DELICIOUSLY DECADENT FROZEN COFFEE PIE

 

I found this recipe in my old recipe box I keep up high in my kitchen.

I hadn't made it in at least 15-20 years but I decided it would make the perfect pie for a "Paint and Pie" event at work today for our Professional Development day. It's easy to make although you do have to stand at the stove for a bit. I knew my work colleagues would love it.  We combined our training today with a fun paint session led by our social worker we're saying "good-bye" to as she has taken a different job.  She is also an artist and we had a blast working on the painting and trying all kinds of different pies, both sweet and savory.

Since I love coffee, this pie really appeals to me!

COFFEE ICE CREAM PIE

2 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate

1/4 c. butter, cubed

(I use Earth Balance original, a vegan butter)

1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk

1/2 c. sugar

(I use raw sugar)

1 pint coffee ice cream, thawed

(I used oat milk coffee chocolate swirl ice cream)

1 graham cracker crust (8 inches)

(original recipe calls for chocolate crust)

1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

(I use Light Cool Whip)

1/4 c. slivered almonds or chopped pecans

• In a heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat.
• Stir in the milk and sugar.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. 
• Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened.  
• Remove from heat; cool completely.
• Spoon the ice cream into the crust.  Spread evenly.
• Stir the sauce, then spread over the ice cream. 
• Freeze for about 15-20 minutes then spoon whipped topping over the top.
• Sprinkle with the almonds or pecans.
• Freeze and take out about 15 min before serving. 

TIP:  something the original recipe doesn't include, is drizzling chocolate syrup on top or sprinkling shaved bittersweet chocolate over the top.  I chose the shaved bittersweet chocolate and it was a hit!

This pie goes great with a steaming mug of coffee or tea.

ENJOY!

as with all of the posts under the "faithfixes" label, you do have permission to copy and  print out this recipe.