This easy Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Pie pairs a decadent hot cocoa cookie crust with a homemade sweet cream ice cream. It's my twist on a mug of hot chocolate topped with loads of whipped cream—a frozen, delicious twist. And it will knock the socks off your holiday guests!
Now, you all know that I love to bake from scratch. But sometimes—especially around the holidays, when things get really busy and there are SO MANY parties to attend—I need a shortcut. For this recipe, it's NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Hot Cocoa Cookie Dough: cocoa cookies with a marshmallow filling. Yowza.
This break-and-bake cookie dough is new and available through December: you can find it in Walmart's refrigerated section (look for the yellow NESTLÉ® packages), with the ready-to-bake items.
This cookie dough makes an easy crust for an ice cream pie. The ice cream is made from scratch but it's super simple, too. Just a few basic ingredients and this Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Pie will come together in no time!
I'd say this pie serves at least eight people. But it's super rich and decadent, so I think you could serve up to 12 people and they'd feel satisfied and happy!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap the hot cocoa cookie dough and press it evenly into an ungreased pie plate, pressing the dough up the sides a bit. Don't press the dough too thin or it will dry out when you bake it. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Check out that marshmallow, swirling through the crust!
Put the sugar, evaporated milk, and whole milk into a bowl. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. (My machine took about 25 minutes of churning.) Once the ice cream is ready, it will be a thick, soft-serve consistency.
Spoon the ice cream into the baked, completely cooled cookie crust. I spread it so that it looked like a swirl of whipped cream on top of a mug of hot cocoa.
And then garnish with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips.
Cover the pie with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for six hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish each slice with additional mini morsels, if desired.
If you're planning to give this Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Pie as a gift, try decorating it with one of these cool NESTLÉ® printables.
You can download these or other printables for free here. Whether you're making my Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Pie or just a batch of hot cocoa cookies to bring to a holiday exchange, these cute printables are fabulous!
No matter what sweet treats you're making this holiday season, NESTLÉ® has all your baking needs covered. To get even more holiday recipe inspiration, check out the NESTLÉ® Flavorful Moments and Very Best Baking Pinterest boards. You can also follow NESTLÉ® on Facebook and Instagram.
What are your favorite recipes to make during the busy holiday season? Share your recipe with us in the comments below.
This looks so yummy! And thanks for the printable labels as well. I love ice cream, especially in the cold winter months (I know I'm weird). I can't wait to try this!
I love ice cream in cold weather, too, you're. It alone!
Oh my!!!! Thus pie looks AMAZING!!!! I am definitely making this one soon! My kiddos are going to LOVE it! Thanks!
I can't WAIT to make this!!
This recipe looked so good, the pie is making me hungry. I am going to make it this coming weekend. I thank you so much for the share.
omg this looks so delicious!
Oh my does this look extremely good. A nice holiday treat!
This is thinking outside the box! Great job with this post and the ingredients! Love, love.
What a wonderful holiday treat...that looks delicious!
I was looking for a new pie recipe to make for Christmas and I found it. My grandson's favorite pie is chocolate. I'm sure he will love this.
This looks like something I'd like Santa to bring for me on Christmas morning. Sounds amazing!
What a fun way to use that cookie dough. I'd love a slice it looks great!
What a great way to use that awesome cookie dough! I'd love a slice, it looks great!
Oh my gosh, I need to look for this cookie dough! This pie looks out of this world good!!
Very smart to use cookie dough! This pie looks perfect!
Perfect, what a great recipe for the holidays or anytime!!
Love the printable labels and my kids will absolutely go crazy for this pie....ok I admit, I will too! Looks so yum!
Scratch cooking is the best. But! Occasionally, shortcuts must do. This pie looks so pretty and delicious. Perfect for a holiday party!
Oh this sounds absolutely heavenly! My kids would LOVE this!
I love your new take on hot cocoa - perfect in pie form.
This recipe looks so good. Love the idea of using cookie dough as the crust for the pie! Thanks for the printable labels too!
This is going to the top of my must make list!