Mocha Latte Ice Cream Pie
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Mocha Latte Ice Cream Pie starts with a fudgy brownie crust, followed by coffee ice cream, chocolate syrup and toasted pecans. It's topped with homemade whipped cream to create the best slice of frozen pie you've ever tasted!
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Why You'll Love This Pie
Can you say Mocha Latte three times fast? For the life of me, I can't do it. But, if you asked me to eat a piece of Mocha Latte Ice Cream Pie three times fast...I bet I could give it a go.
Okay, I'm not kidding here...this frozen chocolate pie is swoon-worthy. It's definitely date-night worthy. Heck, I can't think of any night it wouldn't be worthy. It's just that good.
If you're looking for a dessert that's perfect for any occasion, this is it! I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries and girl's night out. The coffee flavored ice cream is a nice surprise, and folks love the combination of toasted pecans and chocolate shell syrup on top.
Ingredients
With less than 10 ingredients, this frozen ice cream pie recipe will be on your list of summer treats to make often! Quantities are listed in the recipe card.
- brownie mix
- pecans
- butter
- coffee ice cream
- chocolate shell syrup
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
Instructions
1 - To make Mocha Latte Ice Cream Pie, all you need is a box of brownie mix, chocolate shell syrup, coffee ice cream, and toasted pecans. I toast the pecans and add a little salt for the perfect flavor. This step makes a big difference!
2 - Use your favorite brownie mix to make prep easier. I use Ghriardelli Double Chocolate (ad) brownie mix because it's delicious and foolproof.
3 - After the brownie bakes for 30 minutes, let it cool for about 1 hour. Next, spread softened ice cream on top. If you can't find coffee ice cream in your grocery store, any flavor will do. However, the coffee flavor makes this pie a mocha latte. Sprinkle it with toasted pecans, then swirl chocolate shell syrup on top.
4 - Pop it in the freezer for 1 hour and you're ready to serve this amazing Mocha Latte Ice Cream Pie to family and friends!
Bake brownie crust Spread on ice cream Sprinkle with pecans Add chocolate shell syrup
How to Make Whipped Cream
What's a Mocha Latte without whipped cream? I'm not talking about the kind you get out of a can. I'm talkin' bout the homemade vanilla whipped cream that makes this pie stand above the rest.
To make whipped cream, simply pour heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl. Beat with mixer for 3 to 5 minutes until soft peaks form. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until smooth. Serve a dollop of whipped cream on top of each slice of pie. Top with a cherry if you wish!
Recipe FAQS
Bake it for only 30 minutes so it will stay soft and freeze well. Otherwise the brownie might be too hard to cut while frozen.
If you don't like coffee, vanilla ice cream works well in this recipe too. You'll lose the 'mocha' flavor, but it will still taste amazing.
It's easy to toast pecans. Just mix with melted butter and sprinkle on a sheet pan. Bake in a 325 degree oven for about 5 minutes. Watch closely to make sure they don't burn. Sprinkle with salt and cool before using.
Top Tips
- Only bake the brownie crust for 30 minutes to make sure it stays fudgy after freezing.
- Store leftovers (if any) in an airtight container.
- Allow pie to thaw for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Watch pecans carefully while toasting to make sure they don't burn.
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Recipe Card
Mocha Latte Ice Cream Pie
*See notes in blog post for detailed tips, photos and instructions.
Ingredients
PIE
- 1 box 18 oz brownie mix. I use Ghriardelli Double Chocolate. (ad)
- egg oil and water as directed on the brownie box
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- ½ gallon coffee ice cream
- ½ bottle 7.25 oz chocolate shell syrup (I used Hershey's)
WHIPPED CREAM
- 8 oz. heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
Instructions
PIE
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Stir brownie mix together with egg, oil and water (as directed on box) and pour into a greased 9" deep dish pie plate.
- Bake at 325 degrees for just 30 minutes. (baking longer will make it too hard to cut)
- Take out of oven and let cool for at least 1 hour.
- While brownie is cooling, mix pecans with melted butter and bake in 325 degree oven for 5 minutes to toast them.
- Take pecans out of oven and allow to cool. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Take ice cream out of freezer and let soften until spreadable, but not melted.
- Spread ice cream on top of cooled brownie in pie plate.
- Top ice cream with toasted pecans.
- Swirl entire pie with chocolate shell syrup.
- Freeze pie for 1 hour before serving.
- Allow pie to sit for a 5 minutes out of freezer before slicing.
WHIPPED CREAM
- Pour whipping cream into a mixing bowl.
- Beat with mixer for 3 to 5 minutes until soft peaks form.
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Whip until smooth.
- Serve a dollop of whipped cream on top of each slice of pie.
Notes
- Let pie thaw for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Watch pecans while baking to make sure they don't burn.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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As one of the neighbors that had the pleasure of a taste test, it is definitely a a thumbs up creation! Wow, what a wonderful dessert for summer....fall, spring, any time! As you can see it was wonderfully awesome. I'm an any time guinea pig for Deb's creations.
Aw...thanks Melanie! I'm so glad you like my cooking! 🙂
This is a 10 star dessert! I am also a lucky neighbor that got to do a taste test today and started to sing " I'm in heaven." The toasted, salted pecans gave a pecan pie flavor, plus mocha and chocolate is a fabulous duo. All together-YUM!!! This delightful dessert would be appropriate for ANY occasion. DECADENT.
Thanks for the kind words Jane! So glad you got to have a slice!
Uh duh.....I live close enough to be considered a neighbor. You better call me next time
Hahah! Ok...next time!
Can I make this ahead and just keep it in the freezer? Another question I could not get coffee ice cream so I bought vanilla and thought I could flavor with espresso granules dissolved in a little water? Do you think that would work?
Hi Peggy. I"ve never tried to flavor vanilla ice cream with espresso granules, but if it works, please let me know! And yes, you can keep this pie in the freezer until ready to serve. Just wrap it tightly with plastic wrap before freezing. It should last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Thank you for responding. I am making this for a party this weekend and I will let you know if the flavoring works. I can't wait to wow all my sisters with this pie. I will be following your blog. Your food looks delecious.
That's awesome Peggy! Thanks so much for following my blog! 🙂