Even today, my grandmother remains one of the best cooks I know. From appetizers to desserts her food never ceases to amaze me. Many of my memories consist of spending long hours with her in the kitchen serving as her side kick when she needed someone to crack the eggs or butter the pan. Having served as my mentor, my grandmother taught me most of what I know about cooking. The one dish of hers that I often recall is her unique ice cream sandwich pie or what I like to call the “Ice Cream Dream”. This flavorful dish takes a frozen dessert to a whole new level. Requiring nothing but a 9×13 dish and a freezer, nearly anyone can make it. The “Ice Cream Dream” is perfect for a hot summers day and a great way to follow up dinner. I can promise your inner sweet tooth will not be let down.
Serving size: 18
Time: 25 minute prep; 30 minutes to freeze
Ingredients
- 1 12 count box Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sandwiches (or any preferred brand)
- 1 12 ounce tub fat-free frozen whipped topping
- 1 16 ounce pkg. frozen sweetened strawberries or fresh strawberries (fresh strawberries preferred)
- 1 jar hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
Directions
- In a 9×13 dish, line the bottom of dish with ice cream sandwiches
- Spread the thawed frozen/or fresh strawberries over sandwiches
- Spread frozen whipped cream topping over frozen strawberries
- Freeze pie for 30 minutes
- Warm fudge in microwave for 30 seconds
- Top with fresh strawberries and hot fudge before serving
I definitely understand how you feel- my grandma is one of the best bakers that I know! I am a huge ice cream and strawberry lover and needless to say this recipe really does sound like an ice cream dream. I literally want to eat this right now.. my mouth was watering as I read it!
This sounds so good, I want to try the recipe!
I love the way you brought your grandma into the intro because I know my grandma is the same way. I am obsessed with ice cream in the summer so this seems like the perfect sweet treat on a hot day.
Incredibly easy recipe. Once I had all the ingredients it took me less than 20 minutes to prepare, and the result is I now have more dessert than I know what to do with (not the worst problem in the world). The strawberries were definitely necessary to tone down the richness brought by the other ingredients. I made sure to use all of them. Overall, great recipe. Nice work!