Duke's Hula Pie (Copycat Recipe)
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Duke's Hula Pie (Copycat Recipe)
Description
This Duke's Hula Pie copycat begins with preparing an Oreo cookie crust, chilled in the freezer. Vanilla ice cream softened to a frozen yogurt-like consistency is mixed with coconut extract and chopped macadamia nuts for texture and tropical flavor. The ice cream mixture is shaped in a bowl for easy unmolding before being frozen overnight to re-harden.
The pie is assembled by unmolding the ice cream onto the chilled crust, with generous layers of fudge topping between and over the creamy filling. Whipped cream adds lightness on top, balancing the richness of ice cream and fudge. The macadamia nuts lend crunch and complement the coconut infusion, evoking the iconic Hawaiian-style dessert.
Serve this pie frozen for a refreshing, indulgent dessert that marries creamy, crunchy, and chocolate flavors. It pairs well with casual meals or as a festive treat. Store any leftovers in the freezer to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust store-bought or homemade, OREO, frozen
- 1 gallon vanilla ice cream French
- 2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 ¼ cup macadamia nuts coarsely chopped, divided
- 3 cups fudge topping store-bought or homemade, divided
- Whipped Cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo pie crust and place in the freezer.
- Remove ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften for 10-15 minutes. You do not want it to melt, so keep a close eye on it.
- When the ice cream has softened, place it in a stand mixer bowl fitted with the dough hook attachment. Turn the mixer to low and mix the ice cream until it reaches a thick frozen yogurt consistency. Add coconut extract and 1 cup macadamia nuts. Mix for another minute.
- Find a mixing bowl where the rim will easily fit inside the pie crust. If using a 9-inch pie crust, find a bowl where the rim is less than 9 inches. You will be placing the bowl upside down inside the crust after it's frozen.
- Line the bowl with plastic wrap, spray with cooking spray, and scoop ice cream into the bowl. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
- Remove ice cream and crust from the freezer. Remove the cover from the ice cream bowl. Carefully place the bowl upside down in the crust. Pull the plastic wrap down until the ice cream settles onto the crust. Remove the bowl and plastic wrap from the ice cream.
- Spoon 2 cups of fudge topping over the ice cream dome. Do not heat the fudge; you don't want it to melt the ice cream. If you must heat it to soften, do it for only a few seconds, until soft enough to remove from the container. Spread fudge evenly until the ice cream is covered in fudge. Freeze again until fudge becomes firm, about 1 hour.
- Remove from the freezer and cut into slices using a warm knife. Top each slice with whipped cream, the remaining 1 cup hot fudge (it's okay for this fudge to be hot), and the remaining ¼ cup macadamia nuts.
Notes
- Freeze the pie crust and ice cream mixture simultaneously for easier assembly.
- Use softened ice cream, not melted, for mixing to maintain proper texture.
- Line the shaping bowl with plastic wrap for quick removal and neat presentation.
- Divide fudge topping layering for balanced chocolate flavor throughout the pie.
- Store the pie in the freezer and slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 766 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 766kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
| Vitamin A | 997IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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