S'mores Ice Cream Pie

This is a recipe that I came up with last Summer, and have been waiting to try out again.  Sure enough, it is still a winner.  What better treat to have on a hot and incredibly humid day?  This sounds good to me!  This ice cream pie starts with a simple graham cracker crust.  You can make your own, or use a pre-made crust.  Mix some marshmallows and chocolate covered graham crackers with vanilla ice cream, then spoon into the crust with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce.  Top it all with toasted marshmallows, and you have the perfect Summer dessert just for you or for guests.


S'mores Ice Cream Pie


Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted
(Or you can use a pre-made crust)


Filling:
4 cups (1 quart) vanilla ice cream
2 cups coarsely chopped chocolate covered graham crackers
1 cup (2 ounces) mini marshmallows
Hot fudge sauce


Topping:
1 1/2 cups marshmallow cream
2 cups (4 ounces) mini marshmallows


Preheat the oven to 350F.  Spray a 9 inch pie plate lightly with cooking spray.  mix the butter and graham cracker crumbs together, then press onto the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.  Bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely while you make the filling.


In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, chocolate covered graham crackers and marshmallows.  Stir until evenly distributed and well combined.  Spoon the ice cream  mixture into the cooled crust while drizzling with the hot fudge sauce (as much or as little as you like). This will create ribbons of hot fudge throughout the pie.  Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours, or overnight.


Remove the pie from the freezer and using wet spoons or wet fingers, spread the marshmallow cream evenly over the top of the pie.  Sprinkle the 2 cups of marshmallows over the marshmallow cream, pressing slightly to adhere.  Cover and freeze for about four hours.  


When ready to serve the pie, place the pie in the oven under the broil setting and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the marshmallows are slightly puffed and golden.  Watch the pie closely so the marshmallows don't burn!  Makes about 8 to 10 servings.


Enjoy!  -Cardamommy