Any ice cream flavor can be used for this ice cream pie. great variations are vanilla and walnut ice cream or chocolate and vanilla combination, just change the topping accordingly. For easier slicing, place pie baking pan or pie plate on a warm, wet towel. Slice and serve immediately.
1½ cups finely crushed chocolate wafers (about 30 wafers)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pint chocolate ice cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
1 pint strawberry ice cream
1/3 cup fudge ice cream topping
Whipped cream
Whole strawberries
Makes 8 to 12 servings.
1. In medium bowl, combine crushed wafers and melted butter; mix well. Spread mixture evenly in 9-inch pie baking pan or pie plate. Press onto bottom and up sides to form a firm, even crust. Cover and refrigerate for about 45 to 55 minutes or until firm.
2. Place chocolate ice cream in refrigerator just until softened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Scoop or spoon into crust and spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle with almonds, cover and freeze until firm (about 1 hour).
3. Place strawberry ice cream in refrigerator just until softened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Scoop or spoon into crust and spread evenly over chocolate ice cream layer. Cover and freeze until firm (about 1 hour).
4. Remove pie from freezer and drizzle top with fudge topping in a lacy design. Cover and immediately return to freezer. Freeze until firm (about 3 to 4 hours). Store tightly covered in freezer up to 1 month.
5. To serve, let ice cream pie stand at room temperature about 10 minutes. Cut in desired slices and garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Serve immediately.