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Cherry Parfait Ice Cream Pie**

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Submitted by BETTOW769

Cherry parfait ice cream pie with layers of vanilla ice cream and cherry pie filling in a cookie crumb crust. A frozen no-bake dessert that assembles in minutes and freezes until firm.

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

20 min

READY

4 hrs

This frozen pie layers softened vanilla ice cream and canned cherry pie filling in a cookie crumb crust for a make-ahead dessert that looks like a bakery creation. No oven needed, just a freezer and a little patience.

The layering creates a parfait effect when sliced. A base of ice cream, a stripe of ruby-red cherry filling, more ice cream on top, and a final crown of cherries right before serving. Each slice shows off those distinct, colorful layers.

Softening the ice cream just enough to spread is the key skill here. Too hard and it tears the crust apart. Too soft and it melts into the cherry filling and the layers blur together.

Pro Tips

  • Stir the ice cream in a bowl until spreadable but not liquid. It should hold its shape on a spoon.
  • Freeze for 45 minutes between the first ice cream layer and the cherry filling. This partial freeze keeps the layers from mixing.
  • Freeze at least 3 hours after the final layer before slicing. Longer is better for clean cuts.
  • Dip your knife in hot water between slices for the cleanest, most defined layers.

Variations

  • Blueberry version: Swap cherry pie filling for blueberry pie filling and use a graham cracker crust.
  • Chocolate cherry: Use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla for a Black Forest-inspired pie.
  • Brownie crust: Press crumbled brownie pieces into the bottom of the pan instead of cookie crumbs for a fudgy base.

Ingredients

1 0.9
QUART L VANILLA ICE CREAM
soften slightly *
1 1
8-INCH 8-INCH PIE SHELL (9 INCH)
cookie crumb
1 1
1
X WHIPPED CREAM
optional *

Directions

In mixing bowl stir half of the ice cream until of spreading consistency; spread evenly in pie crust.

Top with half of the cherry pie filling.

Freeze until filling is partially frozen, about 45 minutes.

Stir remaining ice cream to spreading consistency; spread over partially frozen pie filling in crust.

Freeze until firm, at least 3 hours. Just before serving, top with remaining pie filling.

Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 25g (0.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 109 51% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
 
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