Peppermint Ice Cream Pie
Experience the joy of winter with every creamy, minty bite of this Peppermint Ice Cream Pie. Nestled in a crunchy chocolate crust and topped with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate sauce, this delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings or summer barbecues. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 quart peppermint ice cream, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chocolate sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed cookies with melted butter until combined. Press into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Spread softened peppermint ice cream evenly over the cooled crust using a spatula.
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Top the ice cream layer with the whipped topping. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed candies or nuts into the ice cream layer. Substitute peppermint ice cream with vanilla or chocolate if preferred.