Chocolate Grasshopper Ice Cream Tart
Old Town Spice Shop
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Category
dessert
This Chocolate Grasshopper Ice Cream Tart is a decadent masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, textures, and coolness that will leave you craving more. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat anytime, this tart is a must-try for chocolate and mint lovers alike.
Ingredients
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3 Tbsp. Royal Mahogany cocoa powder
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2 Tbsp. malted milk powder, divided (optional)
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14.3 - oz. package of Oreos, divided
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3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
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2 pints green mint chip ice cream
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15 Andes crème de menthe thins
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4 ounces of bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
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pinch of kosher salt
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½ cup heavy cream
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A 9-inch springform pan
Special equipment:
Directions
Pulse cocoa, 1 Tbsp. malted milk powder (if using), and two thirds of the Oreos in a food processor until coarsely ground with no large pieces remaining. With motor running, gradually add butter: process, scraping sides once, until mixture resembles wet sand (do not over process). Press mixture firmly into bottom and 1 ½” up sides of springform pan. Freeze until firm, 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel away sides of containers from ice cream. Cut ice cream into 2” pieces and place in medium bowl. Let sit until slightly softened, about 5 minutes, then stir with a wooden spoon or large rubber spatula until the consistency of thick cake batter. Break remaining Oreos into large pieces; fold into ice cream along with mints.
Scrape ice cream into crust; smooth top. Freeze until hard, at least 1 day.
Just before serving, place chocolate, corn syrup, salt and remaining 1 Tbsp. malted milk powder (if using) in a medium bow. Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan; pour over chocolate. Let sit until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over tart and spread to edges. Freeze until ganache is firm to the tough, 10-15 minutes. To serve: Cut tart into wedges with a hot dry knife (run knife under hot water and wipe dry between slices).
Tart without ganache can be made 1 week ahead. Once solid, wrap in plastic and keep frozen.