Can I make extra edible pie crusts and save them for later?

Yes! It’s nice to have some of these edible ice cream bowls on hand for entertaining on short notice. (Or simply because they’re delicious!) To keep pie crusts fresh, store them in the freezer in an airtight container for up to one month.

How do I keep my ice cream pie crust cup crispy?

The best way to make sure your crust stays crisp is to wait to add your ice cream and syrup to the ice cream bowl recipe until immediately before serving. Melty ice cream equals a soggy crust, so serve it up cold and serve it up quick!

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Ice Cream Pie Cups

Name: Ice Cream Pie Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box; 1/4 cup multicolored candy sprinkles; 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 cup vanilla ice cream; 2 teaspoons chocolate-flavor syrup

Prep time:15 min
Total time:60 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:8
Calories per serving:180

By Pillsbury Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 10/04/2023

Ice Cream Pie Cups

Prep time:15 min
Total time:60 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:8
Calories per serving:180

Be the star of the next ice cream social when you transform Pillsbury™ Pie Crust into the perfect edible cups for your own cool creations.

What is an Ice Cream Pie Cup?

It’s an edible ice cream bowl, and then some! Using refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crust, you create individual confections that are only limited by your creativity (and your sweet tooth). Baked to perfect individual portions in muffin cups, pie crusts are dipped in rich, melty chocolate and decorated with sprinkles or your choice of finishing touches.

How should I serve edible ice cream bowls?

Here, we coat the edges of the bowl in chocolate and then dip it in sprinkles. It would also be delicious dipped in crushed nuts, mini marshmallows or cookies. But there are so many ways to make this edible ice cream bowl recipe your own. Of course, you can always just add your favorite ice cream, drizzle it with chocolate or butterscotch sauce — and then add all your favorite toppings, like candy, cereal, fruit, or even pretzel pieces.

Speaking of marshmallow: You could create a s’mores bowl by dipping the chocolate rim in crushed graham cracker and then filling the bowl with marshmallow creme and ice cream. So decadent and delicious! We’ve also made banana split cups with diced banana, Neapolitan ice cream, and chopped nuts and cherries.

With this edible ice cream bowl recipe, the possibilities are deliciously endless! To read more about this recipe and see Pillsbury’s take on other trends, click here!

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Ice Cream Pie Cups

Prep time:15 min
Total time:60 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:8
Calories per serving:180

Ingredient

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1/4 cup multicolored candy sprinkles
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup vanilla ice cream
2 teaspoons chocolate-flavor syrup

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 425°F.

Step 2
Remove crust from pouch; unroll on work surface.

Step 3
Using 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds. Gather up any scraps; reroll with rolling pin and cut out more rounds to make a total of 8.

Step 4
Press each crust round into ungreased regular-size muffin cup.

Step 5
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.

Step 6
Cool completely in pan, about 15 minutes. With knife, loosen edges; remove pie cups from muffin cups.

Step 7
Meanwhile, place sprinkles in small bowl.

Step 8
In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.

Step 9
Dip tops of pie cups into melted chocolate, then immediately dip into sprinkles; turn right-side-up. Let stand 15 minutes for chocolate mixture to set.

Step 10
Scoop 1-ounce portions of ice cream into each pie cup. Drizzle pie cups with chocolate-flavor syrup.

Recipe Tips

No rolling pin? No problem! In a pinch, you can use a wine bottle or olive oil bottle to roll your edible ice cream cups instead. Just make sure to place a generous sheet of parchment or waxed paper on top of the dough to keep it clean.
For easy scooping, purchase a portion scoop or “disher.” These scoops are assigned numbers (#30 for this recipe) which equal the number of scoops in a quart (32 ounces) of the mixture. Besides scooping ice cream, these tools are great for scooping cookie dough into even portions so all of your cookies are the same size, or making perfect dollops of whipped cream, sour cream or guacamole to top off all your favorite foods.
Using ungreased muffin cups helps the dough cling to the pan and makes it easier to press the dough into the proper shape for this ice cream cup recipe. If you grease the cups, the dough will slide around as you try to shape it. There is enough fat in the dough to prevent it from sticking once the cups are baked.
Leftover dipping chocolate can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave on medium power (50%) in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted. Drizzle over ice cream or other desserts, or use as a dip for cut fruit. However, if any little pieces of pie crust or topping fall into the chocolate during dipping, it’s best to dispose of it.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
180
Total Fat
10g
Protein
1g
Total Carbohydrate
21g
Sugars
11g

