Double strawberry ice cream pie - bon appetit

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGraham cracker crumbs
6tablespoons(3/4 stick) butter, melted
2tablespoonsSugar
1pintStrawberry ice cream, slightly softened
1pintVanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1pack(16-oz) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed, undrained
16largesMarshmallows
2Egg whites, room temp.
¼cupSugar
tablespoonSalt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar and press into 9-inch-diameter pie pan with 1½-inch high sides. Bake until edges begin to darken, about 8 minutes. Cool completely.

Spoon strawberry ice cream evenly into crust. Freeze 25 minutes.

Spread vanilla ice cream over. Cover tightly and freeze until firm, about I hour. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.) Strain 2 T juice from strawberries. Stir marshmallows with juice in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, beat whites in medium bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add ¼ cup sugar and salt and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold in cooled marshmallows. Spread over ice cream. Cover and freeze until ready to serve. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate thawed berries.) Serve pie, topping each piece with spoonful of strawberries.

Bon Appetit/August/89 Scanned & fixed by Di and Gary