Brownie Caramel Parfaits

Chris Schnittka of Charlosttesville, Virginia easily transforms brownies, ice cream and caramel topping into a tempting treat. "Layers of toasted coconut and nuts add nice crunch and make this dessert seem fancy," she remarks. "But it really couldn't be simpler to put together."

SERVINGS

6

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Baked

PREP

50 min.

TOTAL

50 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 package brownie mix (8-inch x 8-inch pan size)
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

DIRECTIONS

Place pecans and coconut in an ungreased baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
    Meanwhile, prepare brownies according to package directions. Cool on a wire rack; cut into small squares.
    When ready to serve, in six parfait or dessert glasses, layer the brownies, ice cream, caramel topping and pecan mixture; repeat layers one or two times. Yield: 6 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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