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Jefferson County Recipe of the Day: Fudge-Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

A sweet & delicious dessert!

Fudge-Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients

1 package chocolate-fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup vanilla chips
1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 pint peppermint ice cream, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions

~Preheat oven at 350°.

~Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Stir in vanilla and bittersweet chips. Spread onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Gently press down center of crust if necessary. Cool completely on a wire rack.

~Drizzle caramel topping over crust. Spread evenly with ice cream. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.

~Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

~Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream, confectioners’ sugar and extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over ice cream. Sprinkle with crushed peppermints.