Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hula Pie for a Hawaiian favorite. It’s made with creamy macadamia nut ice cream, chocolate topping, and a crunchy cookie crust. Perfect for dessert lovers!
If you’re dreaming of a taste of the islands, Hula Pie is the ultimate Hawaiian dessert that brings paradise right to your plate. Made with layers of creamy macadamia nut ice cream, a rich chocolate cookie crust, and topped with decadent fudge, whipped cream, and chopped macadamia nuts, this show-stopping treat is both indulgent and refreshing.
Whether youโve had it at Dukeโs in Hawaii or are discovering it for the first time, this easy-to-follow recipe lets you recreate the magic of Hula Pie at home. We love 33 Ice Cream Desserts and Easy Thanksgiving Pie Recipes.
You might also like to try Hawaiian Wedding Cake for another tropical dessert.
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Why We Love This
This famous Hula Pie recipe perfectly captures the spirit of island indulgence in every bite. Itโs a delicious blend of textures and flavorsโcreamy macadamia nut ice cream, a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, rich fudge topping, fluffy whipped cream, and a sprinkle of roasted macadamia nuts.
Not only is it visually impressive and crowd-pleasing, but itโs also surprisingly simple to make at home with detailed instructions. Whether itโs for a summer barbecue, a tropical-themed party, or just because you need a sweet escape, Hula Pie is the kind of dessert that instantly puts a smile on everyoneโs face.
We love to make pies and also make No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe, Butterscotch Pie and Arkansas Possum Pie Recipe.
What Is The History of Hula Pie?
Hula Pie has roots that trace back to Kimoโs, a beloved restaurant in Mauiโs historic Old Lahaina Town, where it was first created to satisfy hungry sailors looking for something sweet and unforgettable after long days at sea. This iconic dessert quickly became a local legend.
Today, Hula Pie is more than just a treatโitโs a nostalgic taste of Hawaiian hospitality and the laid-back charm of Lahainaโs oceanfront eateries.
Ingredients
Crust
- Oreo Cookies. Regular, not double stuffed cookies.
- Butter. Melted to make the crust.
Pie
- Vanilla Ice Cream. Use a good quality ice cream.
- Macadamia Nuts. Chopped into small pieces.
- Hot Fudge Sauce. I like Hershey’s hot fudge.
- Canned Whipped Topping. You can use Reddi-Wip or store brand.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 2. Use a food processor and pulse until cookies are fine crumbs.
Step 3. Once crushed, pour the cookie crumbs into a mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and combine to make the oreo crust.
Step 4. Pour the cookie crumbs into a 9 inch pie pan. Press evenly into the pan. Then bake the oreo cookie crust for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before adding the ice cream.
Step 5. The ice cream needs to soften for about 10 minutes at room temperature. Then place the ice cream in a large mixing bowl, add ¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts and stir to combine.
Step 6. Get out a separate bowl. It needs to be about 2 quarts, and the rim can easily fit inside your pie crust. This is needed to create the dome shape of the pie. Then line the bowl with plastic wrap and allow enough overhang to easily remove from the bowl. I suggest spraying with nonstick cooking spray as well. Place the ice cream into the lined bowl and cover with additional plastic wrap. Freeze for 3-5 hours until the ice cream is firm.
Step 7. Take the plastic wrap off the large bowl. Carefully remove the entire dome of ice cream and place the flat side of ice cream in the oreo pie crust.
Step 8. Spread the hot fudge on top of the ice cream. It is important that it is room temperature but not heated. It is ok if it does not go all the way to the bottom as the whipped cream will cover the edges. This is easiest to do if you dump the entire cup of hot fudge sauce on top and quickly spread. Freeze for 40-60 minutes to allow the hot fudge to set.
Step 9. When ready to serve, garnish the edges of the pie with whipped cream. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chopped Macadamia nuts on top.
Step 10. Then the pie is ready to slice.
Pro Tips
- Work quickly with the hot fudge sauce. Make sure it is room temperature or it will not spread. It does not have to be perfect. If you find the ice cream is starting to melt, place the pie back in the freezer for a few minutes and try again with the hot fudge.
- Don’t melt the hot fudge. Do not heat the hot fudge or it will melt the ice cream. If you are having trouble and absolutely need to heat it, only do it for a few seconds. The easiest method is to dump the entire cup on top and quickly spread it around.
- Room temperature before slicing. When ready to serve, allow the pie to sit at room temperature a few minutes before slicing to make it easier. Use a large knife dipped in hot water to easily cut into clean slices. The warmed knife will make it easier.
- Don’t reduce the ice cream amount. I know it sounds like a lot of ice cream, but it is needed to create the dome shape of the pie.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer up to a week.
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Hula Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 24 Oreo Cookies
- 5 Tablespoons Butter (melted)
For the Pie:
- 2 48 ounces containers Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 Cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts divided
- 1 Cup Hot Fudge Sauce
- Canned Whipped Topping such as Reddi-Wip
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.ย ย
- Pulse the Oreos cookies in a food processor until they are fine crumbs.ย ย
- Pour the cookie crumbs into a mixing bowl and stir in the melted butter.ย
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch pie pan.ย
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before add in the pie ingredients.ย
For the Pie:
- Allow the ice cream to soften for about 10 minutes at room temperature. You don’t want it melted but easy to scoop and mix together.
- Place the softened ice cream in a large mixing bowl and add ¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts. Stir until well combined.
- You will need a mixing bowl that is about 2 quarts and the rim can easily fit inside your pie crust. This is needed to create the dome shape of the pie.
- Line the bowl with plastic wrap and make sure to allow enough overhang to easily remove from the bowl. I suggest spraying with nonstick cooking spray as well.
- Spread the ice cream into the lined bowl. Cover with additional plastic wrap and freeze for 3-5 hours until the ice cream is firm.
- Remove the top layer of plastic wrap from the bowl. Carefully pull the plastic wrap on the bottom to remove the entire dome of ice cream out of the bowl.
- Place the flat side of ice cream in the crust.
- Make sure the hot fudge sauce is room temperature but not heated. Spread on top of the ice cream. It is ok if it does not go all the way to the bottom as the whipped cream will cover the edges. This is easiest to do if you dump the entire cup of hot fudge sauce on top and quickly spread.
- Place in the freezer for 40-60 minutes to allow the hot fudge to set.
- When ready to serve, garnish the edges of the pie with whipped cream to resemble a hula skirt. This is easy to do by squirting vertical lines of Reddi-wip along the sides of the pie.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chopped Macadamia nuts on top.
- Then the pie is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
