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Ice Cream Pie {Only Takes 10 Minutes}

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 5/07/18Updated: 1/17/23

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slice of ice cream pie with a fork in it

Ice Cream pie is the perfect no bake dessert, In less than 15 minutes you can put together a dessert the whole family is going to love.

slice of ice cream pie with a fork in it

Why You’ll Love This No Bake Dessert

Ice cream pie seems like the perfect summer dessert but it is also a tradition of ours to serve it on Christmas day.  Really, when is there ever a bad time for ice cream?

Our family motto is “There’s always room for ice cream, it just melts and fills in the cracks!”  This pie is an easy, quick and delicious dessert.  And there is no baking required when using a store bought crust!

slice of ice cream pie on a plate

Pie Ingredients

  • Ice Cream. 1/2 gallon of your favorite flavor ice cream. Our favorites are vanilla, cookies and cream and mint chocolate chip.
  • Sauce. Depending on my flavor of ice cream I use hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce or chocolate syrup.
  • Crust. I buy either a graham cracker or a chocolate cookie crust from the grocery store. If you want to make your own graham cracker crust follow this recipe.
  • Add Ins. I like to use Oreo cookies, Mint Chocolate Cookies, Heath Bars, nuts, chocolate chips and sprinkles. Crushed peppermint is also a family favorite. Get creative with what you add in.
side view of an ice cream pie

How to Make Ice Cream Pie

  • Crust. Start with a store bought graham cracker or chocolate cookie pie crust. 
  • Ice Cream. Allow ice cream to soften for a few minutes to make it easier to work with. Layer half the ice cream filling in the bottom of the crust.
Ice Cream Pie
  • Sauce. Drizzle with hot fudge or caramel sauce.
  • Add Ins. Sprinkle with half the desired add in.
  • Repeat with another layer of ice cream, sauce and add in.
completed ice cream pie
  • Cover with foil, plastic wrap or turn the plastic liner that comes in the pie shell, upside down to cover.
  • Freeze for several hours or over night to harden up.
  • Serve. Before serving, allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to slice.
  • Top with some whip cream if desired and cut into slices.

Suggested Toppings

  • Whipped cream. You can use the stuff in the can or make your own sweetened whipped cream.
  • Shaved Chocolate
  • Chopped nuts
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Sprinkles
  • Additional cookies or fruit if used in pie.
entire ice cream pie with hot fudge sauce

Tips from Leigh Anne

  1. To make cutting the ice cream pie easier, run your knife under warm water first.
  2. If using a store bought crust, save the plastic liner that comes with it and turn it over and use it to cover the pie before putting it back in the freezer.
overhead shot of ice cream pie

Flavor Variations

  1. Caramel Toffee Pie. One of our favorites is a graham cracker crust with vanilla ice cream, Mrs. Richardson’s Caramel Sauce, and crushed Heath Bar. You could also use toffee ice cream.
  2. Grasshopper Cookie Pie. Use a chocolate cookie crust with mint chocolate-chip ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and crushed Andes Mint candy. 
  3. Cookies and Cream Pie. Vanilla ice cream with hot fudge sauce and crushed Oreos in and chocolate cookie crust.
  4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Peanut Butter ice cream in a chocolate cookie crust with hot fudge and crushed peanuts on top.
  5. Strawberry Cream.  Use vanilla ice cream or strawberry ice cream, strawberry jam and fresh strawberries.
slice of ice cream pie on a plate
How long will this last in the freezer?

It keeps well for up to a week. It is a perfect make ahead dessert. Just keep it covered and airtight.

You may also enjoy these other family favorite desserts:

  • The Best Hot Fudge Sauce
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
  • Cookies & Cream Fudge
  • Nutty Bar Ice Cream Cake
  • Easy Fudge Recipe

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5 from 4 votes
slice of ice cream pie on a plate

Ice Cream Pie

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
With this ice cream pie recipe, you can create countless flavor combinations for the perfect no bake dessert.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:0 minutes
Freeze Time:2 hours
Total:2 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon ice cream
  • 1 cup fudge sauce or caramel sauce
  • 1 graham cracker crust or Oreo cookie crust
  • 1 cup Crushed candy or cookies Heath bar, Oreos, candy cane etc.

Instructions

  • Place a layer of ice cream in crust.
  • Drizzle with hot fudge or caramel sauce.
  • Sprinkle with candy
  • Place another layer of ice cream in crust
  • Repeat sauce and candy
  • Return to freezer to firm up.

Tips & Notes:

  • Caramel Toffee Pie. One of our favorites is a graham cracker crust with vanilla ice cream, Mrs. Richardson’s Caramel Sauce, and crushed Heath Bar.
  • Grasshopper Cookie Pie. Use an chocolate cookie crust with mint ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and crushed Andes Mint candy. 
  • Cookies and Cream Pie. Vanilla ice cream with hot fudge sauce and crushed Oreos in and chocolate cookie crust.
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Peanut Butter ice cream in a chocolate cookie crust with hot fudge and crushed peanuts on top.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 489kcal (24%) Carbohydrates: 55g (18%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 26g (40%) Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) Cholesterol: 104mg (35%) Sodium: 189mg (8%) Potassium: 470mg (13%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 50g (56%) Vitamin A: 995IU (20%) Vitamin C: 1.4mg (2%) Calcium: 303mg (30%) Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
slice of ice cream pie on a plate
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Originally posted December 31, 2008

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  1. Lily Von Schmeling says

    Posted on 12/10 at 6:18 pm

    I am ready for pieces of no pie

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  2. JayhawkGirl says

    Posted on 1/9 at 1:52 pm

    Your ice cream pie looks incredible. I will definitely have to try it out the next time I’m looking for an impressive dessert. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Julie P says

    Posted on 1/4 at 3:13 pm

    I’ve been reading your blog for a couple months, but this finally made me stop and leave a comment. Your pictures make me want to dive right into the ice cream! Yum. And I agree with your family, as I’ve often been heard to say “There’s always room for Ice Cream!” Oh, also – I’m too late to make the Magelby rolls for dinner tonight, but they’ll be on our menu for later this week. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Angela says

    Posted on 12/31 at 5:03 pm

    I can’t remember how I found your blog, but I’ve been reading it for a few months now and I just have to say you never disappoint! I am so amazed and inspired by all your recipes and ideas. I always feel more motivated to be a good mom and homemaker after reading your blog. Thanks!!

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