No campfire is required to make this cool and delicious S’mores Ice Cream Pie, although a blow torch is quite helpful but not required if you do not have one! Or in my case, I couldn’t get mine to work. Nothing was going to stop me from creating the perfect summertime dessert to satisfy my cravings for chocolate, graham crackers, and charred marshmallows…..
This S’more Ice Cream Pie is easily adapted for those who cannot consume dairy, like me, and you don’t sacrifice any of the deliciousness!!
I used SO Delicious Dark Chocolate Truffle CashewMilk “ice cream” and a Ghirardelli 72% Dark Chocolate Bar because 1) I have to and 2) I prefer dark chocolate to light.
I used good old Honey Maid graham crackers, although you could swap them out for gluten-free if needed. I used regular unsalted butter because it does not contain lactose. I am allergic to coconut and soy but coconut oil or a non-dairy butter substitute would be perfect for those looking for completely dairy-free or vegan.
No matter what ingredients you use this dessert is incredibly easy to prepare, waiting for it to freeze is the hardest part! 😉
How to make a S’mores Ice Cream Pie:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to pulverize into crumbs…..
Add the sugar and melted butter, pulse to thoroughly combine.
Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the crust goes up the sides of the pan…..
Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Place the ice cream on the counter to soften, OR wait until the pie crust is cooled and place the ice cream in the microwave for 45 to 50 seconds to soften.
Pour the softened ice cream into the cooled pie crust and smooth with rubber spatula…..
Place in the freezer to harden, at least 3 hours or overnight if preparing ahead of time.
When ready to serve, top the frozen ice cream with the mini marshmallows and chocolate chunks…..
Use a blow torch to toast the marshmallows and soften the chocolate. If you do not have a bow torch, place the pie under the broiler until the marshmallows swell and start to turn golden.
Slice the S’mores Ice Cream Pie and serve immediately…..
So creamy, so delicious, you won’t want to share!!
Your pie will not be as melted as mine appears above. I had trouble trying to refill the blow torn and get it to work…which it did not, so it was sitting out longer than it should have before it went under the broiler. Then of course I needed to take the full pie photos, cut the pie and try to get those photos. Ahh, the life of a food blogger. 😉
Notes:
- For a more traditional flavor, use a Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar and milk chocolate ice cream.
- Substitute gluten-free graham crackers if needed.
- Substitute coconut oil or non-dairy butter for vegan/dairy-free.
- Feel free to add additional marshmallows or chocolate chunks for a taller, more dramatic looking pie.
Some additional Ice Cream Pies to try:
Touchdown Sundae Ice Cream Pie – Not dairy-free, substitute SO Delicious Salted Caramel Cluster and dairy-free toppings
Not looking for a frozen dessert? Then you must try these S’mores Brownies!
Tools used to create this S’mores Ice Cream Pie: (contains affiliate links)
Do you go camping during the summer? I did when I lived in California, the weather was perfect for it. We tried once in Iowa, but ended up with the tent collapsing under the weight of the hail and rain. I haven’t gone camping since!
Enjoy!!
- 10 full sheets graham crackers
- 6 Tablesoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 pints Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream (or any flavor you prefer)
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 4 full sheets graham crackers (chopped)
- 3.5 ounce chocolate bar (chopped)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place the graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to pulverize into crumbs. Add the sugar and melted butter, pulse to thoroughly combine.
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Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the crust goes up the sides of the pan.
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Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Place the ice cream on the counter to soften, OR wait until the pie crust is cooled and place the ice cream in the microwave for 45 to 50 seconds to soften.
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Pour the softened ice cream into the cooled pie crust and smooth with rubber spatula.
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Place in the freezer to harden, at least 3 hours or overnight if preparing ahead of time.
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When ready to serve, top the frozen ice cream with the mini marshmallows and chocolate chunks.
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Use a blow torch to toast the marshmallows and soften the chocolate. If you do not have a bow torch, place the pie under the broiler until the marshmallows swell and start to turn golden.
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Slice the S’mores Ice Cream Pie and serve immediately. Freeze any leftovers.
- For a more traditional flavor, use a Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar and milk chocolate ice cream.
- Substitute gluten-free graham crackers if needed.
- Substitute coconut oil or non-dairy butter for vegan/dairy-free.
- Feel free to add additional marshmallows or chocolate chunks for a taller, more dramatic looking pie.
- Nutritional analysis created using regular chocolate ice cream, and a regular chocolate bar.
Oh, now THIS has my name on it! Pinning, and can’t wait to try it!