pumpkin-ice cream pie

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29 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Oct 9, 2013

It's nice to sometimes have a change from the regular pumpkin pie or have one of each. If you have the freezer space--definitely try this recipe. Recipe is from Christmas with Southern Living Cookbook 1997. Freezing time, is not included in prep time.

prep time 50 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - freezing time, is not included in prep time.
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1 - baked 9 inch pastry shell (pie crust)
  • 1 can (16 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, divided
  • - caramelized almonds
  • CARAMELIZED ALMONDS
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

How To Make pumpkin-ice cream pie

  • Step 1
    Spread softened ice cream in bottom of pastry shell; freeze, until firm.
  • Step 2
    Combine pumpkin and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Beat 1 cup whipping cream, until soft peaks form; fold into pumpkin mixture. Spread pumpkin mixture over ice cream layer; cover & freeze, until firm.
  • Step 3
    Beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream, until soft peaks form; spoon or pipe around edge of pie. Sprinkle with Caramelized Almonds (recipe below). Serve immediately. Makes one 9 inch pie; about 8 servings.
  • Step 4
    CARAMELIZED ALMONDS Combine the sugar and almonds, in a large skillet; cook, over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and almonds are lightly browned. Spread almond mixture in a thin layer on a buttered baking sheet; cool. Break into small pieces. Makes 1 cup.

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