Ice Cream Pie

I made an ice cream pie for Christmas dinner. I used the Walnut Pie Crust. You melt your ice cream and place it in the crust and then freeze. Serve with toppings of your choice. I thought I had buttered the pan before putting the crust in but when we went to serve it the crust would not come out. That was sad, because I think the crust is the best part.

Walnut Pie Crust
1 cup pastry or all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash salt
3/4 cup walnut pieces
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. You will need one buttered, 9-inch deep dish pie pan either a light-colored or glass pan. Place the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine. Place the nuts in a food processor or blender and pulse just long enough to chop the nuts finely, not into a paste. Scrape the nuts into the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add the melted butter and combine well. Press the mixture into the buttered pie pan making certain that the crust is evenly thick. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until it just starts to brown on the edges. Do not over bake. A light-colored or glass pan will absorb less heat than a dark one and help ensure against over baking.