Peppermint Ice Cream Pie
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Peppermint Ice Cream Pie, a refreshing dessert that combines creamy peppermint ice cream with a rich chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or festive occasions, this easy-to-make treat will impress your guests and evoke warm memories with every slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 quart peppermint ice cream, softened
- 2 cups whipped topping
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
- 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes until set; cool completely.
- Scoop softened peppermint ice cream into the crust and smooth out evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Spread whipped topping over the frozen pie, then drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies for the crust. Customize with different ice cream flavors or additional toppings like sprinkles or nuts. Store leftovers in the freezer covered tightly for up to two weeks.