Easy Frost Pumpkin Pie is such a simple American dessert that children love. This dessert is ready is 15 minutes and gone in seconds as everyone I know loves it. Also I use gingersnap biscuits as I love the flavour but any biscuit that crumbles is good.
Bringing a homemade pie to the family table is a wonderful experience, especially when it is as easy and delicious as this Easy Frost Pumpkin Pie. I have always enjoyed making pies for my family, whether they are sweet, savoury, traditional or something a little different. However, I must admit that recipes which save me time without losing their lovely homemade feel are always welcome in my kitchen.
Pumpkin is such a versatile ingredient, and although many people think of it mainly as something for soups and savoury dishes, it makes a wonderful dessert too. Its naturally mild flavour works beautifully with sweet ingredients, creating a lovely base for a dessert that everyone can enjoy. This pie offers a slightly different take on the more traditional baked pumpkin pies that are so popular in America.
One of the things I particularly like about this dessert is its simplicity. Not every family gathering needs hours of preparation in the kitchen. Sometimes, a little planning and a few everyday ingredients are all that is needed to produce something that looks lovely and tastes even better. This is exactly the sort of dessert I enjoy making when I have family coming over and would rather spend time chatting than standing over the cooker.
The texture is another reason why this pie is such a pleasure. It has a wonderfully smooth and creamy character, making every mouthful feel light and indulgent. The chilled finish also makes it especially enjoyable after a filling family meal. Unlike some heavier baked desserts, it has a refreshing quality that makes you want another little slice.
I also find that pumpkin desserts are a lovely way to introduce something different to younger family members. Children can sometimes be unsure about eating vegetables, but when pumpkin becomes part of a sweet dessert, they are often much more enthusiastic! It is always satisfying when everyone enjoys something you have prepared.
For me, a good family dessert should be easy to serve and enjoyable for everyone around the table. This pie certainly ticks those boxes. It is particularly suitable for autumn gatherings, Halloween celebrations and Thanksgiving meals, although I would happily make it at any time of the year.
You can also make life easier by preparing it ahead of time. This leaves you free to concentrate on the main meal and enjoy your guests. Once chilled and ready to serve, simply bring it to the table and watch those slices disappear.
Easy Frost Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 1/2 cup gingersnap cookies
- 16 oz Pumpkin
- 2 cups Vanilla ice cream softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 2 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Melt butter in small sauce pan. Remove from heat; stir in crushed cookies.1/4 cup Butter, 1 1/2 cup gingersnap cookies
- Press mixture evenly in bottom and up sides of a 9 inch pie pan; refrigerate.
- In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, ice cream, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.;16 oz Pumpkin, 2 cups Vanilla ice cream, 1 cup Powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice, 1/8 tsp Salt
- Blend until smooth. Fold whipped topping into pumpkin mixture.2 cup whipped topping
- Pour into pie crust lined pan. Freeze for several hours or until firm. (For longer storage, cover tightly with foil)
- Before serving let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes. Garnish as desired.
39 comments
So simple and so tasty, it didn’t survive the hour lol.
The flavour was delicious and it looked lovely when served. Definitely worth making.
A nice alternative to heavier puddings. It finished our Sunday dinner perfectly.
Lovely creamy texture and a gentle pumpkin flavour. The whole family enjoyed it.
I was looking for something different to make with pumpkin and this was just the ticket.
This was a lovely surprise. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
A great make-ahead dessert for busy family occasions. It saved me lots of time.
Perfect for serving after a big meal. Everyone enjoyed the lighter chilled texture.
The filling was lovely and creamy, although I would personally prefer a little more spice.
The texture was wonderful and it tasted even better after chilling overnight.
Made it for a family get-together and it received plenty of compliments. Not a crumb left!
I made this ahead of time for guests and it worked beautifully. Everyone enjoyed it.
Good flavour and a nice texture. Mine needed a little longer chilling, but it was worth the wait.
A lovely smooth filling with a delicious flavour. Definitely one to keep.
My husband isn’t usually keen on pumpkin desserts, but even he went back for seconds.
Very simple to prepare and perfect when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
A lovely recipe and one I will be adding to my autumn dessert collection.
Made this for Sunday lunch and everyone asked for another slice.
The recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out beautifully. I will be making it again.
A delicious pumpkin dessert that is easy to prepare and lovely to share. Recommended.
Very enjoyable and ideal for making ahead. I particularly liked how creamy the filling was.
I enjoyed how easy this was to prepare. It made a lovely dessert without too much effort.
Really pleased with how this turned out. It was creamy, delicious and disappeared quickly.
My children absolutely loved this pie. They didn’t even realise it contained pumpkin.
A lovely dessert that even the children enjoyed. It was gone before I knew it.
Very tasty and surprisingly easy to put together. I would happily recommend it.
I added a little extra cinnamon and thought it worked beautifully. The family loved it.
A delicious alternative to traditional baked pumpkin pie. My family loved it.
I made this for Thanksgiving and received several compliments. It was really delicious.
I thought the pumpkin flavour might be too strong, but it was actually very mild and pleasant.
This was a big hit at our family gathering. There wasn’t much left afterwards.
I enjoyed this, although I would have liked a slightly firmer filling. The flavour was lovely.
A simple dessert that tastes much more special than the effort involved.
A lovely change from the usual desserts. It was light, sweet and very enjoyable.
This was so easy to make and tasted wonderful. I will make it again.
A great dessert for autumn. The pumpkin flavour was just right and not too strong.
Really enjoyed this pie. It was sweet without being too rich and had a lovely texture.
I found it very easy to prepare and the results were excellent. A real family favourite.
A lovely chilled pie with a smooth filling. I will probably make it again for Christmas.