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5 from 15 votes

Pecan Pie Swirl Ice Cream Pie

Try this Pecan Pie Swirl Ice Cream Pie for the best of both worlds between traditional pecan pie and ice cream pie. It’s sweet, creamy, and studded with crunchy pecans in every bite.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time30 minutes
Freeze6 hours
Total Time8 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 713kcal

Ingredients

For the Bottom Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

For the Crust Crumbles

  • 9 inch frozen pie crust

For the Pecan Pie Swirl

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves chopped

For the Ice Cream

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks

Instructions

For the Bottom Crust

  • Thoroughly grease a 9 inch springform pan. Next in a medium sized bowl, whisk graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together until combined.
  • Press crust mixture into the bottom (and sides) of the pan. Refrigerate for 45-60 minutes.

For the Crust Crumbles

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Break the frozen pie crust into varying sizes, then arrange the pieces onto the pan.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden-brown, crisp, and fragrant. Remove from the oven. Set aside to completely cool.
  • Once cool, use your hands or a rolling pin to crush the pie crust pieces into crumbs, leaving a handful of larger chunks.

For the Pecan Pie Swirl

  • In a medium sized saucepan, over medium heat add the butter and let it start to melt. Once the butter has melted or is mostly melted add the Karo® Light Corn Syrup and brown sugar. Mix until sugar has dissolved. Then add the vanilla and salt. Stir together everything and continue to mix until the mixture is well blended. Careful that the heat isn’t too high.
  • Stir in the pecans The pecans should be evenly coated in the syrup mixture. Allow the mixture to cool while you work on the ice cream filling.

For the Ice Cream

  • Add cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer or medium sized bowl if using a hand mixer.
  • Beat on medium high speed then slowly add in condensed milk and vanilla extract and mix until completely smooth.
  • Turn off the mixer and fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture using a spatula.

To Assemble

  • Carefully fold 3/4s of the pecans into the batter only folding 3-4 times just until the pecans have distinctly swirled through the batter.
  • Repeat with 3/4s of the crust crumbles.
  • Transfer the ice cream mixture to the pie crust and spread evenly.
  • Top with the remaining pecans and crust crumbles.
  • Freeze for 6-8 hours. When ready to serve, use a hot sharp knife to cut slices then let defrost for 10-15 minutes and serve.

Notes

If you like, you can double the pecan syrup and serve on the side on top of the pie.

Nutrition

Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg