Peppermint Ice Cream Clouds

by bajablue in Cooking > Dessert

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Peppermint Ice Cream Clouds

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This easy Dessert Salad is light, refreshing and addictive.  If you think you don't like marshmallows, this treat promises change your mind.  It's yummycious served chilled or frozen in Cone cups. 

 Ingredients:
  •  5 cups Mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream- (Not cool whip or anything pre-sweetened)
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips- plus 1/4 cup for Garnish
  • 1/3 cup Peppermint candy- crushed
  • 1/4 cup ground Almonds, pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup cake or cookie crumbs- for topping- optional
Whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed Peppermint Candy and ground Almonds. 

Small amounts at a time, fold the marshmallow in. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3-4 hours or overnight.

To Serve:
  • Spoon the clouds into an Ice cream cone, dip in cake crumbs and freeze for an hour or longer... ~or~
  • Spoon the chilled clouds into a dish and sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips.
This amazingly simple, not-too-sweet Dessert will become a family favorite!