Orange Chocolate Ice Cream Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this orange chocolate ice cream pie I've been making lately. It's such a showstopper dessert, yet honestly, it comes together faster than you'd think with just 45 minutes total from start to finish. The combination of bright citrus and rich chocolate is absolutely dreamy, and the best part is that oranges are packed with vitamin C to support your immune system. I love serving this at dinner parties because guests are always amazed, but really it's one of the easiest pies you can make. The homemade ice cream filling is silky smooth, and there's something so satisfying about making it from scratch without any fancy equipment needed.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 200 mlwhole milk
- 800 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gbrown sugar
- 4 gorange zest
- 120 mlorange juice
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 400 gsemisweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Line the crust with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Make the crust by combining the sugar, cocoa powder, and butter in a bowl. Mix until crumbly, then press into a pie dish.
Tip: Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- 3
Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Tip: Allow the crust to cool completely.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Whisk in the orange zest for added flavor.
- 5
Combine the cocoa powder and sugar in a separate bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Tip: Add the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth.
- 6
Pour the cream mixture into the cooled crust.
Tip: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cream mixture.
- 7
Cover the pie with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Tip: Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- 8
Serve and enjoy!
Tip: Optional: top with whipped cream and orange slices.
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