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Pistachio Ice Cream Pie

Recipe for Pistachio Ice Cream Pie with a Cacao Quinoa Granola crust. Simple but exciting version of ice cream sandwich. Stays freshly frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 800kcal
Author Jenn

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • cup dry quinoa
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp cacao powder
  • 8 Tbsp melted unsalted butter

Ice Cream:

  • 2 quarts vegan pistachio ice cream or substitute vanilla ice cream and mix in chopped pistachios
  • 4 drops natural green food coloring if desired

Toppings:

  • ¼ cup creme fresh
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios
  • ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate
  • ½ cup melted dark chocolate
  • ½ cup creme fresh

Instructions

Crust:

  • In a medium bowl mix together oats and quinoa.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Pour wet mixture into dry mixture, stirring with spatula until evenly coated.
  • On a lined baking sheet spread granola into a thin layer.
  • Bake at 350 F for 30-35 min or until golden brown, stirring 2-3 times to prevent burning.
  • Once completely cooled, pulse in food processor or blender to create more of a crumb like texture.
  • Stir together granola crumbs, cacao and melted butter in a medium bowl.
  • Place in fridge for 30 minutes to cool.
  • Removed chilled crust mixture and spoon half into pie plate.
  • Using your fingers press the crumbs into the edges of dish and up the sides.
  • Pour remaining crumbs into center of pie plate and press for an even layer.
  • Place crust in freezer for an additional hour to set.

Ice Cream Layer:

  • Remove lid from ice cream containers
  • Place in microwave for 10-12 seconds to melt slightly. I find this makes the ice cream easier to remove from the container all at once.
  • Scoop all ice cream into stand mixer bowl add food coloring and mix at medium speed until well whipped and correct color.
  • Spoon ice cream mixture into frozen crust and smooth with spatula.
  • Place pie in freezer for an hour to set before adding toppings.

Toppings:

  • Spoon crème fresh over center of pie.
  • Sprinkle shaved chocolate and chopped pistachios across pie.
  • Drizzle chocolate sauce over entire pie or individual slices.

Notes

  • When slicing pie use a knife dipped in warm water. Can also let pie sit outside of freezer for 15 minutes to thaw before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 800kcal