Ice Cream Pie

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Make an Ice Cream Pie in just 15 minutes with only three ingredients! Simply layer scoops of your two favorite ice cream flavors in a pre-made graham cracker crust for an instant hit dessert. Perfect for quick preparation.

Some other ice cream treats you’ll want to try next are this Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, Samoas Ice Cream Bars, or these Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Bars.

Caramel being poured on top of the Ice Cream Pie.

Ice Cream Pie

My mom’s famous Ice Cream Pie, a summer staple, always amazed guests who thought it took hours to make. (She’s also famous for this Orange Fluff Salad)

It’s more of a simple concept than a recipe: just choose a theme like chocolate, fruit, mint, or coffee, mix two compatible ice cream flavors, and use a pre-made graham cracker or cookie crust for an effortlessly delicious dessert.

Chocolate and caramel ice cream being scooped into the crust for this Ice Cream Pie recipe.

Ingredients

  • Graham Cracker Crust: Crunchy, sweet base. We love using a store bought for convenience but make your own here.
  • Salted Caramel Ice Cream: Creamy with a sweet-salty flavor.
  • Fudge Brownie Ice Cream: Rich chocolate with chewy brownies.
  • Optional Toppings: Whipped cream for lightness, shaved chocolate for extra chocolate flavor, and caramel sauce for sweetness and gooeyness.

Scoops of ice cream in the Ice Cream Pie.

How To Make Ice Cream Pie

  • Place a pre-made graham cracker crust as the base.
  • Soften salted caramel and fudge brownie ice cream slightly.
  • Alternately scoop both ice creams into the crust, forming layers.
  • Press down with the crust’s plastic lid to compact.
  • Freeze until firm.
  • Serve with optional toppings like whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and caramel sauce.

The dessert with the lid on top, ready to go in the freezer.

Ice Cream Pie Variations

  • Minty: Try this Grasshopper version with an Oreo® crust and mint ice cream filling!
  • Fruity: Use your two favorite sorbets or sherbets in a graham cracker crust.
  • Turtle pie: Fill up an Oreo crust with caramel ice cream. Drizzle fudge and caramel ice cream sauces over top and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  • Oreo pie: fill up an Oreo crust with cookies and cream ice cream. Garnish with whipped cream and additional crushed Oreos.
  • Coffee version: fill up an Oreo crust with coffee ice cream, drizzle with hot fudge sauce
  • Strawberry-cheesecake pie recipe: This is my favorite recipe!
  • Adding a cornflake crust: try this crust recipe!

Slice of the dessert on a plate.

QUICK TIP

To get clean slices, run your knife under hot water for a few seconds, wipe to dry, make 1 slice, and repeat.

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Ice Cream Pie

5 from 11 votes
Ice Cream Pie requires only THREE ingredients! Alternate scoops of your two favorite flavors of ice cream in a store-bought graham cracker crust for a dessert that will be a hit wherever it's served! With 15 minutes prep time (or less), this is the perfect dessert to make when in a time crunch.
Caramel being poured on top of the Ice Cream Pie.
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Ice Cream Pie

Caramel being poured on top of the Ice Cream Pie.
5 from 11 votes
Ice Cream Pie requires only THREE ingredients! Alternate scoops of your two favorite flavors of ice cream in a store-bought graham cracker crust for a dessert that will be a hit wherever it's served! With 15 minutes prep time (or less), this is the perfect dessert to make when in a time crunch.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword ice cream pie
Prep Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings
Chelsea Lords
Calories 627kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 36 ounces salted caramel ice cream (3/4ths of 1 full 48-ounce container)
  • 36 ounces fudge brownie ice cream (3/4ths of 1 full 48-ounce container)
  • Optional: whipped cream, shaved chocolate pieces, and/or caramel sauce

Instructions

  • Remove the packaging for the graham cracker crust. Set aside the plastic lid.
  • Allow the ice cream to sit out to become slightly softened.
  • Scoop one flavor into the graham cracker crust and then scoop the other flavor right next to the first scoop.
  • Scoop the ice cream, alternating flavors, in a circular motion all the way around the pie crust. Scoop the flavors in the center.
  • Repeat these steps for the second layer of the pie.
  • Press the plastic from the graham cracker crust onto the ice cream to compress the layers.
  • Place in the freezer to completely re-freeze and harden. (Try not to let the ice cream get too soft/melted or it could get icy once it is re-frozen).
  • Once the pie is hardened, cut into large slices and, if desired, top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and shaved chocolate. I use a vegetable peeler to shave the underneath of a chocolate bar right on top of the pies. Return any leftovers to the freezer.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 2mg

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24 Comments

  1. I have just died and gone into dessert heaven. This might just be the best idea I’ve ever seen. Gal, you’re a genius!
    p.s: your new layout is soooo pretty! xxx

  2. Just the title of this recipe has me drooling, Chelsea! This pie looks absolutely amazing! Especially with the caramel sauce…delish!

  3. 5 stars
    OMG this is genius! I can’t believe how easy this pie is! I bet it can also be done with other ice-cream flavors and different toppings as well. Thanks so much for sharing this Chelsea! Pinned! 🙂

  4. Ooh, that is so fun, getting to pick the theme! I like the way your mom does it – I need this in my life weekly (ok, daily would be nice, but probably not the best habit 🙂 )

  5. Holy cow, I’m dying over this pie! Ice cream is my kryptonite and in pie form makes this even better! Love how easy this is to make and with only 3 ingredients makes this even more irresistible!

  6. 5 stars
    I love this idea and I support your flavor combos! Salted caramel is making me super duper happy these days, and chocolate is always a must 😀

  7. 5 stars
    We make a very similar ice cream cake, but it has layers of two flavors. I love that this pie has alternating scoops of ice cream. So fun and delicious!

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