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Strawberry Ice Cream Pie

This strawberry ice cream pie is an easy summer dessert made with a crunchy walnut crust, strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a rich balsamic drizzle.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 560

Equipment

  • 9- or 10-inch (23- to 25-cm) springform pan

Ingredients

For the nut crust

  • 5 tablespoons (2 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups walnut halves, toasted (see FAQ above) and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated or superfine sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the strawberry ice cream filling

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 pints store-bought or homemade strawberry ice cream, slightly softened
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Make the nut crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Coat the bottom and sides of a 9- or 10-inch (23- to 25-cm) springform pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • In a food processor, pulse the walnuts, until they resemble coarse bread crumbs.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground walnuts, 4 tablespoons butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and use your hands to mix the ingredients until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Press the dough onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared springform pan. The sides of the crust should rise 1/2 to 3/4 inch (12 to 18 mm) up the side of the pan. Refrigerate the crust until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Bake until the crust is browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

    ☞ TESTER TIP: If the crust slips down on the sides of the pan during baking, press it back up with the back of a wooden spoon.

  • Remove the pan from the oven and let the crust cool completely, about 1 hour.

Make the strawberry ice cream filling

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the vinegar to a simmer and cook until it’s reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and pour the syrup into a bowl. Let it cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour, or stash it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
  • Scoop the ice cream into the cooled pie crust. Pop the pie in the freezer for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey and dribble over the ice cream. Drizzle with the balsamic syrup.
  • Release and remove the edges of the springform pan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 226mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g