Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie 🎃🍨🥧 Chilled, Creamy, and Packed With Pumpkin Spice in Every Bite
This no-bake dessert takes the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie and transforms them into a cool, creamy ice cream treat. With a buttery cookie crust and a frozen pumpkin spice filling, it’s refreshing yet full of fall warmth.
Ingredients (Makes 1 standard 9-inch pie)
For the crust
- 1½ cups crushed gingersnap cookies or graham crackers
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
For the filling
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce (optional)
- Crushed gingersnaps or toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the crust
- Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl until evenly moistened.
- Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
Step 2: Make the filling
- In a large bowl, combine softened ice cream, pumpkin, brown sugar, spices, and vanilla.
- Stir until fully blended and smooth.
Step 3: Assemble pie
- Spread pumpkin ice cream mixture evenly into the frozen crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 4: Freeze
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Step 5: Serve
- Slice and serve topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and crushed cookies or pecans if desired.
Flavor Variations
- Use chocolate cookie crust for a pumpkin–mocha twist
- Swap vanilla ice cream for cinnamon or caramel ice cream
- Add bourbon or rum extract for depth
- Stir in mini chocolate chips for texture
Pro Tips
- Slightly soften ice cream for easy mixing — don’t let it fully melt
- For neat slices, run your knife under warm water before cutting
- Make ahead — this pie keeps well in the freezer for up to 2 weeks
- Use high-quality gingersnaps for the most flavor in the crust
Final Thoughts
Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie is cool, creamy, and full of autumn flavor without the oven work. It’s a fun twist on the classic pumpkin pie — perfect for warm fall days, holiday dessert tables, or anytime you want pumpkin spice in frozen form.
Scoop it. Freeze it. Slice it into frosty pumpkin bliss. 🎃🍨🥧
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