I don't claim to be a great cook or to have any original recipes. I love collecting new and interesting recipes and I especially love all my old favorites that I have used over the years. Many recipes are from family and friends and I love them because every time I use them I am reminded of that person and/or some great memories that are attached. I am using this format to begin to put all my recipes in one place. I have attempted this in many different ways but none have been very successful. I am hoping that this will do the trick. Right now for recipes I reference a few different cookbooks, a small 3x5 card box, and a large plastic tub with loose papers. Not a great system. This is my new leaf. Ideally, every day I can put at least one of my recipes into this blog. This will make it so easy and quick for me to refer to and also to share my favorites with friends and family who ask for recipes.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Strawberry-Heath Bar Ice Cream Pie

1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened (not melted)
1 9 inch graham cracker pie crust
1 c toffee bits
1 c heavy whipping cream, chilled
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries (optional garnish)

Spread half of softened ice cream across bottom of prepared crust (drop it in small flat portions)
Smooth with rubber spatula
Sprinkle 1/2 c toffee bits over top of ice cream layer
Add another layer of ice cream and toffee using the rest of each.
Place in freezer while preparing whipped topping

Combine whipping cream, powdered sugar and extract in large bowl.
Beat until cream holds soft peaks.
Remove pie from freezer and top with whipping cream; spread evenly over pie
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until frozen, at least 3 hours or up to one or two weeks.
After pie is frozen you can also cover with foil on top of the plastic wrap
Soften pie slightly before cutting and serving.
Serve with fresh strawberries on each piece and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

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