Today's recipe was a reminder that I really need to make more ice cream pies. Really, is there anything better? Maybe cookies are better in the fall, but on hot days an ice cream sundae pie like this one has everything going for it.
I'm not sure where this recipe originated, but it was in a pile of stuff given to me by my grandmother so I'm assuming it's fairly old. The pie is pretty basic, seeing as how the filling is just plain vanilla ice cream. However, the Oreo crumbs and the rich (but not overly sweet) chocolate sauce make the whole so much better than the sum of its parts Then again, that's the way it is with all sundaes I suppose.
Ice Cream Sundae Pie Updates
I updated the recipe by putting into recipe card form. Also, rather than just putting ice cream in a crust and cutting, the instructions now say to put whipped topping (which freezes softer than homemade whipped topping) on top, then freeze. New photos to come!
Recipe
Ice Cream Sundae Pie
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs from about 20 Oreos
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Chocolate Sauce
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 oz evaporated milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
Ice Cream Filling and Toppings
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 3 cups whipped topping
- 1-2 tablespoons Optional: sprinkles chopped nuts, maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Crust: Combine Oreo crumbs and butter; press into and up the sides of a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Freeze until firm.
- Chocolate Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat. Stir in sugar gradually. Add evaporated milk in three additions, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Let cool completely in the refrigerator. It should thicken but stay pourable.
- Assemble Pie: Soften the ice cream slightly and spoon into the frozen crust. Smooth the top. Freeze until firm (about 1 hour).
- Spread half of the cooled fudge sauce evenly over the top of the ice cream layer. Freeze again until set (30-45 minutes).
- Spread whipped topping over the fudge layer to create a creamy "frosting" that seals everything together. Decorate with whipped topping by piping swirls or dollops. Alternatively, you can just cover with plastic wrap and put the whipped cream on each slice after cutting.
- Return to freezer and freeze until very firm, at least 2-3 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, let stand at room temperature or in the refrigerator briefly to soften. Cut with a sharp knife dipped in hot water. Garnish each slice with sprinkles, nuts, and cherries. Pass the remaining fudge sauce at the table (or you can put it over the pie before slicing).
Mackenzie@The Caramel Cookie says
This would be perfect for summer get together. Thanks!
The Cotton Floozy says
THIS is what I need to get me through The Summer of Agonizing Hot Flashes '11. Thanks for the great recipe and the ice cream pie solution!
holly says
Perfection in a pie!!!:) Looks delish!
Upstate NY Native says
PERFECT TIMING - we are going to a party on Saturday. They don't like cookies and cakes but LOVE ice cream. Guess what I'm bringing!! Thanks Anna
andi winslow says
Looks wonderful. I have never made a ice cream pie will have to add this to my to do list. I posted another donut recipe and wondered if you have made any donuts? Andi
http://thewednesdaybaker.blogspot.com/2011/06/old-fashioned-buttermilk-cake-doughnuts.html
michele says
I like the simplicity of an ice cream cake.
natalie (the sweets life) says
People NEVER complain about ice cream pie desserts! This one looks great!
Lisa Ernst says
Does this ever look refreshing and delicious on these 90 degree plus days! Thanks for the reminder of a perfect summer treat.
d.liff @ yelleBELLYboo says
YUM! My grandmother made her famous ice cream pie last Thursday it was so good! Instead of oreo bottom she makes a flat fudgy brownie bottom. It's the best! She tops it with her famous hot fudge: http://yellebellyboo.blogspot.com/2011/06/nanny-paulas-hot-fudge.html You HAVE to try it!
Sue says
With the weather you've been having a no bake dessert option must be especially welcome!
bakingblonde says
Who doesn't love a good Icecream pie!? I am also a huge lover of the icecream cake! MMMMM icecream!
Gloria says
My favorite dessert to make in the summer is ice cream pie. I've never made sauce for it so now I will try. I love the golden oreos Katrina mentions so maybe that is the crust I'll use next time. Thanks for the reminder so I can become addicted to them again! Most of the time I combine two icecream flavors..Chocolate on the bottom and something with fruit or caramel on the top.
Katrina says
Mmm, I agree about ice cream especially in the summer. I have a similar one made in a 9x13 pan, Oreo crust, ice cream layer, hot fudge (but not hot) layer, whipped cream (or Cool Whip) layer, crumbs sprinkled on top. I love that you can use any ice cream you want and I've even made it with the vanilla Oreos so it has no chocolate (for my mom). Good! We're having company at the end of the week--I think I just figured out what to make. Making a couple different ones in pie for instead of all one flavor would be fun, too. Glad you're back! 😉