Easy Ice Cream Pie
All you need to make this easy ice cream pie recipe is a crumb crust (store-bought is fine!), your favorite ice cream, and some whipped topping. Dream up your favorite flavor combinations and dress up your pie with fun toppings for an endlessly riffable make-ahead summer dessert.
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- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr 45 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1+1/2 quarts Neapolitan ice cream (or your choice of flavors)
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate or graham cracker pie crust
- 1 (16-ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed if frozen
- Sprinkles or other toppings, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Leave the ice cream out on the counter to soften for 20 minutes. It should be soft enough to scoop and spread, but not melting.
- 2
Scoop the softened ice cream into the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and transfer the pie to the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
- 3
Top the pie with the whipped topping and garnish with sprinkles or other toppings. Place back in the freezer and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours. If freezing longer than 3 hours, cover the pie with a lid or plastic wrap once the whipped topping has set.
- 4
When ready to serve, let the pie stand at room temperature to soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between slices, and serve. Cover any leftover pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 1 week. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!