Ice Cream Pie with Rice Krispie Crust

This easy Ice Cream Pie with Rice Krispie Crust combines a chewy cereal crust, creamy ice cream, and rich hot fudge for a fun frozen dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Freeze Time, divided2

Total Time2 20

Servings:

Calories: 515kcal

Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove the skillet from the heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
Transfer the Rice Krispies mixture to the prepared pie dish and use the back of a lightly greased spoon or spatula to firmly press it across the bottom and up the sides, creating an even crust. Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm.
Let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes until it's easy to scoop.
Add individual scoops to the frozen crust and spread them into an even layer with a spatula. Return the pie to the freezer until the ice cream is firm, 30 minutes to an hour.
Spread the room-temperature hot fudge topping evenly over the frozen ice cream, then top with whipped topping and rainbow sprinkles.
Freeze for another 30 to 60 minutes, or until the toppings are set and the pie is firm enough to slice.
Let the pie sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Build a sturdy crust: Press the Rice Krispies mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish using a lightly greased spoon or measuring cup to help the pie hold its shape when sliced.
Freeze between layers: Freeze the crust before adding the ice cream, then freeze the ice cream again before spreading on the hot fudge to keep the layers neat and well defined.
Keep the layers even: Spread the softened ice cream all the way to the edges and smooth the top before freezing so every slice has an even balance of crust, ice cream, and toppings.
Finish with the toppings: Use room-temperature hot fudge so it spreads easily without melting the ice cream, then add the whipped topping and sprinkles before the final freeze.
Plan for freezer space: Clear a flat spot in your freezer before assembling the pie so it can freeze level and undisturbed between layers.
Storage: Store in freezer tightly wrapped or in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks, although it's best enjoyed within the first week.