{"id":3336,"date":"2016-03-08T06:45:31","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T12:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=3336"},"modified":"2022-05-23T12:38:26","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T17:38:26","slug":"mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-brownie-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-brownie-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Brownie Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"

An easy to make brownie crust topped with Blue Bunny\u00ae Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream and chocolate ganache.  This Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Brownie Pie is guaranteed to be your new favorite dessert for spring!<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Mint<\/p>\n

When I was growing up, it was almost guaranteed that a container of Blue Bunny\u00ae ice cream made its way into our shopping cart.  A favorite of mine was always the Mint Chocolate Chip, but our family always went crazy over the Bunny Tracks\u00ae or Homemade Vanilla flavors too.  Even though I’m older now, when Spring gets close and the weather starts to warm up there is nothing I crave more than a huge bowl of ice cream.<\/p>\n

But of course, I decided to take things a little further and make an ice cream pie.  Because the only thing better than a bowl of ice cream is when you top it on a homemade brownie and then add more chocolate.  Oh yes.<\/p>\n

\"Blue<\/p>\n

So when I was at Walmart this past weekend, I picked up a container of the Mint Chocolate Chip and the Homemade Vanilla Blue Bunny\u00ae ice cream.  Their new clear containers are so perfect too because you can actually see all of the swirls in the ice cream and what you’re actually getting!<\/p>\n

Once I got home, I got to work on this mint chocolate chip ice cream brownie pie.<\/p>\n

\"Mint<\/p>\n

You’ll start out with my favorite easy brownie recipe, just one bowl and simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand.  Once you mix it up, you’ll pour it into a springform pan and bake it for about 20-25 minutes.  I prefer a springform pan when it comes to recipes like this one because it makes it much easier to remove it from the pan.<\/p>\n

Then comes the Blue Bunny\u00ae Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!  I like to set the ice cream out on the counter for about 20 minutes and then scoop it out into a large mixing bowl and mix it up just a bit.  Just make sure not to leave it out too long or over mix it.  Once it’s softened a bit, you’ll scoop it over the cooled brownie crust and smooth it out.<\/p>\n

Then, just cover up the ice cream pie and pop it into the freezer for about 3-4 hours or until it’s firmed up again.<\/p>\n

\"Mint<\/p>\n

And the last part?  The chocolate ganache.  You can certainly leave it off if you prefer, but it’s actually super easy to make!  Just a little bit of chopped semisweet chocolate and some heavy cream is all you need.  You’ll heat the heavy cream in the microwave for about 45 seconds then pour it over the chopped chocolate, let that sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until it all comes together in one smooth chocolate ganache.  When adding the ganache to the pie, I find that it’s easiest to use an angled spatula to smooth the top out.<\/p>\n

You’ll need to let the pie freeze for another hour or two so the ganache can firm up a bit, overnight is even better.  If you let it freeze overnight, you may need to let it sit on the counter for a few minutes to make it easier to slice.  Also, running a knife around the edges will help too when you release it from the pan.<\/p>\n

One other great thing about this ice cream pie?  You can change the flavor of ice cream to anything you prefer!  A few of my other personal favorites are Blue Bunny\u00ae Homemade Vanilla, Bunny Tracks\u00ae, and Super Chunky Cookie Dough\u00ae!  Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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