Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with the melted butter. Stir until the cookie crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.2 cups finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pour the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Press the crumbs firmly and evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate to form the crust. You can use the bottom of a glass or a flat measuring cup to help pack the crumbs tightly.
- Place the pie plate with the crust into the freezer for at least 15-20 minutes to allow it to firm up while you prepare the ice cream filling.
- In a large bowl, combine the slightly softened vanilla ice cream with the chopped roasted peanuts and the optional chopped chocolate. Drizzle in the warmed hot fudge sauce. Gently fold everything together until the ingredients are just incorporated. Avoid overmixing, as you want to maintain the ice cream's creamy texture.1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup chopped chocolate, 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce
- Once the crust is firm, remove it from the freezer. Spoon the ice cream mixture into the chilled crust, spreading it evenly to fill the pie plate.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the top of the ice cream.
- Cover the Drumstick Ice Cream Pie tightly with plastic wrap, then with aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Place it back in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the ice cream is completely firm.
- Just before serving, remove the Drumstick Ice Cream Pie from the freezer. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the top of the pie. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts, drizzle with chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce, and add any other desired toppings like chocolate shavings.1 cup whipped cream, 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup or more hot fudge sauce, chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
- Slice the Drumstick Ice Cream Pie into wedges using a sharp knife that has been dipped in hot water. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful crunch and creamy, chocolatey, peanutty goodness!
Notes
Proper storage is key to ensuring your delicious Drumstick Ice Cream Pie remains a treat for days to come. Once sliced and served, wrap any remaining pie tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Store it in the freezer. It will stay fresh and maintain its delightful texture for up to 1 to 2 weeks. If you wish to freeze slices individually for future cravings, wrap each slice securely in plastic wrap and then in foil before placing them in a freezer-safe container.
To bring it slightly closer to serving temperature for easier cutting, let it sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before slicing.
