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ice cream pie

Recipe by
virginia duncan
decatur, AR

Summer time fun. This cool treat is great for a family gathering or to just eat. Found this in an old recipe book.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ice cream pie

  • 3
    egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • ice cream
  • fresh fruit

How To Make ice cream pie

  • 1
    Cover cookie sheet with heavy brown paper. Beat 3 egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar in 1 1/2 quart bowl until foamy.
  • 2
    Beat in 3/4 cup sugar. 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat.
  • 3
    Shape meringue on brown paper into 9-inch circle with back of spoon, building up sides.
  • 4
    Bake at 275 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven with door closed 1 hour. Finish cooling meringue at room temperature.
  • 5
    Fill baked meringue with ice cream and top with fresh berries or cut-up fruit.
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