Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate-Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce

Health score
9%
Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate-Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce
45 min.
8
1157kcal

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If you’re looking for a dessert that captures the essence of fall while also impressing your guests, look no further than this delectable Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate-Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce. This show-stopping pie is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Imagine a creamy and spiced pumpkin filling swirled into rich vanilla ice cream, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. The addition of crunchy chocolate-almond bark provides a delightful contrast, while the warm toffee sauce elevates this dessert to a whole new level of indulgence. Not to mention, the gorgeous presentation will have everyone rushing to take a slice!

This recipe is perfect for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved dessert. Made with canned pumpkin and wholesome ingredients, this pie comes together in just 45 minutes (plus freezing time) and can be prepared a couple of days in advance, freeing you up for other hosting duties. With a calorie count that keeps the indulgence in check, you’ll feel good about serving this luscious dessert. Get ready to wow your friends and family with a unique dessert that’s both comforting and sophisticated!

Ingredients

  • cup pumpkin pure canned
  • 0.3 cup plus dark
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • ounces graham crackers whole
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • cups heavy whipping cream chilled divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds toasted coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • quarts premium vanilla ice cream 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • offset spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grindgraham crackers in processor.
  2. Mix in sugar.
  3. Add butter; mix to blend. Press onto bottomand up sides of 10-inch-diameter glass piedish.
  4. Bake until light brown around edges,about 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Whisk first 9 ingredients inmedium bowl. Slightly soften ice cream inmicrowave in 10-second intervals. Measure1 cup ice cream; cover and freeze (reservefor another use). Spoon remaining icecream into large bowl. Working quickly, addpumpkin mixture and fold just until swirledinto ice cream (do not blend completely). Ifice cream begins to melt, freeze until almostfirm. Spoon ice cream filling into cooledcrust, cover with plastic, and freeze untilfirm, at least 6 hours. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.
  6. Line baking sheet with parchment paper;spray with nonstick spray. Stir chocolate inbowl set over saucepan of simmering wateruntil melted and smooth.
  7. Pour onto bakingsheet. Using offset spatula, spread chocolatein even layer into 12x9-inch rectangle.
  8. Sprinkle with nuts.
  9. Place in freezer untilhard, at least 30 minutes. Invert onto worksurface. Peel off paper. Coarsely chop.
  10. PlaceDO AHEAD: Chocolate-almond bark can bemade 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.
  11. Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, 3tablespoons water, and butter to boil inheavy medium saucepan, stirring untilbutter melts and sugar dissolves. Reduceheat to medium and boil until dark brown,stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.Carefully stir in 1/2 cup cream, vanilla, andsalt (mixture will bubble vigorously). Boil 1minute longer. Cool slightly. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover andchill. Rewarm before serving.
  12. Using electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 cupscream and 2 tablespoons sugar in mediumbowl until peaks form. Spoon decorativelyover pie.
  13. Sprinkle chocolate-almond barkover.
  14. Cut pie into wedges and serve, passingwarm sauce alongside.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1157kcal
Protein5.07%
Fat50.57%
Carbs44.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.39
Glycemic Load
56.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.655217253644%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1156.97kcal
57.85%
Fat:65.91g
101.4%
Saturated Fat:37.86g
236.6%
Carbohydrates:130.1g
43.37%
Net Carbohydrates:124.05g
45.11%
Sugar:104.76g
116.39%
Cholesterol:183.9mg
61.3%
Sodium:434.13mg
18.88%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Caffeine:18.29mg
6.1%
Protein:14.88g
29.76%
Vitamin A:6779.62IU
135.59%
Vitamin B2:0.85mg
49.84%
Phosphorus:435.69mg
43.57%
Calcium:429.32mg
42.93%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.99%
Magnesium:118.82mg
29.7%
Potassium:850.97mg
24.31%
Fiber:6.06g
24.22%
Vitamin E:3.56mg
23.73%
Copper:0.46mg
22.98%
Zinc:3.11mg
20.74%
Iron:3.6mg
19.99%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.9%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.75%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.03%
Selenium:9.02µg
12.88%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.33%
Vitamin D:1.5µg
10.03%
Vitamin B3:1.84mg
9.19%
Vitamin K:9.45µg
9%
Folate:32.84µg
8.21%
Vitamin C:3.1mg
3.75%
Source:Epicurious