August 27, 2024
Review RecipeIce Cream Pie
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Table of Contents
- Ice Cream Pie Ingredients
- Easy Oreo Ice Cream Pie Substitutions and Additions
- How to Make Ice Cream Pie
- How To Serve Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Pie
- How To Store Leftover Ice Cream Pie
- Why This Recipe For Ice Cream Pie Is the Best
- Ice Cream Pie Frequently Asked Questions
- More Ice Cream Recipes You’ll Love
- JUMP TO RECIPE
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Who can resist the allure of a homemade ice cream pie? With a buttery cookie crust and layers of your favorite ice cream flavors, this dessert is as fun to make as it is to eat. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, this pie promises to be the highlight of any meal. It’s a cool, creamy delight that will make every bite feel like a celebration.
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This version of ice cream pie is an Oreo lover’s dream dessert. With layers of cookies and cream ice cream, a crunchy Oreo base, and plenty of chocolate syrup, it’s a treat that makes everyone smile.
Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, want a fun alternative to a birthday cake, or want a simple no-bake dessert, this recipe for ice cream pie is an easy option.
Ice Cream Pie Ingredients
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Get ready to create magic with just a handful of yummy ingredients! Our Ice Cream Pie recipe is simple, yet the results are absolutely sensational.
You’ll Need:
- 34 Oreo cookies with filling (divided into 24 and 10 cookies)
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 (48 ounces or 1.4 liters) cookies and cream ice cream (your favorite brand)
- ½ cup chocolate sauce (+ more for optional drizzle)
- whipped topping (optional garnish)
Easy Oreo Ice Cream Pie Substitutions and Additions
Here are some easy suggestions to create your favorite combination with this delicious dessert.
Oreo Cookies: You can use any brand of chocolate sandwich cookie or buy a box of pre-made Oreo crumbs found in the baking aisle. You’ll use the cookie and the filling for this treat.
For a twist on the classic Oreo flavor, try using mint or peanut butter-filled sandwich cookies instead.
A chocolate or regular graham cracker pie crust will also work. You can buy pre-made from the store or make your own graham cracker crust.
Salted Butter: We like the flavor of real butter in an Oreo cookie crust, but you can substitute margarine if necessary.
Use can also try melted coconut oil as a substitute for salted butter.
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream: Swap out the cookies and cream ice cream for flavors like coffee ice cream, chocolate chip cookie dough, moose tracks, candy cane, rocky road, or butter pecan ice cream. Any of your favorite ice cream flavors will do!
Of course, it’s also okay to stick with classic chocolate ice cream or vanilla ice cream if you’d prefer.
You can also make homemade ice cream if you prefer. Try homemade cookies and cream, birthday cake, or cookie dough.
In the fall, use pumpkin ice cream to create your own pumpkin ice cream pie topped with shortbread cookies and caramel syrup.
Chocolate Sauce: Swap out traditional hot fudge for alternatives like caramel sauce, raspberry, or even peanut butter sauce.
Kick it up a notch with butterscotch sauce or salted caramel sauce.
Whipped Topping: You can replace or add to the whipped cream garnish by decorating the top of the pie with any of your favorite candies. You could also use Cool Whip if you’d like.
Try adding mini Reese’s cups to the center layer and top of the dessert to make a chocolate peanut butter ice cream pie.
Add crumbled Kit Kat, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, Skor pieces, M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, or sprinkles on top for a quick and festive decoration.
How to Make Ice Cream Pie
Let’s dive into creating our delicious ice cream pie with Oreo cookie crust! This recipe is a breeze to make and is sure to impress your friends and family with its irresistible chocolatey flavors.
STEP ONE: Place 24 Oreo cookies (including the cream filling) in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
PRO TIP: If you don’t have a food processor, you can place the cookies in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin, or pound them gently with the smooth side of a meat mallet.
STEP TWO: Melt the butter gently in the microwave. Don’t overheat! Mix with the crushed cookies until all the crumbs are wet.
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STEP THREE: Pour the buttered crumbs into a nine-inch pie plate. Press the crumbs firmly down into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the dish.
Place the Oreo pie crust in the freezer to set while you prepare the ice cream pie filling.
STEP FOUR: Chop the ten remaining cookies into large chunks and set aside for now.
STEP FIVE: Take your container of ice cream out of the freezer and allow it to soften for about ten minutes on the counter.
STEP SIX: Remove your chocolate cookie crust from the freezer. Spread about three cups of the softened ice cream over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
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STEP SEVEN: To make the center cookie-filled layer, drizzle chocolate sauce over the smoothed ice cream, then sprinkle the chopped cookies over the chocolate sauce.
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STEP EIGHT: Add the remaining softened ice cream on top of the cookie layer and smooth the top with a spatula.
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STEP NINE: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and return the pie to the freezer. Freezer for at least four hours, or until the ice cream pie is completely frozen.
STEP TEN: When you’re ready to serve the pie, remove it from the freezer and allow it to sit for five to ten minutes at room temperature to make it easier to slice.
PRO TIP: Use a large, sharp knife to cut the pie. You can dip the knife in hot water and dry it with a clean towel before slicing each piece of pie. The hot knife will slide through the frozen pie more easily.
STEP ELEVEN: Garnish the outer edge of the pie with whipped topping. Slice the pie, then drizzle chocolate sauce over each individual piece of pie, if desired. Serve immediately.
PRO TIP: To make your whipped topping garnish, you can use a piping bag and a large star tip to make swirls.
