Penni: I remember the pie. Oh, Yum. I do not have the old recipe, but the one below is very close to the one I remember. _____________________________________ FROZEN PISTACHIO PIE Pistachio pudding and ice cream are combined in a chocolate crumb crust. Drizzle warm fudge ice cream topping over each slice just before serving. Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 10 minutes Cooling time: 15 minutes Freezing time: 480 minutes Crust Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted Filling Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped salted pistachios, reserve 2 tablespoons 1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 1 (3.4-ounce package instant pistachio-flavored pudding and pie filling 1 drop green food coloring, if desired Topping Ingredients: 1/2 cup chocolate fudge topping, warmed Instructions: Heat oven to 375º. In medium bowl stir together all crust ingredients. Press on bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl stir together pistachios, ice cream, pudding and food coloring. Spoon mixture into cooled crust. Cover; freeze until firm (8 hours or overnight). Just before serving, drizzle 1 tablespoon chocolate fudge topping over each serving; sprinkle with reserved pistachios. Yield: 8 servings
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