Scottish Mint Delight Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy and refreshing no-bake Scottish Mint Delight! This layered ice cream dessert is perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion when you crave a cool, minty treat. The recipe features a simple wafer crust, rich chocolate ice cream, and a creamy, vibrant mint ice cream layer infused with crème de menthe. Customize it with your favorite ice cream flavors and toppings for a truly personalized dessert experience. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this simple yet elegant frozen delight!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 210 mins
Calories 346.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Scottish Mint Delight 22

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Scottish Mint Delight

  • Chocolate Wafers
  • Butter
  • 2 cups softened chocolate ice cream
  • 2 cups softened mint chocolate chip ice cream
  • 2 tablespoons crème de menthe
  • A few drops green food coloring (to taste)
  • Chocolate Wafer
  • Chocolate Cream Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
  • Mint Chocolate Chips

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Scottish Mint Delight? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Scottish Mint Delight

  1. Combine 1 ½ cups of finely crushed chocolate wafers with ¼ cup melted unsalted butter. Mix well.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x11 inch baking pan.
  3. Spread 2 cups of softened chocolate ice cream evenly over the crust. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  4. In a blender, combine 2 cups of softened mint chocolate chip ice cream, 2 tablespoons crème de menthe, and a few drops of green food coloring (start with 2-3 drops and add more to reach your desired shade). Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spread the blended mint ice cream mixture over the frozen chocolate ice cream layer.
  6. (Optional) Sprinkle with ½ cup crushed chocolate wafers, crushed Oreos, or mint chocolate chips.
  7. Return the pan to the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until completely firm.
  8. Let the dessert sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
  9. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

59g

Carbs

12g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)