Gluten-Free No-Bake Twix Ice Cream Pie
Decadent frozen dessert combining a buttery shortbread cookie crust with vanilla ice cream swirled with caramel and chunks of Twix candy bars. A chocolate layer seals the crust while additional Twix pieces and caramel sauce create an indulgent topping. Perfect for summer entertaining or special occasions when you want an impressive make-ahead dessert that captures the beloved flavors of the popular candy bar in frozen form.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shortbread cookie crumbs, about 22 cookies
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup salted caramel saucehot fudge sauce1:1flavor
chocolate variation
- 1 cup Twix candy bars, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce, for garnishhot fudge sauce1:1flavor
chocolate variation
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2
Combine shortbread cookie crumbs and melted butter in medium bowl
- 3
Press mixture into ungreased 9-inch pie dish
- 4
Bake crust for 10 minutes then cool on wire rack
- 5
Melt chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl, stirring occasionally
- 6
Pour melted chocolate into bottom of cooled pie crust
- 7
Freeze crust until chocolate hardens, about 15-20 minutes
- 8
Remove ice cream from freezer to soften while chocolate hardens
- 9
Stir salted caramel sauce and 1 cup chopped Twix bars into softened ice cream
- 10
Remove crust from freezer and pour ice cream mixture into crust
- 11
Smooth top and garnish with remaining chopped Twix bars and caramel sauce
- 12
Cover carefully with plastic wrap without touching pie surface
- 13
Freeze until ice cream hardens, at least 2 hours
- 14
Run sharp knife under hot water before cutting into slices
- 15
Serve immediately
Tips
Make cookie crumbs by crushing cookies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin or use a food processor for more even texture.
Let ice cream soften just enough to stir easily but not completely melted to maintain proper texture when frozen.
Run knife under hot water between cuts for clean slices through the frozen pie.
Good to Know
Cover tightly and freeze up to 1 week
Can be made 2-3 days ahead, wrap well and freeze
Let sit 5 minutes at room temperature before cutting for easier slicing
Common Mistakes
Ensure plastic wrap doesn't touch pie surface to avoid sticking to topping
Don't let ice cream get too soft or it won't hold shape when refrozen
Substitutions
different candy bar variation
chocolate variation
FAQ
Can I use store-bought pie crust instead?
Yes, but a baked and cooled graham cracker or cookie crust works better than pastry crust which can become soggy with the ice cream filling.
What if I don't have Twix bars?
Any chocolate caramel candy bar works well, or substitute with chopped chocolate cookies and extra caramel sauce for similar flavors.
How long will this keep frozen?
Properly covered, the pie stays fresh up to one week in the freezer, though texture is best within the first few days.