water, oil, and egg together; add brownie mix. Stir until well blended.
- Bake brownies for 26-28 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool completely.
- >>>To assemble ice cream brownie push up pops:
- Cut brownie bites small enough to fit into the container (tip: use the top of the container to cut perfectly sized brownie bites).
- Add one brownie bite then spoon in ice cream layer. Repeat with another layer of brownie bite and ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.
- Enjoy!
I *love* mint ice cream so these are just my style! Pinned into my St Patrick’s Day board. And I’ve been meaning to get over to Michaels to get some of the push pops…they are just so much fun, aren’t they!?
Oh wow, I wish I could reach through my computer and grab one! Mint and chocolate is a favorite in my house so my girls would flip for this!
those look so good!!
Hubby’s birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day and he loves chocolate mint. These may just make a debut at our house on March 17. Our nephews will be in town and I think they would love them. Thanks for sharing.
i love mint! these looooook so good! hopefully you let your daughter have one!!!
kimbowest » You’re hilarious! She eventually had one..of course after I took at least a couple hundred pictures. :)
Beautifully done! What a great way to kick of St. Patty’s day!
So yummy!! Can’t wait for the ice cupcake series
Oh, Crystal, these look amazing! I found you through The Inspiration Board at Carolyn’s Homework and would like to invite you to link up to my party, Project Inspire{d} ~ I hope to see you there!
http://cupcakesandcrinoline.com/2013/02/project-inspired-week-2/
Mary Beth
I love how super cute these are. And my kids favorite ice cream flavor too!!
Push Pops!!! Love these! How fun for St. Patrick’s day!
I don’t really go for mint ice cream, but my BF likes it. I think I might whip these up for St. Pat’s and surprise him with dessert. :)
I’m a long time lurker of your blog but this inspired the heck out of me today! I didn’t make it in the push pops yet (still need to figure out how to make a not-fudgy brownie) and I used my new favorite flavor of ice cream that I found at the store today. It’s a-may-zing.
Thanks for being a blogger, even though I don’t have a lot of time to craft/cook I love being inspired by bloggers like you when I do have time!
These look absolutely fabulous. What a really fun idea! Jodi @ http://www.meaningfulmama.com
Saw your post on Ginger Snap Crafts today! This is very clever and the presentation is really nice! I wish I could them soon!
Oh, Yum! These look so delicious, and festive. I love holiday foods. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
oh wow these are both SO freaking cool. Love these ideas. I definitely need to check out the ice cream cupcake adventure.
Your pictures are amazing, & those really look so yummy! :)
You had me at “mint brownie”! These look divine!
I love mint and chocolate! They look beautiful in the push pop containers too! What a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Mackenzie :)
Thank you for sharing, this looks so fun and yummy. I featured you over at http://www.memoriesbythemile.com/
Have a great weekend and see you next week.
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Oh my YUM! They look so good!
Liz
I wish every push-up pop at the store was as delicious as this one looks!
Love these! I also love the idea of using the moss to cover the block… you are so smart! Hope you have been doing well!
Take care,
Trish
These are SO pretty. I’d devour them all. I can’t wait to see next months!
I love these! They look too pretty to eat… almost. ;)
I need to find these containers… and I was just at Michaels yesterday!
WOW!! These look amazing!!
OH MY!!! These are too cute! I just got a big push pop holder. What an inspiration! Had to pin:)
YUM! These look amazing!
Anne @ circusberry.wordpress.com
These look amazing Crystal! I bought some of those push pop containers over a year ago and still haven’t used them. I will definitely have to pull them out for this!! Thanks so much for coming out to the party at Clean and Scentsible. I will be featuring these on Sunday. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
jenn xo
Jenn » Thank you so much, Jenn! I’m looking forward to checking it out. Have a great weekend! :)
These sound so yummy, and it’s the perfect time of year to make some! Pinned ’em :)
<3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
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YUM! And this just gave me the best idea for my new push up pops! We have a favorite birthday cake that is similar to this idea! And my hubbies birthday is coming up soon!
These are SO super cute. I love push pops!
I am a BIG fan of mint and chocolate. I must try these! They look delicious. Stopping by via the Craft-O-Maniac Monday Link Up!
Those look absolutely amazing. I want one right now! :)
How cute are these? Plus they look super yummy too! I would love for you to link up to my party this week.
http://www.bloominghomestead.com/2013/02/crafty-tuesday-22513.html
-Marie
Those look delicious and SO pretty! I’m a huge push pop fan … I love all the great things you can do with them. Thanks for linking up at Project Inspire{d}, Crystal!
I found you from sugar bee crafts and I am so making these. Im a sucker for mint anything. I pined on pinterest and became a follower. Thank you for the recipe. from kikiscraftkorner.blogspot.com
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com – you were featured today!
–Mandy, Sugar Bee Crafts
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts » Yay! Thanks, Mandy! On my way to check it out. :)
Too cute! I think I will have to eat this all year long :)
Wow! My husband and son have an obsession for anything mint chocolate chip! I can’t wait to surprise them!
These sounds awesome :) I have got to get some push pops!
Thank you so much for coming by the party, hope to see you again tonight!
I have seen these featured all over the place! I had to stop by and see this all for myself. I’m so excited about this recipe!!
What did you use as the stand they are in?
Jen » Hi Jen, I used a styrofoam piece covered with moss. I simply hot glued the moss on and pressed the push pops inside. :)