easy peppermint ice cream pie
Just a quick pie I threw together in an attempt to recreate a "cake" served at the holidays by our local sports bar. One of my daughter's FAVORITES!! Since we have a number of December birthdays including hers, she insists I make this every year! "Cook" time is freezer time (although just suggested, I made mine and froze overnight). **This really CAN be modified with your favorite flavor ice cream and garnished accordingly to suit the Holiday or event. ;) Egg Nog ice cream with crushed snickerdoodles, pumpkin ice cream at Thanksgiving with candied pecans and light caramel garnish, a nice peach or berry ice cream in spring or summer with fresh berries and drizzled white chocolate or caramel. Combinations are endless.....
prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
makes 2 pies
Ingredients
- 2 large graham cracker pie crust, ready made (i do 1 regular and 1 chocolate, a keebler and an oreo)
- 1 3/4 quarts dreyer's grand limited edition peppermint ice cream, softened (1 container)
- 16 ounces cool whip topping
- - candy cane roca, chocolate sauce, etc (garnish as desired)
How To Make easy peppermint ice cream pie
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Step 1Soften ice cream on counter until "workable" (soft enough to stir in Cool Whip but not too liquid).
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Step 2Mix in full tub of Cool Whip- do not over blend as Cool Whip will become runny.
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Step 3Scoop half of mixture into each of 2 pie crusts.
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Step 4Smooth evenly in crust.
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Step 5Cover with lid, if available, or wrap.
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Step 6Place in freezer for at least 2 hours. (Could be less, I don't know as I always do ahead and leave them overnight).
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Step 7Prior to serving, remove cover and smooth any voids (a slightly warm spoon run under warm water works well).
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Step 8Garnish with crushed candy cane or starlight mints, chocolate curls, peppermint bark, chocolate sauce, or crushed Candy Cane Roca - my favorite.
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Step 9Enjoy! :)
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Category:
Pies
Category:
Ice Cream & Ices
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Ingredient:
Dairy
Culture:
American
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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