Peaches and Cream Freezer Pie

A twist on the classic icebox pie, this recipe uses fresh peaches, vanilla ice cream and gingersnaps before being topped with a decadent almond brittle.

peaches and cream freezer pie
Makes: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

Pie

  • 2 cups gingersnap crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Almond Brittle

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Combine cookie crumbs and butter. Line a standard loaf pan with plastic wrap. Press crumb mixture into pan.
  2. Combine ice cream, peaches and extract until well mixed. Spoon over crumb mixture. Freeze for several hours.
  3. In a heavy saucepan, combine all brittle ingredients. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and almonds are lightly browned. Spoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
  4. When pie is fully frozen, turn out and slice onto serving plates. Sprinkle with almond brittle.

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