Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie

By davidv

Whether it's for a birthday, pool party, or winter holiday, this frozen treat is guaranteed to be popular. Plus, because you freeze it the night before, this easy, no-bake dessert works with your busy schedule. Be sure to save room for seconds!

Tip: Refrigerate your cookware before beginning the recipe. This helps prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly, ensuring you have plenty of time to smooth your layers.

Ingredients

• 1 (6-oz) ready-to-use Oreo pie crust
• 1 (1-1/2 gallon) container mint chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
• 1-1/4 cups roughly crushed chocolate wafers
• 4 oz whipped topping
• 8 chocolate wafers, halved (optional garnish)
• Chocolate fudge sauce (optional garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

Freeze the pie shell for 1 hour. Evenly spread 1/3 of the ice cream onto the pie crust. Place the crushed wafers over the ice cream layer. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 2 hours.

Using a spatula, spread the remaining ice cream over the crushed wafers and gently spread until even. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 8 hours, or overnight.

Pipe whipped topping around the border of the pie, if desired, and garnish with the halved wafers and chocolate sauce. Let the pie rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.