pumpkin ice cream pie

Earlier this week I made Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie. It was so delish! In the south I guess this works, because  fall is never too chilly. I wanted to share, it's super easy, and something great to have for guest. Let me know what you think!

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie

Filling:

1 qt. vanilla ice cream                             ¼ tsp. nutmeg

1 c. canned pumpkin                              ¼ tsp. salt

½ c. brown sugar                                   Pecan halves for garnish (optional)

1 tsp. cinnamon

Stir ice cream until softened; Add pumpkin and remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.  Pour into graham cracker crust.  Trim with swirls of pecans.  Freeze 4 to 5 hours.

Graham Cracker Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs           ¼ tsp. cinnamon

¼ c. sugar                                             ¼ tsp. nutmeg

1/8 tsp. salt                                           ½ c. butter, melted

Combine crumbs with all ingredients.  When blended, press into a buttered 9-inch pie pan.  Chill until firm.