Ingredients
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Crust
20 gingersnaps, crushed (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
1 pint eggnog ice cream or 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon brandy
1 cup heavy cream (whipping)
whipped cream (for decoration)
Preparation
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Crust: In a bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter or margarine. Press over bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie pan. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
Filling: Spoon softened ice cream over chilled crust. Smooth surface with back of a spoon. Cover with foil or plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
In a bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and rum or brandy; set aside.
In another bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Spread over ice cream. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
For ease in serving: For easier slicing, remove from freezer and place in refrigerator 10 to 20 minutes before serving.
Decorate with additional whipped cream if desired.
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