By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 4, 2022
Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie is the perfect summer sweet treat, and it’s made with only three ingredients! This is such a simple way to make an ice cream dessert for your family. It’s sure to please!
Why We Love This Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie Recipe
This easy mint chocolate chip ice cream pie recipe has quickly become a family favorite. You only need three ingredients: ice cream (flavor of your choice), Cool Whip (regular or lite), and a pre-made pie crust to make it as simple as possible.
- Homemade . Who wouldn’t want to make ice cream pie at home? It tastes just like the ones from the ice cream shop!
- Easy. This is surprisingly easy to make and requires no cooking. You only need 3 ingredients, plus a pre-made cookie crust.
- Customizable . Once you know how to make this recipe, it can be made in any flavor! Mint chocolate chip is so good, but it’s fun to try other options too.
Variations on Mint Chocolate Chip Pie
Because this ice cream pie is just so easy, it’s also easy to change up the flavor. Just swap out the mint chocolate chip ice cream for your favorite flavor, like vanilla, pumpkin , or red velvet ! We used a chocolate cookie crust, but you can use a graham cracker crust , or any pre-made pie crust.
How to Store
Store leftover mint chocolate chip ice cream pie tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Serving Suggestions
Depending on the flavors you use for your ice cream pie, there are so many topping options. We love ours topped with whipped cream , chocolate fudge sauce or magic shell , caramel sauce , shaved chocolate, chopped nuts, maraschino cherries, crushed Oreos, or chocolate sprinkles.
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- Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
- Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie
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Notes from the Test Kitchen
- A handheld electric mixer is ideal for blending the ice cream and Cool Whip. But you can use a stand mixer, or even mix by hand if needed.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours to let it set.
- To get clean slices, run your knife under hot water for a few seconds, and wipe to dry between slices.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream 946 grams (¼ gallon)
- ▢ 4 ounces Cool Whip 113 grams, thawed (½ standard container) – see note
- ▢ 1 chocolate cookie pie crust 170 grams
Toppings (optional)
- ▢ ¼ cup hot fudge 80 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup caramel sauce 80 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped nuts 30 grams, optional (walnuts, pecans or pistachios)
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Instructions
- Take the ice cream out of the freezer 15 minutes ahead of time, so that ice cream is easier to work with.
- Use a hand mixer to blend the Cool Whip and Ice Cream together until uniform. 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream, 4 ounces Cool Whip
- Spread the mixture into the pre-made pie crust. Smooth with a spatula or the plastic lid from the crust. 1 chocolate cookie pie crust
- Drizzle the pie with optional toppings like chocolate or caramel sauce and sprinkle with optional chopped nuts. ¼ cup hot fudge, ¼ cup chopped nuts, ¼ cup caramel sauce
- Cover with the crust lid and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Cut and serve!
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie Step by Step
Blend the Ice Cream: Take 1 quart of mint chocolate chip ice cream out of the freezer 15 minutes ahead of time, so that the ice cream is easier to work with. Use a hand mixer to blend 4 ounces of Cool Whip and the softened ice cream together until uniform.
Fill the Pie: Spread the mixture into a pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust. Smooth with a spatula or the plastic lid from the crust.
Top the Pie: Drizzle the pie with optional toppings like ¼ cup of hot fudge or caramel sauce and sprinkle with an optional ¼ cup of chopped nuts.
Chill and Serve: Cover with the crust lid and freeze for at least 2 hours. Cut and serve!
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream 946 grams (¼ gallon)
- 4 ounces Cool Whip 113 grams, thawed (½ standard container) - see note
- 1 chocolate cookie pie crust 170 grams
Toppings (optional)
- ¼ cup hot fudge 80 grams
- ¼ cup caramel sauce 80 grams
- ¼ cup chopped nuts 30 grams, optional (walnuts, pecans or pistachios)
Instructions
- Take the ice cream out of the freezer 15 minutes ahead of time, so that ice cream is easier to work with.
- Use a hand mixer to blend the Cool Whip and Ice Cream together until uniform. 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream, 4 ounces Cool Whip
- Spread the mixture into the pre-made pie crust. Smooth with a spatula or the plastic lid from the crust. 1 chocolate cookie pie crust
- Drizzle the pie with optional toppings like chocolate or caramel sauce and sprinkle with optional chopped nuts. ¼ cup hot fudge, ¼ cup chopped nuts, ¼ cup caramel sauce
- Cover with the crust lid and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Cut and serve!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
