No-Bake Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie
This indulgent dessert combines a chocolate cookie crust, creamy ice cream filling, and edible cookie dough chunks. Perfect for hot days, this recipe is simple to prepare and requires no baking, making it a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 22 Oreo cookies (regular, with filling) or 24 packaged chocolate chip cookies.
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted.
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened.
- 6 tablespoons (75g) brown sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 2 teaspoons milk or cream.
- 1/2 cup (60g) heat-treated flour.
- Pinch of salt.
- 1/3 cup (60g) mini chocolate chips.
For the Filling:
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream (softened).
- 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip.
- Optional: Fudge topping or raspberries for garnish.
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Mix with melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour.
Prepare Cookie Dough:
- Beat butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla and milk, then add flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Chill dough for about 30 minutes, then roll into small balls or chunks.
Assemble the Pie:
- In a large bowl, combine softened ice cream and whipped topping until smooth.
- Fold in 3/4 of the cookie dough chunks.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle remaining cookie dough pieces on top, pressing them lightly into the surface.
Freeze:
- Cover and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm.
Serve:
- Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional whipped cream or fudge topping if desired.