Giant Ice Cream Bowl DIY - Martha's Bundt Pan Challenge

Posted on Martha's FB page was the question, what new use can you think of for a bundt pan? Since I like to help out Martha when I can, I thought I'd think of an answer for her.
I own a bundt pan, but it's not something I usually use. This probably makes me a better candidate to figure out a new use for it.

I decided to try and flip it over and use the underside for baking, as a mold to create a large bowl. It worked!
I love the way the ridges from the bundt pan gave my bowl texture.
I filled it up with enough ice cream and toppings for 8, and got ready some wooden ice cream spoons, which I customize and sell in my Etsy store. I think it would be so much fun to use a party-sized ice cream bowl! Can't wait to use my bundt pan again.

I made the bowl pictured using pie crust. It took a few tries to get it right. I have a few recommendations for anyone trying this at home:
- Do not cut out the hole in the center of the bundt pan. The dough needs the support! Otherwise it will crack in half.
- Pop the whole thing in the chill chest after you get the dough laid out on top for a good 15 minutes.
- Cut a few small slits in a large piece of tin foil (for venting) and cover the entire pie crust. This will also help to keep it from cracking and falling apart. After the pie crust is baked, remove the foil and keep it in the over to brown a few minutes longer.
- Leave the crust on the bundt pan until it's cool. It will be fairly sturdy when you remove it!

Look how pretty!

Knowing what I know now, I may go back and try doing this with a crisp sugar cookie recipe. I also like that I can fancy this up! For a party I would dip the top edge in chocolate and cover it with sprinkles. Also, imagine how yummy this would be with a cobbler inside... yummmmm.

Enjoy!