1 pre-made pie crust (graham cracker or chocolate)
1 qt. ice cream (any flavor)
Assorted candy, nuts, cookies, etc.
Sauce (hot fudge, caramel, etc.)
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries (opt.)

1. Take favorite flavor of ice cream from freezer to soften for about 15 minutes.

2. Spoon ice cream into pie crust until about half full.

3. Chop favorite candy, nuts and/or cookies into small pieces using a kitchen mallet or food processor.

4. Sprinkle these pieces on top of ice cream layer.

5. Finish filling pie shell with ice cream.

6. Garnish top of pie with whipped cream, sauce, cherries, candy, nuts, and/or cookies.

7. Re-freeze for 2 to 3 hours. Serves 6 to 8 people.

VARIATIONS:

Blend ice cream with Cool Whip before filling pie rust. Heat sauce and add just before serving.

FAVORITE PIES:

BUTTER PECAN PIE:

Graham cracker pie crust
Butter pecan ice cream
Hot caramel sauce
Heath & Butterfinger bars
Crushed pecans

OREO PIE:

Chocolate pie crust
Cookies 'n cream ice cream
Hot fudge sauce
Crushed Oreos and peanuts

PEPPERMINT PIE:

Chocolate pie crust
Peppermint ice cream
Hot fudge sauce
Crushed candy canes
Crushed chocolate bars

BANANA SPLIT PIE:

Graham cracker pie crust
Neapolitan ice cream
Hot fudge sauce
Strawberry sauce
Pineapple sauce
Sliced bananas
Crushed walnuts
Whipped cream
Maraschino cherries