Change-of-pace pumpkin pie

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupGraham cracker crumbs
6tablespoonsButter; melted
1pintIce cream, vanilla; softened
1cupPumpkin, canned
¾cupSugar
½teaspoonGinger, ground
½teaspoonCinnamon
1tablespoonSugar
1teaspoonGinger, ground
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonNutmeg
1cupCream, whipping
½teaspoonVanilla
Pecan halves

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

CRUST: Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; press firmly into the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate. Make for 15 minutes at 350øF; cool completely and refrigerate until ready to fill. FILLING: Spread ice cream over crust and freeze until ice cream is firm. Blend the pumpkin, sugar, spices and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture. Spread on top of the ice cream and crust, forming peaks. Place pecans on top. Freeze until set. Soften in refrigerator slightly before serving.

From Scott Welliver, Episoft Systems