Make an Ice Cream Pie in just 15 minutes with only 3 ingredients! Layer scoops of your two favorite ice cream flavors in a pre-made graham cracker crust for an instant dessert hit!

Next try my 4-ingredient Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, Samoas Ice Cream Bars, or Oreo Ice Cream Cake.

Slice of Ice Cream Pie with whipped cream, drizzle of caramel, and chocolate chips on top.

Ice Cream Pie

My mom’s “famous” Ice Cream Pie is a summer favorite that always impressed friends and family. They thought it took a lot of work to make, but it’s actually really easy to create.

Two other recipes my mom was famous for? Her Orange Fluff Salad and Carmelitas!

This is more of an idea than a recipe: pick a theme like chocolate, fruit, mint, or coffee, mix two ice cream flavors that go well together, and use a store-bought graham cracker or  Oreo cookie crust. And there you have it, a yummy dessert with barely any effort!

Layering in the different flavors into the crust.

Ingredients

  • Graham Cracker Crust: Crunchy, sweet base. We love using a store bought for convenience but make your own here.
  • Two Ice Cream Flavors: My two favorites: salted caramel ice cream and fudge brownie!
  • Optional Toppings: Whipped cream and chocolate or caramel sauce for that perfect finishing touch!

Scoops of chocolate and caramel ice cream arranged in the crust, ready to be frozen.

How To Make Ice Cream Pie

  • Set out a pre-made graham cracker or Oreo crust for 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 — whatever you like!

The dessert completed and covered with the plastic lid and put in the freezer to harden.

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 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 an Oreo crust with cookies and cream ice cream. Garnish with whipped cream and additional crushed Oreos.
  • Coffee version: Fill 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.

Storage

Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or foil to avoid freezer burn. Store the pie in the freezer, and for best flavor, eat within 1-2 weeks.

A slice of the ice cream pie dessert recipe on a plate showing the layers of different ice cream and toppings.

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

This three-ingredient ice cream pie comes together in just 15 minutes! Customizable with your favorite ice cream flavors, this pie is sure to be a hit!
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Freezing Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Ice cream scoop

Ingredients  

  • 1 graham cracker crust
  • 36 ounces salted caramel ice cream see note 1
  • 36 ounces fudge brownie ice cream
  • Toppings optional, see note 2

Instructions 

  • Remove the plastic lid from the graham cracker crust, but keep it for later.
  • Scoop one flavor of ice cream into the graham cracker crust, then add the second flavor next to it. Continue alternating scoops of each flavor in a circular motion around the pie crust, filling the center last. Gently press scoops down with the back of a spoon.
  • Repeat the steps to add a second layer of ice cream.
  • Press the plastic lid onto the ice cream to compress and shape the layers.
  • Place the pie in the freezer to fully harden. While forming the pie, avoid letting the ice cream get too soft, as it may become icy when re-frozen.
  • Once the pie is hardened, cut into large slices (see note 3). If desired, top slices with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce. Return any leftovers to the freezer.

Video

Recipe Notes

Note 1: My all-time favorite ice cream flavors for this pie are Salted Caramel and Mudslide.
Note 2: The ice cream pie is delicious on its own, but adding toppings makes it customizable. My favorite toppings are whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce.
Note 3: To get clean slices, run your knife under hot water for a few seconds, wipe to dry, cut one slice, and repeat.
Storage: Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or foil to avoid freezer burn. Store the pie in the freezer, and eat within 1โ€“2 weeks for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 80.7g | Protein: 14.3g | Fat: 18.9g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 244.3mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 48g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Meet Chelsea


Hi there! Iโ€™m Chelseaโ€“the recipe developer, photographer, writer, and taste tester behind Chelseaโ€™s Messy Apron (although my little ones help me out quite a bit with the taste testing part!). I LOVE getting creative in the kitchen and then posting my creations here for you to enjoy.

Thanks again for stopping by!

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24 Comments

  1. Joyce laferrera says:

    All of the pictures of the desserts look yummy.

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Thanks so much Joyce!

  2. Sheila says:

    Licking the screen now! Just wish I could taste this scrumptious pie as I type this! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Monet says:

    5 stars
    Why have I never seen or made an ice cream pie before? Brilliant! This looks so good! I can’t wait to try!

  4. Mary Frances says:

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚ )

  5. Lori says:

    Your mother must be a genius!! Actually your mother’s mother is a genius

  6. Layla says:

    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! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Gayle says:

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

  8. Consuelo says:

    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

  9. Kristine says:

    This looks amazing, Chelsea! Ice cream pie is the best and I love your choice of toppings!

  10. Robin says:

    This looks amazing! So easy & perfect for a summer treat!