Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie is a no-bake, creamy dessert combining rich peanut butter cup ice cream, smooth hot fudge, and crunchy mini peanut butter cups layered in a premade Oreo crust. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, it requires minimal prep and freezes into a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup peanut butter cup ice cream (215 grams, ½ pint)
- 4 ounces low-fat Cool Whip (113 grams, ½ tub)
- ½ cup hot fudge (160 grams)
Crust and Topping
- 6 ounces premade Oreo pie crust (170 grams, 1 crust)
- 7.6 ounces mini peanut butter cups, halved (215 grams, 1 snack-sized bag)
Instructions
- Prepare Hot Fudge: Microwave the hot fudge according to the instructions on the jar. Once heated, allow it to cool for 3 to 4 minutes until it is still stirrable but not completely hardened.
- Mix Ice Cream and Cool Whip: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the peanut butter cup ice cream and low-fat Cool Whip together until smooth, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Assemble Pie Filling: Pour the ice cream and Cool Whip mixture into the premade Oreo pie crust. Leave a little space at the top of the crust to accommodate the fudge and toppings.
- Add Hot Fudge Swirl: Pour the cooled hot fudge over the ice cream mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the fudge into the ice cream layer for a marbled effect.
- Top with Peanut Butter Cups and Freeze: Sprinkle the halved mini peanut butter cups evenly on top of the pie. Place the pie in the freezer for 6 to 8 hours until it is firm and sliceable. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use peanut butter cup ice cream that is slightly softened before mixing to help with smooth blending.
- Ensure the hot fudge is not too hot when added, or it may melt the ice cream too much.
- You can substitute the Oreo crust with a homemade chocolate cookie crust if desired.
- This pie is best served chilled straight from the freezer; if left out too long, it may become too soft to slice neatly.
- Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the freezer for up to 1 week.
