Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Rich Orange-Vanilla Ice Cream Pie. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust filled with creamy vanilla ice cream, fresh orange juice, and zest, this dessert is a refreshing treat for any occasion. Topped with whipped cream and citrus slices, each slice delivers a delightful burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups high-quality vanilla ice cream, softened
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup whipped cream, lightly sweetened
- Fresh orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into a pie pan to form crust.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix softened vanilla ice cream with fresh orange juice and zest until combined but slightly swirled.
- Spoon the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then slice and top with whipped cream and orange slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg