Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 quart cherry ice cream, softened
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Special equipment needed:
- 9-inch pie dish
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cherry ice cream until smooth.
6. Fold in the chopped cherries and spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
7. In a saucepan, heat the cherry preserves and heavy cream over medium heat, whisking until smooth.
8. Drizzle the cherry sauce over the ice cream layer.
9. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the cherry sauce.
10. Freeze the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Freezing time: 4 hours
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
- 8 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 437
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Graham cracker crumbs can be substituted with crushed digestive biscuits.
- Cherry ice cream can be substituted with any other fruit-flavored ice cream.
- Fresh cherries can be substituted with frozen cherries.
- Cherry preserves can be substituted with strawberry or raspberry preserves.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half or whole milk.
Variations:
- Use different flavored ice cream and fruit to create different variations of this recipe.
- Add chopped nuts or coconut flakes to the crust for added texture.
- Use white chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate chips.
Tips and tricks:
- To easily pit cherries, use a cherry pitter or a small knife.
- Make sure the ice cream is softened before mixing it with the chopped cherries.
- Use a spatula to spread the ice cream mixture evenly over the crust.
- Drizzle the cherry sauce over the ice cream in a decorative pattern for a professional look.
Storage instructions:
- Store the Cherry Smash Ice Cream Pie in the freezer, covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
- Allow the pie to thaw for a few minutes before serving.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Cherry Smash Ice Cream Pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh cherry on top.
Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh cherries
- Chocolate shavings
Pairings:
- Serve the Cherry Smash Ice Cream Pie with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Mixed green salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is too crumbly, add more melted butter to the mixture.
- If the ice cream is too hard to mix, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before mixing.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the fresh cherries before using them in the recipe.
- Store the pie in the freezer to prevent bacterial growth.
Food history:
- Ice cream pies have been around since the early 1900s and were popularized in the United States during the 1950s.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, tart, and creamy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the Cherry Smash Ice Cream Pie as a dessert after a summer barbecue or picnic.
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Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Tart, Cherry, Cherry-Flavored