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Prep time
3 hours 45 minutes
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makes
One 9-inch pie
Author Notes
Why should ice cream cakes get to have all the fun? I love to use ice cream as a simple pie filling. This recipe uses homemade blueberry ice cream, but you can also substitute your favorite store-bought berry ice cream. Or, mix it up completely, and apply this base idea to any cookie crumb crust and ice cream combos you can dream up. —Erin Jeanne McDowell
Test Kitchen Notes
Bake It Up a Notch is a column by Resident Baking BFF Erin Jeanne McDowell. Each month, she'll help take our baking game to the next level, teaching us all the need-to-know tips and techniques and pointing out all the mistakes to avoid along the way. —The Editors
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups
(210 grams) graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup
(50 grams) granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
(2 grams) fine sea salt
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8 tablespoons
(113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
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1 pint
Blueberry Ice Cream (https://food52.com/recipes...)
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1 cup
(340 grams) any-berry jam or preserves
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1 pint
No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream (https://food52.com/recipes...) or store-bought vanilla ice cream
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1 1/2 cups
(350 grams) heavy cream
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1/2 cup
(56 grams) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon
(5 grams) vanilla extract
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Fresh berries, for finishing (optional)
Directions
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In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Mix to combine. Press the mixture evenly into the base and up the sides of the pie plate. Freeze the crust until firm, at least 30 minutes.
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Soften the blueberry ice cream until it’s easily spreadable. Spoon into the frozen crust and spread into an even layer. Spoon the jam on top and spread into an even layer. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
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Soften the vanilla ice cream until it’s easily spreadable. Spoon on top of the frozen pie and spread into an even layer. Freeze until very firm, at least 2 hours.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer in a large bowl), whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to medium peaks.
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Top the pie with whipped cream and fresh fruit, if using. Keep the pie frozen until ready to slice and serve.
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