Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork until moistened. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes; let cool on a wire rack.

Combine pumpkin and next 5 ingredients (pumpkin through ginger) in a bowl; stir well. Stir in brandy, if desired. Fold in ice cream to create a marbled effect. Spoon pumpkin mixture into the prepared crust. Cover loosely, and freeze pie for 8 hours. (If desired, cover with heavy-duty foil; seal and freeze for up to one month ahead.)

Place pie in refrigerator 20 minutes before serving to soften. Place pecans and malted milk powder in a food processor, and process until ground. Sprinkle the pecan mixture around edge of pie.