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How To Serve Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Pie
This easy and delectable Ice Cream Pie with Oreo Crust is perfect for just about any occasion. Here are some ideas for how to serve this ultra yummy ice cream dessert.
Classic Chocolatey Ice Cream Pie: Serve each slice of pie on a dessert plate garnished with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a dollop of homemade whipped cream. You can use chocolate whipped cream for even more chocolatey decadence. The combination of creamy ice cream, crunchy Oreos, and gooey chocolate sauce is always a great idea!
Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Take your dessert presentation to the next level by setting up an ice cream sundae bar. Provide an array of toppings, such as hot fudge sauce, sprinkles, chopped nuts, and caramel sauce, and let your guests customize their ice cream pie slices however they’d like.
After a BBQ: This cookies and cream ice cream pie recipe is the perfect summer dessert. Serve on a hot day at a backyard picnic after BBQ’d favorites like beef kabobs, grilled corn on the cob, and grilled potatoes.
Birthday Celebration Dessert: Surprise the guest of honor with a homemade Oreo Ice Cream Pie instead of a traditional birthday cake. To round out the dessert table, serve with birthday cake lasagna and cookies and cream 2-bite cheesecakes.
Family Movie Night: For your next family movie night-in, make this easy ice cream pie recipe and surprise your kids with the perfect dessert. Make sure to squeeze on plenty of chocolate syrup for even more smiles all around!
How To Store Leftover Ice Cream Pie
After tasting this decadent Ice Cream Pie, you’ll want to make sure you know how to store the leftovers so you can enjoy them on another day.
MAKE AHEAD: You can easily prepare our recipe for Ice Cream Pie ahead of time to save yourself some stress on the day of serving.
Simply follow the recipe instructions up to the point of covering the pie with plastic wrap and placing it in the freezer. It can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the freezer until ready to serve.
IN THE FRIDGE: This pie shouldn’t be stored in the fridge, as the ice cream will melt!
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze your leftover creamy Oreo pie for up to a week. Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place the entire pie in an airtight container before freezing.
When ready to enjoy, remove the pie from the freezer and let it thaw on the counter for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Why This Recipe For Ice Cream Pie Is the Best
Simple Yet Spectacular: While this recipe may look impressive, it’s incredibly easy to make. As good as any store-bought dessert, this straightforward recipe will impress your guests!
Customizable Creativity: One of the best parts of this recipe is its endless potential for customization. From experimenting with different ice cream flavors to adding your favorite toppings and garnishes, the possibilities are endless.
Family Favorite: Our easy 5-ingredient Oreo Ice Cream Pie has a knack for bringing families together. Let the kids help prepare this fast and fun recipe and enjoy eating it over fun family conversation.
Ice Cream Pie Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! This recipe doesn’t require any baking, making it a perfect no-bake dessert option for hot summer days or when you’re short on time.
Definitely! Feel free to get creative with additional toppings such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or caramel sauce for added flavor and texture.
It’s best to let the ice cream pie set in the freezer for at least four hours. Since all freezers are slightly different, we recommend you give your pie lots of extra time to solidify so that the ice cream is completely frozen.
Of course! You can make individual servings by using small pie dishes or even muffin tins for mini pies. Just divide up the ingredients accordingly.
You can make this ice cream pie up to a week in advance and store it in the freezer until you’re ready to serve. Technically, this recipe could last for a couple months in the freezer, but we recommend eating it within a week for the best taste and texture.
Certainly! While Oreo cookies are classic for this recipe, you can get creative and use any other type of cookie that you prefer for the crust.
Our ice cream pie with an Oreo chocolate crust and rich and chocolatey Oreo crunch center is everything you love about ice cream cake served in pie form. The most decadent dessert, this Oreo ice cream pie recipe is perfect for birthday celebrations and summer BBQs. The cool and creamy texture of the pie will leave guests hoping there’s enough for seconds!
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Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 34 Oreo cookies with filling, any brand (divided into 24 and 10 cookies)
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted and cooled
- 48 ounces cookies and cream ice cream, your favorite brand (1.4 liters)
- ½ cup chocolate sauce, plus more for optional drizzle
- whipped topping, optional garnish
Instructions
- Crush 24 Oreo cookies using a food processor to pulse until fine crumbs form.
- Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined.
- Firmly press the buttered crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust. Place the crust in the freezer to set while you prepare the other layers.
- Roughly chop the remaining 10 cookies into smaller pieces.
- Soften the ice cream by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pie plate from the freezer and spread 3 cups of the softened ice cream over the crust. Smooth it out with a spatula or an offset spatula.
- Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the layer of ice cream and sprinkle the remaining chopped cookies over the chocolate sauce.
- Add the remaining softened ice cream over the cookie layer. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the pie plate with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until the ice cream is completely frozen.
- Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to slice.
- Garnish the outer edge of the pie with the whipped topping (I used a piping bag and decorator’s tip for my whipped topping garnish). Slice and drizzle with extra chocolate sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can place the cookies in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin, or pound them gently with the smooth side of a meat mallet.
- Use a large, sharp knife to cut the pie. You can dip the knife in hot water and dry it with a clean towel before slicing each piece of pie. The hot knife will slide through the frozen pie more easily.
- To make your whipped topping garnish, you can use a piping bag and a large star tip to make swirls.
Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can place the cookies in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin, or pound them gently with the smooth side of a meat mallet.
- Use a large, sharp knife to cut the pie. You can dip the knife in hot water and dry it with a clean towel before slicing each piece of pie. The hot knife will slide through the frozen pie more easily.
- To make your whipped topping garnish, you can use a piping bag and a large star tip to make swirls.
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