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
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6
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CATEGORY
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Dessert
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
50 min. |
TOTAL
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50 min.
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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.