Hula Pie Recipe
Introduction
Hula Pie is a delightful Hawaiian-inspired dessert featuring creamy vanilla ice cream, a crunchy Oreo crust, and rich chocolate sauce. This frozen treat is perfect for warm days or whenever you crave a sweet indulgence with a tropical twist.
Ingredients
- 18 Oreo cookies with filling (or generic version)
- 5 tablespoons salted butter (melted and cooled)
- 96 ounces (2 containers) vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts (divided into ¾ cup and 2 tablespoons for garnish)
- ½ cup hot fudge chocolate sauce
- Canned whipped topping (or thawed whipped topping like Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Step 1: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing the cookies in a zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin or the smooth side of a meat mallet.
- Step 2: Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined.
- Step 3: Firmly press the buttered crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust. Place the crust in the freezer to set while preparing the other layers.
- Step 4: Let the vanilla ice cream soften for 10-15 minutes until easy to scoop but not melted.
- Step 5: In a medium bowl, mix the softened ice cream with ¾ cup of chopped macadamia nuts. Reserve the remaining nuts for topping.
- Step 6: Line a 2 to 2½-quart mixing bowl (one that fits inside your pie plate) with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to lift out the ice cream later. Spray the plastic wrap lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 7: Spoon the ice cream mixture into the lined bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm.
- Step 8: Once firm, remove the plastic wrap on top, then carefully lift the ice cream out using the overhanging plastic wrap.
- Step 9: Position the flat side of the ice cream dome over the crust and peel back the plastic wrap.
- Step 10: Drizzle hot fudge sauce over the ice cream, sprinkle with the remaining macadamia nuts, and garnish the pie’s edge with whipped topping. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the macadamia nuts before chopping and mixing into the ice cream.
- Substitute the Oreo cookies with chocolate graham crackers or chocolate wafer cookies for a different crust flavor.
- Use homemade whipped cream for a fresher, richer topping instead of canned or thawed options.
- If you prefer a firmer pie, freeze assembled pie for an additional hour before serving.
Storage
Store any leftover hula pie covered in the freezer for up to 3 days. To serve, let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier slicing. Avoid refreezing once thawed for best texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make the crust ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the Oreo crust up to a day in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator or freezer until you assemble the pie.
What if I don’t have macadamia nuts?
You can replace macadamia nuts with chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds depending on your preference or what you have available.
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Hula Pie Recipe
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Hula Pie is a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, creamy macadamia nut-studded vanilla ice cream, rich hot fudge chocolate sauce, and a fluffy whipped topping. This no-bake frozen pie combines textures and flavors for a tropical treat perfect for warm weather or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Crust
- 18 Oreo cookies with filling (or generic version)
- 5 tablespoons salted butter (melted and cooled)
Ice Cream Layer
- 96 ounces (2 containers) vanilla ice cream
- ¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts
Toppings
- ½ cup hot fudge chocolate sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
- Canned whipped topping (or thawed whipped topping like Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Crush cookies: Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
- Mix crust: Combine crushed cookies with melted butter until evenly combined.
- Form crust: Press the buttered crumbs firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate to create the crust. Freeze it to set while preparing other layers.
- Soften ice cream: Remove vanilla ice cream from the freezer and let it soften for 10-15 minutes until scoopable but not melted.
- Mix ice cream and nuts: In a medium bowl, mix the softened vanilla ice cream with ¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts, reserving 2 tablespoons for topping.
- Prepare mold: Line a 2-2½ quart mixing bowl with plastic wrap, leaving overhang and ensuring a snug fit without air pockets. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Shape ice cream dome: Spoon the ice cream mixture into the lined bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm.
- Unmold ice cream: Once firm, remove the top plastic wrap, then gently lift the ice cream dome out by pulling the plastic wrap lining from underneath.
- Assemble pie: Place the flat side of the ice cream dome onto the prepared cookie crust. Peel away the plastic wrap from the ice cream.
- Add toppings and serve: Drizzle hot fudge chocolate sauce over the ice cream and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped macadamia nuts on top. Garnish the edge of the pie with canned or thawed whipped topping. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use generic chocolate sandwich cookies if Oreos are unavailable.
- If your kitchen is warm, you may need to refreeze the ice cream dome briefly before adding chocolate sauce to prevent melting.
- Thawed whipped topping like Cool Whip can be piped for decorative garnishing.
- Use non-stick spray on plastic wrap to ensure easy removal of the ice cream dome.
- For best texture, do not let ice cream melt completely during softening.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keywords: Hula Pie, Hawaiian dessert, Oreo crust, macadamia nut ice cream pie, no bake pie, frozen dessert
