Coconut Ice Cream Squares
In Valles Mines, Missouri, Trudy Vincent uses cereal, coconut and pecans to create a crunchy top and bottum crust for this fun ice cream dessert. "This is great to have in the freezer when unexpected guests arrive and you don't have time to bake," she writes.12-15 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + freezing
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 cups crushed Cinnamon Life cereal
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the cereal, coconut, brown sugar and pecans.
- Drizzle with butter; stir until combined. Press half into an
- ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Carefully spread with ice cream.
- Sprinkle with remaining cereal mixture; gently press down. Cover and
- freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before
- cutting. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 332 calories, 19 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 190 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.