Mudslide Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Using a large mixing bowl, place cookie crumbs and melted butter.
2. 2
   Mix until the ingredients are well blended and moist.
3. 3
   Keep mixture at room temperature until needed for pie shells.
4. 4
   Lightly spray 2 pie tins with vegetable oil.
5. 5
   Place the prepared crust into the pie tins and press firmly on the bottom and sides of each tin, forming a smooth and even thickness approximately 1/8-inch thick.
6. 6
   Use a ladle to even out the crusts.
7. 7
   Place the pie crusts in freezer before ice cream can be placed into crusts.
8. 8
   Equally portion the ice cream into the pie shells.
9. 9
   Mound the ice cream to create a 3-inch high dome.
10. 10
    Use a glove and napkin to help with this process.
11. 11
    Place pies on a sheet pan and place in the freezer for approximately 6 hours or more.
12. 12
    To serve, drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with more cookie crumbs and chopped nuts, if desired.