This dessert has been in the family for years and we have enjoyed it on many a family gathering nights. My friend made it as well for a Book Club years ago but she "adultified" and "beautified" it so I have used her version many times as well. Not a lot of work, but the freezing between layers needs some time. Make it a day before, or make the faster version for an equally yummy, just not quite as fancy version. Great for summer BBQ's but also a fun dessert for December using pink peppermint ice cream and adding chopped up candy canes to the top! The most memorable time I served it was when we had the local LDS missionaries over for dinner and when I got the dessert out, one of the Elders said, "Oh, your kidding! We had this all the time at home and I haven't had it for 15 months." He needed a little TLC that night, so I was glad I could provide it in the way of dessert!
Bottom Layer:
2 cups (about 2 rows in the package) finely crushed Oreos mixed with 6 Tbsp. melted butter, (can do this step in the food processor really fast) pressed firmly in bottom of 9x13 pan.
2nd Layer:
1/2 gallon peppermint, green mint, vanilla, or other ice cream or frozen yogurt, softened enough to spread on Oreo layer. Freeze.
3rd Layer:
12 oz. Cool Whip spread of top of ice cream layer. Freeze.
4th Layer:
Drizzle chocolate sauce to form a thin layer of chocolate on Cool Whip. Freeze.
5th Layer:
Sprinkle crushed Oreos (chunks) on top of chocolate layer. Freeze.
Keep in freezer, removing about 10-15 minutes before serving to soften.
Bottom Layer:
2 cups finely crushed Oreos mixed with 6 Tbsp. melted butter, pressed firmly in bottom of 9x13 pan.
2nd Layer:
1/2 gallon ice cream mixed with 12 oz. Cool Whip gently folded. Fold in crushed Oreo chunks and spread over Oreo layer. Sprinkle top with more Oreo chunks and freeze until ready to serve.
Note: The trick is to get the ice cream and the Cool Whip at the right softness to spread. I generally find that on a hot summer day, right when I get home from the grocery store and unpack everything, they are generally softened enough, but NOT melted and it is when they are ready to go!
