Frozen Mud Pie
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Here's one of those "looks like you fussed" desserts that is so easy it's become a standard for me. I love the mocha version, but pure chocolate lovers may prefer using chocolate chip ice cream. The cookie crust is a snap to make.
-Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Freezer
TIME: Prep: 40 min. + freezing
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, optional
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 cups chocolate chip or coffee ice cream, softened
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, divided
- Additional cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, optional
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar if desired. Stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Spoon 2 cups ice cream into crust. Drizzle with half the chocolate syrup; swirl with knife. Carefully top with remaining ice cream. Drizzle with remaining syrup; swirl with a knife. Cover and freeze until firm.
Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whole cookies if desired. Yield: 8 servings.