Introducing the Drumstick Ice Cream Pie — the ultimate summer dessert mashup! Inspired by the classic chocolate-dipped ice cream cone, this no-bake treat layers a crunchy waffle cone crust with creamy vanilla ice cream, caramel, a chocolate ganache, and a generous sprinkle of crushed peanuts. It’s cool, nostalgic, and perfect for sunny days. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just need a sweet way to beat the heat, this pie brings all the fun of a drumstick cone in sliceable, shareable form.
Summer and the Drumstick Ice Cream Pie are a match made in dessert heaven. With its cool, creamy layers and classic cone-inspired crunch, this pie captures everything we love about the season—sunny afternoons, backyard get-togethers, and that carefree, nostalgic feeling of chasing the ice cream truck.
It’s the kind of treat that belongs at every cookout, picnic, or pool party, offering a refreshing escape from the heat in every slice. Whether you're serving it after a grilled feast or enjoying it on a lazy weekend, this pie is summer sweetness at its best.
Can I make this pie dairy and gluten free?
Yes! Look for dairy and gluten free ingredients, check the packages and you should be good to go. Amazon has gluten free cones and graham crackers, and your local grocery store should have dairy free ice cream and chocolate.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! It’s actually best made in advance so it has time to set in the freezer—perfect for stress-free entertaining.
What kind of ice cream works best?
Classic vanilla mimics the traditional drumstick flavor, but you can mix it up with chocolate, caramel swirl, or even peanut butter ice cream.
If you have a peanut allergy, you can of course leave them out. Substitute with cashews if you are not allergic to them. But, they do make drumstick cones without nuts, so of course it will still be delicious without!
Here's to a fun, relaxing summer by the pool with this delicious pie!
Drumstick Ice Cream Pie - The Perfect Summer Dessert!
This delicious ice cream pie is great for your summer bbq, potluck, or summertime treat!
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 5 waffle cones, crushed
- 3 graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 5 tablespoon melted butter
- Filling:
- 2-3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened and divided
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup peanuts
- Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Topping:
- extra peanuts, chopped
- crushed waffle cone
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix crushed waffle cones, crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- Freeze the crust for 10–15 minutes to set.
- Spread half of the softened vanilla ice cream over the chilled crust in an even layer.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the ice cream and sprinkle with peanuts.
- Spread the remaining vanilla ice cream over the top, smoothing the surface.
- Freeze the pie for at least 15 minutes, or until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips and butter.
- Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy to make ganache.
- When cool, pour ganache over the frozen pie and spread evenly.
- Top with extra chopped peanuts and create a pie crust with crushed waffle cone.
- Chill the pie for another 30 minutes or more, or until the ganache is set.
- Slice into 9 bars and serve frozen.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 555Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 529mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 3gSugar: 47gProtein: 13g
The writer is not a doctor or nutritionist and this nutritional information is just a guideline. Please consult your doctor or nutritionist for more accurate information.