Servings: 8

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 180

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	10g	16%
Saturated Fat	7g	33%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	0g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	0g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	10mg	3%
Sodium	115mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate	21g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	11g	% Value Not Available
Protein	1g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	0%
Calcium	Value Not Available	2%
Iron	Value Not Available	4%
Potassium	70mg	2%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	0%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	0%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	2%
Niacin	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	0%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	0%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	4%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	4%
Zinc	Value Not Available	0%
Manganese	Value Not Available	4%
Selenium	Value Not Available	0%
Copper	Value Not Available	4%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch ½,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate 1,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 0,
Very Lean Meat 0,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 2,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 0c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
Dairy ½c,
Fats & Oils 0tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice1&½

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What is an Ice Cream Pie Cup?

How should I serve edible ice cream bowls?

With this edible ice cream bowl recipe, the possibilities are deliciously endless! To read more about this recipe and see Pillsbury’s take on other trends, click here!

More About This Recipe

If you like this recipe, make sure to check out more like it:

Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups: An easy, make-ahead dessert that is sure to wow at your next get-together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Tips

No rolling pin? No problem! In a pinch, you can use a wine bottle or olive oil bottle to roll your edible ice cream cups instead. Just make sure to place a generous sheet of parchment or waxed paper on top of the dough to keep it clean.

For easy scooping, purchase a portion scoop or “disher.” These scoops are assigned numbers (#30 for this recipe) which equal the number of scoops in a quart (32 ounces) of the mixture. Besides scooping ice cream, these tools are great for scooping cookie dough into even portions so all of your cookies are the same size, or making perfect dollops of whipped cream, sour cream or guacamole to top off all your favorite foods.

Using ungreased muffin cups helps the dough cling to the pan and makes it easier to press the dough into the proper shape for this ice cream cup recipe. If you grease the cups, the dough will slide around as you try to shape it. There is enough fat in the dough to prevent it from sticking once the cups are baked.

Leftover dipping chocolate can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave on medium power (50%) in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted. Drizzle over ice cream or other desserts, or use as a dip for cut fruit. However, if any little pieces of pie crust or topping fall into the chocolate during dipping, it’s best to dispose of it.

Nutrition Facts

Food Component / Nutrient

Amount

% , Daily Value*

Total Fat

10g

16%

Saturated Fat

33%

Trans Fat

% Value Not Available

Monounsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Polyunsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Omega-3

% Value Not Available

Cholesterol

10mg

Sodium

115mg

Total Carbohydrate

21g

Dietary Fiber

Soluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Insoluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Sugars

11g

% Value Not Available

Protein

% Value Not Available

Vitamin D

Value Not Available

Calcium

Value Not Available

Iron

Value Not Available

Potassium

70mg

Vitamin A

Value Not Available

Vitamin C

Value Not Available

Vitamin E

Value Not Available

Thiamin

Value Not Available

Riboflavin

Value Not Available

Niacin

Value Not Available

Vitamin B6

Value Not Available

Folic Acid

Value Not Available

Vitamin B12

Value Not Available

Pantothenic Acid

Value Not Available

Phosphorus

Value Not Available

Magnesium

Value Not Available

Zinc

Value Not Available

Manganese

Value Not Available

Selenium

Value Not Available

Copper

Value Not Available

Beta-Carotene

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Ice Cream Pie Cups

Ice Cream Pie Cups

What is an Ice Cream Pie Cup?

How should I serve edible ice cream bowls?

More About This Recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make extra edible pie crusts and save them for later?

How do I keep my ice cream pie crust cup crispy?

Ice Cream Pie Cups

Ingredient

Instructions

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts

Exchanges

Carbohydrate Choice

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What is an Ice Cream Pie Cup?

How should I serve edible ice cream bowls?

More About This Recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make extra edible pie crusts and save them for later?

How do I keep my ice cream pie crust cup crispy?

Ice Cream Pie Cups

Ingredient

Instructions

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts

Exchanges

Carbohydrate Choice

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