This easy fuzzy navel ice cream pie is light and summer-y, and best of all, quick to put together and totally no bake!
Is there anything that screams late summer louder than peaches and citrus and ICE CREAM? I say no.
So, I have this fear that when I die I’ll leave behind a liquor cabinet packed with almost-full bottles of alcohol that no one really wants to drink. And my grandchildren will feel a duty to hold on to those bottles. They’ll pass them on to their children, who will pass them on to their children and so on.
In 300 years those bottles of Gammel Dansk and buttered popcorn vodka will still be hanging around, collecting dust while my great-great-great grandchildren are flying their space cars around their neighborhood on Pluto.
This might seem like an oddly random fear, but when my grandma died my parents ended up with half a dozen bottles of seriously old (like turn of the century) liqueurs, which they still have, and which no one ever touches. My family is not good at throwing things away.
There is not a doubt in my mind that one day those bottles will be all mine. So in an attempt to clear out some space before that day comes, I’m using up what I already have! This is good news for all of us.
Because I happen to have a bottle of peach schnapps.
After these ice cream sandwiches turned into soup during my photo sesh, I’d promised myself I wouldn’t do another ice cream recipe this summer. My plan was to come up with a bunch of recipes for next summer, then do all the photography in December.
No amount of AC is enough to keep ice cream cool in August in Phoenix.
But then the idea for fuzzy navel ice cream pie popped into my brain and I knew I couldn’t wait a full year to share it.
The crust is a simple graham cracker crust. Then you fill said crust with no churn ice cream that you flavor with orange zest and schnapps. You top the whole thing with schnapps-infused whipped cream, freeze for a few hours and voilà! Dessert is served.
So light, so refreshing, so sweet and delicious. And I’m a few tablespoons closer to some empty space in my cabinet. Win-win!
Have a lovely week!
Easy, no-bake, and slightly boozy, this pie just screams summer!
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs from about 9 graham cracker sheets
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- finely grated zest from 3 oranges
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons peach schnapps
- orange food coloring optional
- 2 cups heavy cream well chilled
- 3/4 cup heavy cream well chilled
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon peach schnapps
- Lightly grease a 10-inch pie plate. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Press into an even layer in the bottom and part way up the sides of the prepared plate. Freeze for at least half an hour.
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk, orange zest, and schnapps in a small mixing bowl and stir until combined. Add food coloring (if using) and mix well.
- Beat the heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer) until the cream holds stiff peaks. Fold about a quarter cup of the heavy cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture just to lighten, then gently fold in the remaining heavy cream until combined.
- Pour into the frozen pie crust and freeze for half an hour. (You’ll probably have a little filling left over. This is for you to snack on.)
- Beat the heavy cream in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer) until it thickens. Add the powdered sugar and beat until the cream holds stiff peaks. Beat in the schnapps just to combine. Spread the topping over the frozen pie. Freeze for at least 8 hours. Serve and enjoy.
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
I think I have a vague (fuzzy) memory of drinking peach schnapps. Now that I’m old and boring and in my 30’s I’d much rather eat my schnapps in dessert form!! Especially if it’s in this delicious looking pie. OMG. It makes me think of fuzzy peaches!! Love this!!
Kelsie says
Most of my memories of schnapps are on the fuzzy side too :). Hope you’re having a great week, Katherine!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
This is amazing! Seriously! I must try it – pinning! I love everything about this refreshing summer dessert!
Kelsie says
Thank you Amy! Have a great week, my friend!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
I’m glad you decided not to wait a whole year to post this pie, Kelsie! It looks creamy and dreamy!! I love the fuzzy navel twist and how you incorporated the orange zest. My husband and I don’t usually drink unless we are entertaining, but we must have this innate fear of being caught short on alcohol. Somehow we have amassed a decent collection of boozy goodness. I should follow your lead and use some up before they become inheritance! ?
Kelsie says
I’m the same way–I’m not a big drinker but somehow I have this huge liquor collection! It’s nuts! Have a great week, Thao!
Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says
OMG…Fuzzy Navel brings me back to my peach schnapps days…lots of fuzzy navels. I won’t go there! But wow, this pie looks amazing and refreshing Kelsie! I think it’s brilliant! 😉
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you Kim!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
How fun and colorful is this! Perfect for summer! We have a few of those bottles to lol.
Kelsie says
Thank you Stacey! Have a great week, my friend!
Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen says
buttered poporn vodka? um no! easy fuzzy navel ice cream pie – urgh YES! this looks fantastic! I can’t say I have a problem with buying alcohol that I don’t use… not sure if that’s a problem of not!
Kelsie says
Thank you so much, Georgie! I’d say it’s only a problem if you can’t work it into a pie :). Have a great rest of your week!
thatskinnychickcanbake says
Haha! I can totally relate. Weird liqueurs bought for 2 tablespoons just don’t seem to ever seem to get used up…and they multiply up in that liquor cabinet! I bet I even have some peach schnapps. And this yummy pie is the perfect excuse to measure out a few tablespoonfuls 🙂
Kelsie says
Yes! I wish we could buy them from bulk bins and just get what we need :). Have a great week, Liz!
Marcie Bidou says
I don’t get around to using the alcohol in my cabinet too quickly either! And the fuzzy navel is a blast from my past…I used to drink them oh so many years ago. lol . This pie looks so delicious and I love the flavors!
