Thursday, August 30, 2007

Chocolate Covered Cherry Pie

This is a yummy and quick dessert perfect for this time of year when it's so warm outside!


1 box (8 oz) chocolate covered cherries, quartered
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (9 inch) purchased chocolate crumb pie crust
8 maraschino cherries with stems
Chocolate sprinkles to garnish

In a medium bowl, stir chocolate covered cherries into ice cream. Spoon ice cream mixture into crust. Dip maraschino cherries in chocolate sprinkles and place on pie to garnish. Add additional chocolate sprinkles. Place in freezer until firm.

TIP OF THE DAY: Ice cream can be softened in the microwave. Just be sure to use the defrost mode and 30 second increments.

Tomorrow's Daily Special: Quick Apple Cheesecake