The Milky Way Ice Cream Pie is a delightful way to use up leftover Halloween candy. With a combination of chocolate wafer crumbs, creamy ice cream, and luscious caramel, it’s a treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
When it comes to ingredient swaps, feel free to replace the chocolate wafer crumbs with graham cracker crumbs for a different flavor profile. If you’re allergic to dairy, non-dairy ice creams can work just as well, and the caramel sauce can often be found in vegan options. Always ensure that any chocolate you use aligns with your dietary restrictions to keep it safe and enjoyable.
Ice Cream & Frozen
Milky Way Ice Cream Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
- 2 (2 ounce) Milky Way bars, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened
- 2 (2 ounce) Milky Way bars, diced
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine 1 cup of chocolate wafer crumbs and 2 chopped Milky Way bars until the candy is finely chopped.
- Add 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter to the mixture and process until everything is well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture over the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate, creating a nice crust.
- Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to firm it up.
- Scoop the softened vanilla ice cream and chocolate ice cream into the pie shell, alternating flavors as you go, and drizzle layers with 3/4 cup of caramel sauce.
- Once layered, freeze the pie for 3 hours or until solid.
- When ready to serve, let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Before serving, sprinkle the pie with 2 diced Milky Way bars for an extra treat.
Part of our Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Recipes collection — Part 3 of 3: