German Chocolate Lover's Frozen Pie
This German Chocolate Lover's Frozen Pie is one of the easiest desserts you'll make this summer. Who can pass up an ice cold and decadent chocolate ice cream pie? This one is made with a toasted coconut crust and drizzled with caramel sauce, salted peanuts and even more coconut flakes. This is great easy pie recipe to make for a birthday or special occasion you really want them to think back on fondly. It's the best thing in the world when a dessert so delicious is as easy as defrosting ice cream, baking a quick crust, and adorning it with toppings.
Chilling Time1 min
Cooking Time15 min
Total TimeUnder 2 Hours
Kid FriendlyYes
OccasionBirthday
Ingredients
- 1 bag sweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 (1.5-quart) container Breyers® Chocolate Ice Cream
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 2 tablespoon Breyers® Caramel Flavored Ice Cream Sauce
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
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Set aside 1/2 cup of the coconut, then combine remaining coconut with melted butter in a medium mixing bowl. Toss until mixture is evenly moistened, then firmly press into bottom and sides of prepared pie dish. Bake 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Spread 2 Tbsp caramel ice cream sauce evenly over top. Allow the chocolate ice cream to soften at room temperature slightly then spread into cooled crust while smoothing top to form an even layer. Then, sprinkle evenly with remaining coconut and salted peanuts. Repeat a layer of caramel sauce.
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Freeze until pie is firm enough to cut into clean slices. About 1 hour.