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Crunchy Ice Cream Dessert

By: Mildred Sherrer 
"I like to start my meal prep with dessert. I sandwich vanilla ice cream with layers of cereal, peanuts and coconut. Then I put it in the freezer until its ready to serve!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed Rice Chex
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream*

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the cereal, brown sugar, peanuts and coconut. Drizzle with butter; stir until combined. Press half of the mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. Cut ice cream into 3/4-in.-thick slices; arrange evenly over crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press down lightly. Cover and freeze until serving.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: Purchase a rectangular-shaped package of ice cream for the easiest cutting.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by SARAH   view full review
This is the same as my recipe except I use rice krispies instead of rice chex. I also add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by Sonia M.   view full review
I made a few changes to this recipe, with marvelous results! Instead of plain peanuts, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by cookiequeen   view full review
This was a nice variation to an ice cream treat. I did double the topping mix and I think if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by CBETRO   view full review
This recipe is delicious! I had a similar recipe that I lost so I was delighted to find this....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by leeshoff   view full review
I also have a similar recipe made with rice krispies. I used sliced almonds and when serving,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by LALLI-GIRL   view full review
Made this for company and everyone loved it!! Followed the advice and doubled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by Potsticker   view full review
Great recipe, Mildred. Thanks for sharing. I toast the coconut, but that's a personal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by kevin   view full review
my freinds and i ate this at a party we had and it was great. would make it again for sure....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by GERRIERPH1   view full review
Thanks for a long lost recipe! I used to make this as a child, making ice cream balls and...

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