Easy Vegan Ice Cream Pie (No Bake, Versatile)

Never feel deprived of decadent dessert again! This easy vegan ice cream pie recipe is nostalgic comfort food at its finest…and versatile to adapt to your favorite flavor.

Slice of oreo-flavored easy vegan ice cream pie.

And the recipe is SO versatile! You can use any ice cream flavor, or even mix flavors! Don’t like chocolate? You can even substitute vanilla sandwich cookies in the crust. Feeling festive? Decorate the ice cream cake top with tasty treats that represent the ice cream flavor.

Inspiration for this Vegan Ice Cream Pie Recipe

Growing up, my parents made a mint chocolate ice cream dessert every year for Christmas night. In fact, they still do 40 years later! And no matter who is celebrating the holiday at our table, this ice cream dessert is always a huge crowdpleaser. So of course, I had to veganize it!

My parents always makes this frozen dessert with peppermint ice cream, the kind with little pieces of peppermint candy. Having tried a handful of vegan ice cream options, our current favorite for this pie is Breyer’s almond milk ice cream—either the mint chip or cookies & cream. We also love Trader Joe’s cherry chocolate chip…you really can’t go wrong!

Flavor & Topping Variations

  • Oreo cookies for cookies & cream ice cream
  • Thin Mints for mint chip ice cream
  • Unreal peanut butter cups on top of chocolate peanut butter ice cream
  • Fruit or chocolate chips on top of vanilla or fruit-flavored ice cream

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Enjoy this recipe; I would love to hear what you think! Please rate and review below once you have tried it!

Cheers!

Jenn

Easy Vegan Ice Cream Pie

Jennifer Freedman
This plant-based frozen dessert is always a crowdpleaser. Use your favorite ice cream flavor and get creative with toppings.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
freeze time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 609 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos or Trader Joe's O's
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons plant-based butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 quart or 3 pints plant-based ice cream of choice, softened
  • 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
  • optional toppings: Oreos, fruit, thin mints, vegan whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Spray or grease pie pan.
  • Crush cookies either with food processor or hand crushed in sealed plastic bag. Do not over process.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter.
  • Combine crushed cookies and melted butter (either in food processor or in bag).
  • Press cookie mixture into 9 inch round dish on bottom and sides. Freeze until hardened, at least 20 minutes.
  • Spread slightly softened ice cream over crust. Cover and freeze again, at least 30 minutes.
  • Make chocolate sauce: combine remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, chocolate chips, and milk. Melt on stove or in microwave (about 30 seconds). Allow to cool completely.
  • Drizzle chocolate sauce over ice cream pie. Add optional decorations (see notes below). Cover and freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Slice pie into wedges and serve.

Video

Notes

Pie can be made 3 days ahead.
Topping ideas:
  • Oreo cookies for cookies & cream ice cream
  • Thin Mints for mint chip ice cream
  • Unreal peanut butter cups on top of chocolate peanut butter ice cream
  • Fruit or chocolate chips on top of vanilla or fruit-flavored ice cream
Freeze leftovers for up to 6 months in air tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 9gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 327mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 3gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 1028IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 6mg
Keyword plant-based dessert, vegan dessert, vegan ice cream cake, vegan ice cream pie
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