Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

Name: Easy Peppermint Ice Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 2 pies
Ingredients: 2 graham cracker pie crust, ready made (I do 1 regular and 1 chocolate, a Keebler and an Oreo); 1 3/4 quarts dreyer's grand limited edition peppermint ice cream, softened (1 container); 16 ounces Cool Whip Topping

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Submitted by Mommy Diva

"Just a quick pie I threw together in an attempt to recreate a "cake" served at the holidays by our local sports bar. One of my daughter's FAVORITES!! "Cook" time is freezer time (although just suggested, I made mine and froze overnight). **Update: As suggested by a reviewer - this really CAN be modified with your favorite flavor ice cream and garnished accordingly to suit the Holiday or event. ;)"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 3
Yields:: 2 pies

ingredients

2 graham cracker pie crust, ready made (I do 1 regular and 1 chocolate, a Keebler and an Oreo)
1 ³⁄₄ quarts dreyer's grand limited edition peppermint ice cream, softened (1 container)
16 ounces Cool Whip Topping

directions

Soften ice cream on counter until "workable" (soft enough to stir in Cool Whip but not too liquid).
Mix in full tub of Cool Whip- do not over blend as Cool Whip will become runny.
Scoop half of mixture into each of 2 pie crusts.
Smooth evenly in crust.
Cover with lid, if available, or wrap.
Place in freezer for at least 2 hours. (Could be less, I don't know as I always do ahead and leave them overnight).
Prior to serving, remove cover and smooth any voids (a slightly warm spoon run under warm water works well).
Garnish with crushed candy cane or starlight mints, chocolate curls, peppermint bark crumbles, or crushed Candy Cane Roca - my favorite.
Enjoy! ;).

Questions & Replies

I never seen this favor of ice cream in my neighbor store, so where cash I get it or do more brands

Ruby F.

Reviews

Wonderful creation and especially being peppermint. We cannot get the same brand of peppermint ice cream here but similar which worked just fine. Thanks so much for such an easy and perfect dessert. Nothing not to like about it.

waynejohn1234
This was huge hit at my house! I did one pie Mint Chocolate Chip with hot fudge sauce drizzled over. The other was Moose Tracks with hot fudge and caramel but I didn't get a picture before the gang inhaled their pie pieces. :) This was quick to put together. Thanks for sharing! Made for the November 2009 Aussie/NZ recipe swap.

Chef on the coast
I tried this recipe last night for christmas desert. I made it on xmas eve and froze it over night just like recommended. My family loved it. It was a quick and easy desert that seemed like I put in a lot of effort. I made 2 pies a peppermint pie and a cookie dough pie. Thanks for the recipe Mommy Diva.

Melissa-L.Martin
Very easy and delicious. This was a perfect way to end our seasonal meal. The recipe seems to suit just about any specialty flavored ice cream so we may try this with the cinnamon and pumpkin ice creams that we've seen in the stores. Thanks Mommy Diva!!

Acerast
This is SOOOO easy & such a hit whenever it's made!

mamasmess

Tweaks

I love this ice cream pie! So festive and delicious. I have also used peppermint chocolate chip ice cream for the contrast of the green color at Christmas or St Patrick's Day! Happy holidays!

Bonnie C.