Kelsie says
Thank you Marcie! Have a great week!
Carlee says
Ha! An heirloom liquor cabinet that just moves from one generation to the next leaving each one to scratch their head and wonder why there was ever such a thing as buttered popcorn vodka. Though I’m sure with age the popcorn notes really pop and the butter undertones deepen to reveal the true essence. Let’s just make your whole liquor cabinet into pie and save ouselves the worry!
Kelsie says
Hahahahaha! I’ve heard that buttered popcorn vodka improves with age, much like fine wine. Hope you’re having a great week, my dear!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
Although oranges are associated with fall and winter, I love citrus ice cream. Besides, the combo of orange and peach flavors sound great to me! Also, this is an ice cream pie so how can I resist?:) Well done, Kelsie!
Kelsie says
I’ve always thought citrus should be associated with summer because it’s so refreshing! Especially in ice cream :). Thank you Ben!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Wait wait wait wait… buttered popcorn vodka???? Okay, I love buttered popcorn and I’m a big fan of vodka, but for some reason those three words together are freaking me out. I’d ask you if it’s good, but I’m willing to bet it’s unopened along with all your other bottles of goodies. 😉 Too bad we aren’t neighbors, I’d be more that happy to take your liquor off your hands! hahahaha! Anyways, I am LOVING this pie!!!!!!! I mean FUZZY NAVEL ICE CREAM PIE?!?! Now THOSE words together are GLORIOUS! I absolutely NEED this pie. IMMEDIATELY! Pinned! Cheers! 🙂
Kelsie says
Yeah, I didn’t think through my purchase :). I KNOW! We really should be neighbors. I’m dying over your skewers today! Have a great week, Chey!
Patrick@looneyforfood says
Great story! And major props for the picture in that heat!
Kelsie says
Thank you Patrick!
Ann Sageer says
Peaches…citrus…and ice cream?! You’ve nailed it! I haven’t had a fuzzy navel in the longest time…this is such a fun twist on a fun classic! Pinned!
Kelsie says
Thank you Annie! Have a great week!
Milena | Craft Beering says
Forgot to mention – this screams to be paired with Belgian Wit. The navels, the schnapps.. Happen to have a uKeg growler full of Belgian Wit from a local brewery …So I pinned to the Pairing Beer and Food – Belgian Wit board:)
Kelsie says
WHY aren’t we neighbors? All the pie is gone now but next time I make it I’m trying that pairing for sure. Have a great week!
Milena | Craft Beering says
I hear you Kelsie! The heat has been relentless, even in Colorado! Also, since there is schnapps in the ice cream (alcohol doesn’t freeze) the melting is accelerated. Sigh. I guess we just have to eat them slices faster:) Peaches and navels though – sounds perfect, why would you have waited until next summer? This pie is perfection.
Kelsie says
Thank you Milena! All the running back and forth to the freezer was definitely worth it to keep this frozen 🙂
Maria Doss says
Love your story Kelsie, hilarious:) The color on this ice cream pie is just so darn pretty and anything with fuzzy in the title screams fun!!
Kelsie says
Thank you Maria! Have a great week!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynn's Sweets and Treats says
How yummy is this?!! Fuzzy navel ice cream pie for the win! Even though it’s hard to take photos of ice cream in the Phoenix heat, I hope you at least got to enjoy a cold slice of this pie! Have a great week! Xoxo
Kelsie says
Awwww thank you Kelly! I’ve definitely enjoyed more than my share!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
You are too funny, Kelsie, but I totally know what you mean! And how smart of you to start using up the liquor you have in your cabinet. A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do right 😉 ? Hehehe! I know you had probs taking pics of that last ice cream post, but I think it turn out lovely! And nuttin’ wrong with melty ice-cream if you ask me! Now this! This ice cream pie sounds DELISH! Love that crust and all the orange flavour goin’ on! Three slices please!
Kelsie says
My sister and I loved ice cream “soup” growing up but it’s just not photogenic, haha! Thank you so much Dawn! Have a great week, my dear
dawnyucuiscooking says
Great story about the liquor bottles. I use to love the fuzzy navel drinks, I haven’t had one in ages. I bet this fuzzy navel ice cream pie is a yummy as the drink. A nice and refreshing dessert for those hot summer days.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Dawn! Fuzzy navels are definitely a delicious drink 🙂
David | Spiced says
Please me tell you don’t actually have a bottle of buttered popcorn vodka in your cabinet, Kelsie. Please. *shudder* But with that said, I highly support using up the liquor cabinet! That way, you can make space for more fun stuff…like more liquor that isn’t of the buttered popcorn variety. Hah! I’m loving the peach angle to this ice cream pie, and I’m thinking I could go for a slice of this one soon! (Although, I should admit that our temps here are in the low-mid 70’s today. Sure you don’t want to keep making your way north and easy? Hah!) Great combination of flavors! And great photos given the heat. Even though it’s almost always cool(ish) here, I still HATE taking photos of ice cream. Like I dread it. I break into a cold sweat just thinking about it. Anyhoo, happy Monday, my friend!
Kelsie says
Hahaha, the vodka was an unfortunate impulse buy :). Next time I’m up your way I’ll drop off a few pies for sure! Thank you David. Have a great week!