Oreo Ice Cream Pie

I love it when my kids help me decide what dessert to make!  We sit down and talk about it and we all try to come up with something delicious (and new) and something that everyone will like.  Believe it or not, this isn't an easy task in my house.  We are all picky dessert eaters. 

A couple of weeks ago we went to Dairy Queen and bought one of their ice cream cakes.  It was delicious, but so expensive.  FOR ICE CREAM!  So my kids and I decided to try our hands at making our own ice cream cake... or pie, rather.  My kids said our version was better.  Yeah.  I love my kids!  And here's the best part... my son said "you totally have to blog this Mom.  It's awesome!"  Do you have to be a blogger to totally appreciate that statement? 

this was easy to make and tasted so delicious!  We just improvised on the ingredients.  You can use whatever flavors you would like, but we are big Oreo Cookie fans here.

Oreo Ice Cream Pie

• 1 1/2 packages Oreo Cookies
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
• Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
• Hot Fudge sauce
• Cool Whip

In a food processor, grind up about 1/2 to 3/4 of a bag of Oreos.  (This depends on how thick you want your crust.)  I didn't measure because I wasn't using a recipe.  But if I can figure it out, anyone can =o)

Mix the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter.  Little helpers are great with this step.

Press the crumb/butter mixture into the bottom and along the sides of a large pie dish.

Let your ice cream sit out on the counter for awhile so it gets soft.  You don't want it to melt, just get soft.  Spread an even layer of ice cream on top of the crust.  Place in the freezer to harden.

In a ziplock bag, add some Oreos and crush with a rolling pin.  Again, little helpers like this step =o)  Don't pulverize them, just break them into smaller pieces.  (She's concentrating - check out her tongue!)

Cover the ice cream layer with a layer of hot fudge sauce.  Sprinkle with crushed Oreos.

Add another layer of softened ice cream and place back into the freezer.

Top with a layer of whipping cream and decorate with more Oreos.  We used the mini Oreos to decorate.

Place back into the freezer and let harden until you are ready to eat it.

It was delicious!!!

Enjoy!

  

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Root Beer Ice Cream

Yep, another root beer recipe.  We loved our root beer float fudge!  And our root beer float cookies were delicious!  And our root beer float popsicles?  heavenly!  But how about root beer ice cream?  Can it be done?

This ice cream was amazing!  My kids gobbled it up so quickly!  We will be making this again very soon!

Root Beer Float Ice Cream

Source: Amanda's Cookin'

* 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

* 2 cups heavy cream

* 1 cup 1% milk

* 4 tsp. root beer extract

* 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Whisk all of the ingredients together and process according to manufacterer's directions.  We have a super easy ice cream maker (thanks to my Mom).

Turn ice cream into a freezer container and freeze overnight (or at least 4 hours.)

It's that easy!

Voila!  Root beer float ice cream.

 

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Firecracker Floats

I haven't done a single thing for the 4th of July =o( Where have I been??? We typically don't do much for the 4th, though. It's always been one of those holidays where I'm frustrated because of all the loud noises that keep waking my kids up! Does that make me grouchy? =o(

But a couple of years ago we started a tradition of going over to some friend's house to watch fireworks. They set up chairs in a row and the kids sit with their blankets on their lap and ohhh and ahhh when Fred lights off the plethora of fireworks. It's low key but a ton of fun. Here are some pictures from last year.


This year I figured I should do more than that (ya think???) So we made Firecracker Floats. I saw the idea in the June/July issue of Taste of Home Magazine. I love that magazine (thanks to winning a years subscription from Tiffanee.) Thanks, Tiffanee!

My kids (and their friends) loved them!

Super easy to make. Scoop a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass. Sprinkle with Pop Rocks. Add more ice cream and pour some Sprite over the top Sprinkle with more Pop Rocks! It's that simple. And so much fun!

The noises they made entertained the kids for quite awhile.

Of course my daughter loved the fizzles on her tongue!

Happy 4th of July everyone. Stay safe and enjoy!!!





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