Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 (12-ounce) package frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9 cookie sheets)
• 4 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream, softened

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Cool completely.
3. Combine butter and honey in a medium bowl. Add graham cracker crumbs, stirring to blend. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Place 1/2 cup cooled cherry mixture in a food processor; process until smooth. Place the remaining cherry mixture in an airtight container; cover and chill.
5. Place softened ice cream in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add pureed cherry mixture, and gently fold in to achieve a swirl pattern. Spoon mixture into the cooled crust. Cover and freeze 4 hours or until firm. Top with reserved cherry sauce just before serving.