Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup premium vanilla ice cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 9-inch vanilla cookie crumb crust

Method

  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and set aside to soften.
  • Whisk together 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Whisk in the eggs and add the milk.
  • Cook in double boiler over simmering water until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in gelatin until the gelatin melts.
  • Add ice cream while custard is hot.
  • Cool slightly and stir in vanilla.
  • When the custard is room temperature, whip the cream until medium-stiff peaks form.
  • Fold whipped cream into the custard.
  • Pour filling into pie crust and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until set.