Easy Vegan Ice Cream Pie (Versatile, No Bake)
Never feel deprived of decadent dessert again! This easy vegan ice cream pie recipe is nostalgic comfort food at its finest.
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 crowd-pleaser. 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!
Because the recipe is 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 top with tasty treats that represent the ice cream flavor.
Topping ideas for this vegan ice cream pie:
- 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
Some call it a vegan ice cream cake, others a vegan ice cream pie. But they always call for it:)…
Indulgent? Yes! Worth it? Absolutely.
If you love this Vegan Ice Cream Pie recipe, you might like:
- Vegan Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
- Trader Joe’s Vegan Desserts that are Worth It!
Easy Vegan Ice Cream Pie
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 ounces plant-based milk
Instructions
- Crush cookies either with food processor or hand crushed in bag. Do not over process.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter.
- Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press 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.
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Notes
- 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
Enjoy this recipe; I would love to hear what you think! Please rate and review once you have tried it!
For more easy recipes, check out my vegan creations here!
Cheers!
Jenn
What an amazing ice cream pie this is!
Thanks Keri!
This is a great variation of the traditional pie. I love ice cream any season of the year! What a delicious recipe!
Thank you Natalia, I agree! 🙂
So sweet and delicious!