Sundae Pie Dessert Recipe Made Ahead
Looking for that classy dessert? This ice cream based chocolate sundae pie will not disappoint. In addition, it can be made a day in advance (or more), freeing up valuable time in the kitchen!
Recipe created by Brigette in our group.
Chocolate Sundae Pie — A Longtime Family Favorite!
Growing up, this recipe was one of my mom's staple recipes to share with company – especially during the hot summer months.
I have since passed this recipe on to my kids, who love this pie! In fact, it IS the dessert that four of my kids request, almost certainly, for their birthday “cake” each year (and since it's easier than serving cake AND ice cream, it's a win in my book!)
I have received many requests for this recipe over the years from those of you who have followed my menu plans. Well, here you go (finally)!
Chocolate Sundae Pie Ingredients
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust (I like to make my own, but store-bought works too!)
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, soft
- 6 ounces chocolate chips
- 16 large marshmallows
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 -1/2 cup chopped pecans
Optional Variations for Sundae Pie
This is a very versatile and favorite special occasion recipe for our family, but feel free to make it “your own” and put together some other goodies.
Try a chocolate chip cookie crust instead of graham crackers (use crushed Oreos), or add toasted nuts to the crust for a little extra flavor.
We often use different flavors of ice cream — so pick your favorite and try it.
As for the toppings, you can try caramel instead of chocolate, and we often put it with chocolate shavings or pieces of chocolate candy instead of pecans.
Whatever you choose, it's always delicious!
How to make this Chocolate Sundae Pie Recipe
1. Spread the soft ice cream on the crust and freeze for 20 minutes.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips, marshmallows and milk until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds (this will only take a few minutes, depending on your microwave; otherwise, you can use a double boiler instead of the microwave for this step).
3. Let the chocolate mixture cool a little and then reduce the ice cream and return to the fridge (I usually sprinkle a little salt at this point because I like the sweet/salty contrast).
4. Whip the cream with a whisk until stiff peaks form (feel free to add powdered sugar to taste).
5. Spread over the pie.
5. Sprinkle with nuts and freeze for at least an hour (if you want to kick it up a notch, skip the salt early in the recipe and use Buttered Pecans instead).
6. When ready to serve, thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature to make slicing easier.
Chocolate Sundae Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust
- 1 A quarter vanilla ice cream inclined
- 6 oz chocolate chips
- 16 giant marshmallows
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream for digestion
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Spread the soft ice cream on the crust and hold for 20 minutes.
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In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips, marshmallows and milk until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.
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Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly then reduce the ice cream and return to the fridge for 20 minutes.
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Whip the cream with a whisk until stiff peaks form (feel free to add powdered sugar to taste).
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Spread over the pie.
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Sprinkle with nuts and freeze for at least an hour.
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When ready to serve, thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature to make slicing easier.
Notes
If you want to kick it up a notch, use these Buttered Pecans instead of chopped pecans!
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