Rocky Road Ice Cream Pie
Cuisine: American
Categories: Treats, Ice Cream & Frozen Treats
Recipe Source: Dairy Goodness
This Rocky Road Ice Cream Pie is a decadent and delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of rocky road ice cream in a convenient pie form. Imagine a chocolate cookie crust filled with creamy chocolate ice cream, studded with chewy marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and rich chocolate chunks. It's a frozen treat that's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a hot summer day or a cozy night in. This pie is easy to assemble and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a fun and delicious dessert that everyone will love.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Serving Size: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 cups (1 L) chocolate ice cream
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate, grated
- 1 graham cracker pie crust or chocolate-flavoured pie crust
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Chocolate melted sauce
Directions:
- In food processor, process ice cream and peppermint extract until well mixed at medium speed.
- Fold in marshmallows, nuts and grated chocolate.
- Turn ice cream mixture into pie crust, spreading evenly. Freeze until firm, 2 to 4 hours.
- Remove from freezer to refrigerator 1/2 hour before cutting to serve.
- Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate melted sauce. Cover and store leftovers in freezer.