This is a wonderful pumpkin pie with a delicious twist. It 's made with all the right pumpkin fixings: pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. But at the last minute, vanilla ice cream is folded into the filling, and the pie is slipped in
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
PREPARATION:
Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, and spices with a rotary beater. Blend in ice cream. Pour into pie shell. Freeze until firm. Serve frozen, garnished with whipped cream and walnut halves.