Bring the taste of your favorite outdoor treat to the dessert table with this smores ice cream pie. Made with chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows, this pie has all of your smore favorites in every slice!
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All of your favorite things about smores, but without the heat! While I have numerous smore flavored recipes like my S'mores Snack Mix, Easy Oven Broiled Smores, and Smores Pie, this no bake smore dessert is fabulous for so many reasons.
Enjoy a slice on the hottest day of summer to keep yourself feeling cool, and you'll find yourself singing praises through every bite.
No bake pies are fabulous options for any time of the year but smores flavors are totally built for summer. (Kind of like this No Bake Kool Aid Pie).
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy to make. The steps needed to make this Smores Ice Cream Pie are simple enough that you can grab the kids and have them help. It's novice-friendly and perfect for beginner bakers!
- Simple ingredients. We won't need much to make this pie, and we will be using simple and basic ingredients in this recipe too. It's pretty similar to a standard No Bake Cool Whip Cheesecake, but with a few tasty additions.
- It comes together quickly. The hardest part about this pie is the waiting as it chills, so I prefer to make it the night before so I can sleep through all of that boring waiting time. The actual pie-making part- takes only a few minutes.
🛒 Ingredients
Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese gives the pie a richer, cheesecake-like texture and helps the filling stay stable.
Marshmallow fluff: Adds sweetness and structure, helping the pie set properly without baking. If you have fluff leftover, consider trying some Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff.
Chocolate ice cream: Use a softened chocolate ice cream so it mixes smoothly into the filling.
Graham cracker crust: A simple mix of graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar creates the base. Homemade or store-bought both work.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Graham Cracker Crust: You can save time by using a store-bought graham cracker crust. Just note that you may have extra filling, but not quite enough to make a full second pie.
Ice Cream Flavors: Swap in different ice cream flavors for fun variations. Strawberry for a strawberries-and-cream twist, or rocky road for extra marshmallows and texture.
Crust Options: This filling also tastes incredible in an Oreo pie crust for a richer, chocolatey version.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand ingredients. Generic graham crackers, marshmallow fluff, whipped topping, and ice cream taste great and cost much less than name brands.
Make your own crumbs. Crush leftover graham crackers, cereal crumbs, or even plain cookies instead of buying pre-made crumbs.
Stretch the recipe. Serve slices with inexpensive add-ons like chocolate syrup, extra whipped topping, or fresh banana slices to make it feel more filling without adding cost.
🥄 Instructions for Smores Ice Cream Pie
Step 1: Add the graham crackers to a food processor (Image 1).
Step 2: Blend until fine crumbs (Image 2).
Step 3: Add in the butter and sugar (Image 3).
Step 4: Mix again until the crumbs look wet and combined (Image 4).
Step 5: Press the crumbs into the bottom and sides of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan (Image 5).
Step 6: Place into the fridge for at least 30 minutes or freeze it for as long as it takes for you to make the filling.
Step 7: Add your cream cheese and marshmallow fluff to a large mixing bowl (Image 6).
Step 8: Whip them together using an electric hand mixer (Image 7).
Step 9: Add in the chocolate ice cream (Image 8).
Step 10: Mix together until combined (Image 9).
Step 11: Add the whipped topping (Image 10).
Step 12: Mix together until well incorporated (Image 11).
Step 13: Pour the filling into the pie crust (Image 12).
Step 14: Place in freezer for 4 hours to set. Remove the ring from the springform pan (Images 13 & 14).
Step 15: Slice and serve topped with whipped cream.
Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Prep Tip. Before you start, make sure your cream cheese is soft. You can leave it out to warm up while your ice cream stays frozen. The ice cream should be soft like soft-serve, easy to blend but not too melted.
- Topping Idea. For a tasty finish, try adding toasted marshmallows on top of your pie. Just place marshmallows on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil them for about a minute on High. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning!
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Keep the Smores Ice Cream Pie tightly covered and stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. For best texture, let slices rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Make Ahead: This pie is perfect for preparing in advance. Assemble it fully, cover well, and freeze for several hours or overnight. Add whipped topping or garnishes right before serving.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve this frozen pie with fresh berries, sliced bananas, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce. It also pairs well with hot coffee, cocoa, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a simple, satisfying dessert plate.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
If kept well covered in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container, you can expect your pie to freeze well for up to 8 days. After that, you may experience flavorless or freezer burn, but the pie should "technically" be good for weeks if kept properly stored.
Serve this pie up on a hot day in summer, for fall holidays, Easter, and all the days in between. There's never a bad time to enjoy the taste of smores, and this pie is perfect for warmer weather and staying indoors.
If you don't allow your pie the proper amount of time to freeze, it may not set completely. You are working with thawed cream cheese and softened ice cream; it will take a MINIMUM of 4 hours to firm up and freeze to the point where you can slice the pie. For best results, make it the night before serving.
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📖 Recipe
Smores Ice Cream Pie
Equipment
- Food Processor *optional
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs - ($0.74)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted - ($0.74)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar - ($0.05)
Pie Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened - ($1.86)
- 7 ounce marshmallow fluff - ($1.57)
- 2 cups chocolate ice cream, softened - ($0.86)
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed - ($1.07)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust. Add the graham crackers to a food processor and blend until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter and sugar, then pulse again until the mixture looks evenly moistened.
- Chill the crust. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of an 8- or 9-inch springform pan. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or freeze while preparing the filling.
- Mix the base. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until smooth and fluffy.
- Add ice cream. Stir in the softened chocolate ice cream until fully combined and no streaks remain.
- Fold gently. Fold in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated, keeping the mixture light and airy.
- Assemble and freeze. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve. Slice and serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Shortcut Option. A store-bought graham cracker crust works well, though you may have extra filling.
- Flavor Variations. Swap the chocolate ice cream for strawberry, vanilla, or rocky road for a different twist.
- Texture Tip. Soften cream cheese fully, but keep ice cream at a soft-serve consistency for easier mixing.
- Toasted Finish. For a toasted marshmallow look, broil large marshmallows on a foil-lined baking sheet for up to 1 minute, watching closely to avoid burning.
Nutritional Information
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