FREEZER PUMPKIN PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUMB CRUST

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make certain to use hard dry gingersnap cookies for the crust, soft cookies will not work, all spices may be adjusted to taste --- cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pie

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon clove
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened but not melted
whipped cream (to garnish top of pie before serving)

Steps:

  • For the crust; combine 1-1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs with powdered sugar and melted butter or margarine.
  • Press firmly into bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake 375 degrees F for 4-5 minutes; cool completely before filling.
  • For the pie; in a bowl combine the first 6 ingredients until blended.
  • Fold in the soft ice cream until thoroughly combined.
  • Spoon into prepared crust.
  • Freeze 8 hours or overnight.
  • Allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 8 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve each piece topped with whipped cream.

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