Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 20 gingersnaps, crushed (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Filling
  • 1 pint eggnog ice cream or 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1 cup heavy cream (whipping)
  • whipped cream (for decoration)

Method

  • Crust: In a bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter or margarine. Press over bottom and up side of a 9-inch pie pan. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
  • Filling: Spoon softened ice cream over chilled crust. Smooth surface with back of a spoon. Cover with foil or plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.
  • In a bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and rum or brandy; set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Spread over ice cream. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
  • For ease in serving: For easier slicing, remove from freezer and place in refrigerator 10 to 20 minutes before serving.
  • Decorate with additional whipped cream if desired.