This post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Summer requires deliciously light and cool desserts like this blueberry ice cream pie. Grab a slice and enjoy those wonderful hot, summer evenings.
Summer is in full swing and all the cold desserts and treats are very much needed. I’ve been dreaming of this blueberry ice cream pie for a very long time, and finally found the perfect time to make it for the family. I don’t make a lot of ice cream pie, honestly.
Ice cream cake, yes. We love ice cream cake. It’s one of our favorites. Ice cream pie on the other hand, is something we don’t have often, but I am not entirely sure why, because it is so delicious and SO easy to make. Want to know what makes this recipe so yummy? NEW Blueberry Cheerios!
We start with vanilla ice cream. Homemade is the best, but no one will notice if you use store-bought. Then we add swirls of blueberry jam that is thinned out slightly. You can use water or lemon juice to do that. Personally, I prefer the brightness of the lemon juice. Then you pour it into your crust before topping with fresh whipped cream.
Blueberries are one of my favorite summer fruits. I love baking with them, and use them in a lot of the desserts here on the site. I especially love the color the blueberries give when swirled into the ice cream. For me, this blueberry ice cream pie is a true mash up of blueberry pie flavored ice cream in pie form. The blueberry crust adds something a little special.
While the usual types of crust are amazing, but there is a whole other world out there to help elevate the flavor of your dessert. The NEW Blueberry Cheerios pack so much flavor (thanks to the blueberry puree and other natural flavors) plus adds more dimension to the blueberry ice cream pie. It’s a simple swap that makes a big – and tasty – difference!
Since you can find the NEW Blueberry Cheerios at Walmart, is there any reason not to add it to your cart? Beyond the ice cream pie, the Blueberry Cheerios also happen to be a breakfast staple in our house now.
Blueberry Ice Cream Pie
Yield: 1 9-inch pie
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
A velvety blueberry ice cream pie that makes the perfect cool-down treat
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups finely crushed Blueberry Cheerios
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
- ¼ cup blueberry jam, thinned
- Whipped cream, for decoration
Instructions
- Mix together the crushed cereal and the butter together until it resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Freeze until needed.
- In a bowl, lightly stir together the blueberry syrup and the ice cream so there are streaks of syrup through the ice cream, do not fully incorporated.
- Pour into the pie dish and spread.
- Freeze until solid. Top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 slices Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 241Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
Matt - Total Feasts says
This looks so summery! If only they sold blueberry cheerios in the UK, I’d be making one right now!