Grasshopper Pie

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   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and cookie crumbs until the mixture resembles wet sand.

3. 3

   Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan; bake for 8 to 10 minutes, being careful not to burn it.

4. 4

   Let cookie crumb crust cool completely.

5. 5

   In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until combined.

6. 6

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill until cold but not frozen, about 30 minutes.

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   In the bowl of an ice cream machine, pour the chilled mixture in and mix according to the ice cream machine's instructions. I churned it for about 20 minutes.

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   Once the ice cream has churned, fold in the dark chocolate slivers.

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   Immediately pour the ice cream into the cooled cookie crumb crust and place in the freezer to set for 1 hour.

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    While the ice cream layer is setting up, combine the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan on low heat, whisking constantly. Once everything is fully combined, remove from heat and allow to cool.

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    After 1 hour is up, remove the ice cream pie from the freezer. Pour the cooled fudge sauce over top, using an offset spatula to spread it to the edges.

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    Freeze the pie for 1 hour until the fudge topping is set; then cover with plastic wrap and chill for 6 to 8 hours before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.