Mint-Oreo Ice Cream Parfaits with Caramel Sauce
This Mint-Oreo Ice Cream Parfait is a refreshing, indulgent dessert layering mint chocolate chip ice cream, Oreo crumbs, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream your favorite brand or homemade
- Oreo Cookies crushed into coarse crumbs
- Whipped Cream freshly whipped or store-bought
- Caramel Sauce high-quality or homemade
- Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish
Instructions
Make Mint-Oreo Ice Cream Parfaits with Caramel Sauce: A Simple Method
- Start by crushing the Oreo cookies into coarse crumbs. Whip your cream to soft peaks if making fresh. Warm caramel sauce gently if too thick.
- Spoon a layer of crushed Oreos into the bottom of each parfait glass to form a crunchy base.
- Use an ice cream scoop to add a generous layer of mint chocolate chip ice cream over the cookie crumbs.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the ice cream layer, allowing it to seep slightly into the ice cream.
- Repeat the layers of Oreo crumbs, ice cream, and caramel drizzle until the glass is nearly full, leaving room at the top for whipped cream.
- Finish with a generous swirl of whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately for best texture, or refrigerate for up to an hour to let flavors meld. Avoid longer chilling to maintain layers.
Equipment
- Parfait Glasses or Clear Cups
- Bowl and Spoon
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Small Saucepan
Notes
- If ice cream is too hard to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before assembling.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve better peaks.
- Warm caramel sauce gently with a splash of milk if too thick for easy drizzling.
- Press Oreo crumbs gently into the glass to create a stable base and prevent sinking.
- Assemble parfaits ahead but add whipped cream just before serving to keep it fluffy.