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Ice Cream Chex Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful no-bake frozen dessert featuring a crunchy Chex cereal crust layered with creamy vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and colorful sprinkles. This easy-to-make ice cream Chex pie is perfect for summer gatherings and offers a fun combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 4 cups Chex cereal
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Filling and Toppings

  • 1.5 liters vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles
  • Chocolate or caramel sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Crush the Cereal: Gently crush the Chex cereal into coarse crumbs, ensuring that they maintain some texture for a crunchy crust.
  2. Make the Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cereal with melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the crumbs are evenly coated and hold together slightly.
  3. Form the Crust: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of a 23 cm (9-inch) pie dish to create the crust. Make sure the crust is compact to prevent crumbling later.
  4. Chill the Crust: Place the pie dish with the crust in the freezer and chill for 20 to 30 minutes, allowing it to set firmly.
  5. Soften the Ice Cream: Let the vanilla ice cream soften at room temperature for a few minutes until it is spreadable but not melted.
  6. Assemble the Pie: Spread the softened ice cream evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing out the top.
  7. Add Toppings: Sprinkle chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and colorful sprinkles evenly over the ice cream layer for added flavor and decoration.
  8. Freeze the Pie: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap or foil and freeze it for at least 4 hours or until the ice cream is fully firm and set.
  9. Prepare to Serve: Before serving, let the pie stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing.
  10. Serve with Sauce: Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over each slice when serving for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

  • Try variations using chocolate, strawberry, or cookies-and-cream ice cream for different flavors.
  • Press the crust firmly to ensure it holds together well when sliced.
  • Keep the pie frozen until just before serving to maintain its shape and texture.
  • Add chopped nuts or crushed cookies to the crust mixture for extra crunch and complexity.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Pie, No-Bake, Frozen Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/ice-cream-chex-pie-recipe/