Strawberry Ice Cream Pie Graham Cracker Crust
If you're looking for a refreshing dessert that's perfect for summer, look no further than this delicious strawberry ice cream pie with graham cracker crust. With its combination of creamy ice cream, fresh strawberries, and crunchy graham cracker crust, this dessert is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
To make this delicious strawberry ice cream pie, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 1/3 cup of melted butter
- 1 quart of strawberry ice cream, softened
- 1 pint of fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1/2 cup of strawberry preserves
- 1/4 cup of water
- Whipped cream (optional)
Make sure to have all ingredients ready before starting to make the pie.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make the perfect strawberry ice cream pie:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to cover the bottom and sides evenly.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened strawberry ice cream and sliced strawberries. Mix well until all the strawberries are evenly distributed throughout the ice cream.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into the cooled graham cracker crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry preserves and water over medium heat until the preserves are melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Drizzle the melted preserve mixture over the top of the ice cream pie.
- Place the pie in the freezer and let it freeze for at least 4 hours or until it's completely firm.
- When ready to serve, remove the pie from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Top with whipped cream (optional) and serve.
Variations
While the recipe above is delicious as is, you can also try some variations to make it even more unique:
- Use different types of ice cream, such as vanilla or chocolate, instead of strawberry.
- Add chopped nuts, such as almonds or pecans, to the graham cracker crust for extra crunch.
- Top the pie with fresh whipped cream and additional sliced strawberries for a beautiful presentation.
- Swap out the strawberry preserves for raspberry or blackberry preserves for a different flavor twist.
Conclusion
This strawberry ice cream pie with graham cracker crust is the perfect summer dessert. With its delicious combination of creamy ice cream, fresh strawberries, and crunchy crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
