What You Need:
- 2/3 C cold water
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 T sugar
- 2 t instant coffee
- 2 t Irish whiskey
- 1 t vanilla
- 2 C coffee flavored ice cream, softened
- 11/2 C whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (6 oz.) prepared chocolate pie crust
How to Make It:
- Pour the cold water into a small saucepan.
- Sprinkle the gelatin powder into the cold water.
- Let the gelatin stand in the water for 1 minute without disturbing it.
- Place the pan over low heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Add in the sugar and coffee and stir until completely dissolved.
- Remove the pan from the heat and blend in the whisky.
- Add the vanilla and stir well to combine.
- Place the ice cream into the blender.
- Cover and blend until the ice cream becomes very smooth.
- Add the gelatin mixture and continue blending until mixed into the ice cream well.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and allow it to stand 2 minutes or until the mixture mounds when dropped with a spoon.
- Fold in the whipped topping until completely blended in.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pie crust evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
Serves: 8
Garnish the top of your pie with some green mints that have been coarsely crushed. Any leftovers must be stored in the refrigerator and are good for up to 2 days.