If you love classic drumstick ice cream cones—crunchy sugar cone, creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate coating, and salty peanuts—this Drumstick Ice Cream Pie brings all those nostalgic flavors together in one show-stopping frozen dessert. With only 15 minutes of prep time and zero baking required, this pie is the perfect summer treat for parties, BBQs, birthdays, or a fun family dessert night.
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This recipe transforms simple ingredients like sugar cones, chocolate chips, and vanilla ice cream into a shareable pie that tastes just like everyone’s favorite ice-cream-truck classic. It’s creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and absolutely irresistible!
Recipe Overview
- Yield: 1 pie
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Inactive Time: 45 minutes
- Total: No bake
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Allergens: Milk, Nuts, Gluten
- Rating: ⭐ 4.6 (193 reviews)
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 12 sugar cones
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Chocolate Layer
- 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Ice Cream Filling
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
For the Topping
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
How to Make Drumstick Ice Cream Pie
1. Prepare the Crust
- Add sugar cones to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Mix the cone crumbs with melted butter until the mixture is fully coated.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate.
- Place the pie plate in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
2. Make the Chocolate Filling
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove the pan from the heat, then add 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Spread the chocolate layer over the cold crust, using a rubber spatula to push the chocolate slightly up the sides of the crust.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
3. Add the Ice Cream
- Remove the vanilla ice cream from the freezer and let it soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Spoon the softened ice cream into the chilled pie crust.
- Smooth it out evenly, mounding the center slightly for that classic ice cream pie shape.
- Place the pie back into the freezer to harden completely.
4. Make the Chocolate Shell Topping
- Once the pie is frozen solid, prepare the topping.
- Microwave the remaining chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each cycle, until fully melted and smooth.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly—just enough so it doesn’t melt the ice cream, but still liquid enough to pour.
- Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the ice cream layer.
- Quickly sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top before the chocolate hardens.
- Return the pie to the freezer until ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Drumstick Ice Cream Pie straight from the freezer for best texture. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to make clean, easy slices. This dessert is ideal for:
- Summertime family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Holiday BBQs
- Quick make-ahead desserts
Its creamy texture and crisp chocolate shell make every bite unforgettable!
Tips for Success
- Freeze between layers to ensure clean, crisp chocolate layers.
- Don’t rush the cooling steps—pouring hot chocolate over ice cream will cause melting.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the richest flavor.
- Crush peanuts finely if you want a smoother texture.
- Try flavored ice cream for fun variations (chocolate, caramel, or peanut butter ice cream works amazingly!).
Storage
- Freeze: Store the pie in the freezer, covered tightly, for up to 1 week for best freshness.
- Slice & Serve: Allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes before slicing for easier cutting.
Drumstick Ice Cream Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 12 pieces sugar cones
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Chocolate Layer
- 2.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
For the Ice Cream Filling
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
For the Topping
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil
- 0.5 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
Preparation
- Add sugar cones to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Mix the cone crumbs with melted butter until the mixture is fully coated.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate.
- Place the pie plate in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Chocolate Filling
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove the pan from the heat, then add 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Let the mixture cool slightly and spread over the cold crust.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
Add Ice Cream
- Remove the vanilla ice cream from the freezer and let it soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Spoon the softened ice cream into the chilled pie crust.
- Smooth it out evenly, mounding the center slightly for a classic pie shape.
- Place the pie back into the freezer to harden completely.
Topping
- Microwave the remaining chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each cycle, until fully melted and smooth.
- Cool slightly and pour evenly over the ice cream layer.
- Quickly sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top before the chocolate hardens.
- Return the pie to the freezer until ready to serve.