POLAR BEAR PIE
Kids will warm up to this cool confection in a hurry! With cute critters, the dessert is perfect for a celebration featuring the Polar Bear Stuffed Centerpiece and Party Props. Our kitchen staff created their chilly treat by spreading blue ice cream over a homemade cookie crust. With more of the same dough, they shaped a sign and polar bears, too. Since the treat is so simple to prepare, you'll easily be able to take your next party in a new direction-north!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., Press 1 cup of dough onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining dough to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out one 2-in. x 1-1/4-in. rectangle. Using a 4-in. bear cookie cutter, cut out three bears. , Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Save dough scraps for another use. Spread the ice cream over the cooled crust; cover and freeze until set., Meanwhile for icing, in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Frost bears and rectangle; set aside to dry., Using a new, unused fine paintbrush or a toothpick, paint eyes, nose and scarf on each bear with food coloring. Paint "North Pole" on rectangle; attach to peppermint stick with icing. Let dry., Remove pie from freezer 15 minutes before serving. For icebergs, place one small and three large dollops of whipped topping on pie. Just before serving, insert bears into topping. Insert sign into ice cream.
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MdMainuddin Jihadi
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love that it's not too sweet.
Dedicated Gamer
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out great. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I want.
wanda davis
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.
Faraz Ahmad
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfect and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Mohamed Hamza
[email protected]This pie is so delicious and easy to make. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I want.
Arturo Alvarez
[email protected]This pie is perfect for a summer party. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors.
AltaDawn Jeppesen
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love that it's not too sweet.
Ryan Gisha
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out great. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I want.
Romzan Alex
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Gul sher Panhwar
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.
Cecil Yarber
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. My family loves this pie!
OJAY GOD GAMING
[email protected]This pie is a hit at every party I bring it to. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shah Rumel
[email protected]I love this pie! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this pie.
Maruf Billah
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Nikkia Frazier
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfect and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Usman Hussain Siddiqui Advocate
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.