Dairy Farmers of Ontario brings us this recipe for Green Ice Cream Pie, a cool dessert with mint chocolate chip ice cream, chocolate cookie crust, and caramel drizzle.
Green Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients:
For Chocolate Cookie Crust
- 24 chocolate cookies (about 2½ cups crumbs once blended)
- ½ cup (120 mL) local butter, melted
For Filling & Topping
- 6 cups (1.5 L) local mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
- ¼ cup (60 mL) caramel sauce
- 5 chocolate cookies, crushed (about ¼ cup)
- 1–1½ cups (240–360 mL) local whipped cream, for serving and decoration
Directions:
- Prepare the Chocolate Cookie Crust: Add the chocolate cookies to a blender or food processor and blend until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter and blend again until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the base and sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Freeze the crust for 15–20 minutes to set.
- Fill the Pie: Spoon the softened mint chocolate chip ice cream into the chilled crust. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Add the Toppings: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the ice cream. Sprinkle the crushed chocolate cookies evenly on top.
- Freeze: Cover loosely and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm. Cover loosely and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.
- Serve: Finish with extra caramel drizzle or cookie crumbs.
