2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin, chilled
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
About 1 - 1/4 cups caramel ice cream topping
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened (see notes)
About 1 cup hot fudge sauce or chocolate topping
Candied walnuts or pecans
Place about a third of the cookies in a zip-lock plastic bag, seal bag, and roll with a rolling pin, until cookies are finely crushed; pour into a 9 - inch cheesecake pan with removable rim (at least 2 - inch tall). Repeat to crush remaining cookies ( you need 1 - 3/4 cups total) and pour into pan. Add sugar and butter and mix. Press cookies mixture over bottom and about 1 - inch up side of pan.
Bake crust in a 325 F. oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes then chill or freeze until cold, 5 to 10 minutes.
In a chilled large bowl, mix pumpkin, pumpkin spice and 1/4 cup of the caramel topping until smooth. Add ice cream and mix until blended.
Working quickly, spoon about a third of the ice cream mixture into the cold crust. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel topping and 2 tablespoons fudge sauce ( if fudge sauce is too stiff, warm slightly in a microwave oven at full power (100%), stirring once, just until fluid, 15 to 30 seconds); sprinkle half the candied walnuts on top. Repeat with two more layers, omitting nuts on the top layer. Freeze until solid, about 5 hours, then cover and freeze up to 1 week.
About 15 minutes before serving, remove sides from pan, set torte on a serving plate, and let stand in refrigerator to soften slightly. Cut into wedges. Serve with additional caramel topping and fudge sauce (warm and stir again if too stiff) to add to taste.
Notes;
For the smoothest texture, use a rich, full-fat ice cream.
To soften slightly, heat it in the carton in a microwave oven at half power (50%) for 15 to 30 seconds.
YIELDS: 12 servings
CANDIED WALNUTS or PECANS
6 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cups walnuts or pecan pieces
In a heavy 8 to 10 - inch frying pan, combine sugar and walnuts pieces. Shake and stir over medium-high heat until sugar is melted and amber-colored, about 5 minutes. Pour onto a piece of foil and spread into a thin layer. Let cool until hard, about 7 minutes. Break into small piece.
Notes;
Use these sweet nuts in the Pumpkin ice cream torte or sprinkle on salads or ice cream.
Candied nuts can be made up to 2 days ahead, cool and store airtight at room temperature.
This looks so tasty! I just LOVE pumpkin in recipes, so this would be a perfect one to try. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGeri...this looks heavenly. I'm looking for a couple new desserts for some gatherings. This looks like a must do :)
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Gail
I'm not usually one for ice cream pies, but this one sounds wonderful. I love the idea of gingersnaps for the crust.
ReplyDeleteSue
That looks delicious!! It has all my favorite ingredients in it. YUM!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh...that sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteGinger
wow -- what a dessert!
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks so good!!
ReplyDeleteWow! This looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the candied pecan idea
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' all the recipes with gingersnap crust! It sounds so delicious!
ReplyDeleteMy kids don't even like pumpkin, but I bet they would enjoy this. We need to try this for Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteloving this! And candied walnuts or pecans are WONDERFUL on salads. Pair them with crumbled blue cheese and dried cranberries on a bed of fresh lettuce and a fruity vinegraitte...very festive. Thanks for the wonderful recipe to try!
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds incredible. It is hard to miss with that wonderful combination of ingredients.
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOh YUM! Thanks for the recipe! :)
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo going to try this!!
ReplyDeleteThe candied nuts look delicious AND easy, I am already thinking of ways to use them!!!
Dude, that sounds GOOD!!! I'm all about pumpkin deserts this time of year!
ReplyDeleteYou're making me drool!! I think I'll have to make some of that pumpkin ice cream with gingerbread crust. mmmmm!
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This looks amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try your toasted pecans recipe. I buy them from the store and they are quite expensive. I love them on top of oatmeal with raisins and milk. Yum.
ReplyDeleteI meant "candied" not toasted. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I love all of these flavors together. This will be on the menu at my house soon. thanks so much
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it might be a winner. I am also checking out you othere recipes...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these! Hubby will be in heaven. :)
ReplyDeleteOh! How wonderful and scrumptious it looks! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis looks sinfully delicious!....thanks for sharing the recipe just in time for the holiday...Have a Happy Thanksgiving....Sue @ Rue Mouffetard
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to try this one.
ReplyDeleteMMMm....ginger snaps are my favorite and I never thought of using them in a crust. What a great recipe. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds wonderful! I'm going to have to try it. Now I'm wondering about ice cream birthday cakes... thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, oh my GOODNESS!!! I WANT THIS NOW!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes. This looks delicious, Thanks for this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI’m thankful for great food and a loving family. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for being so generous with your recipes on Momtrends.
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