This Peanutty Ice Cream Pie is the ultimate dessert for peanut butter lovers. It features a crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust that’s generously layered with creamy, peanutty ice cream. Topped with a drizzle of rich chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts, this pie strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty. It’s a refreshing and indulgent treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress, whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or just craving a special dessert.
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 2 cups peanut butter ice cream (softened slightly)
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream (softened slightly)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust.
- Place the crust in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set.
- Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, mix the softened peanut butter ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and creamy peanut butter until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- Freeze the Pie:
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Add the Toppings:
- Before serving, drizzle the top of the pie with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Serve:
- Let the pie sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing to make it easier to cut.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect combination of peanutty goodness and creamy ice cream!
