July 13, 2012

Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert

In honor of July being National Ice Cream Month and because my son requested an ice cream dessert for his 12th birthday, I bring you the following!  (I will be posting my chocolate ice cream dessert version as well so watch for it in a few days)

Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert

Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert

2 cups finely crushed Nilla Wafers* (reserve 1/2 cup for top)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 1/2 cups finely chopped peanuts
8 oz. Cool Whip, unthawed (or other whipped topping)

Mix Nilla Wafers and butter.  Press into a greased 9" x 13" pan.  Freeze for 1/2 hour.  Spread ice cream over crust.  Cover and freeze for 2 1/2 hours.  Drizzle ice cream topping over ice cream layer.  Sprinkle peanuts over topping.  Cover and freeze for 1 hour.  Spread with Cool Whip.  Sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs over all.  Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.  This can be frozen up to 2 months.  Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Servings:  12 - 15


*Can use other cookies such as Golden Oreos

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