This Frozen Peppermint Ice Cream Dessert is a delightful layered treat that combines a crunchy, buttery Rice Chex and coconut crust with creamy peppermint ice cream. It's a refreshing and nostalgic recipe, ideal for the holidays or summer gatherings. The mix of textures and cool mint flavor makes it a unique and memorable dessert that has been enjoyed in various forms for decades. Its simple ingredients and make-ahead style also make it a favorite for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex (crushed )
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup coconut (shredded )
- ½ cup pecans (chopped )
- ½ gallon peppermint ice cream (softened)
Instructions
Step 1: Mix & Prepare Crust
- In a bowl, mix the crushed Rice Chex, brown sugar, melted butter, coconut, and chopped pecans.
Step 2: Layer Base
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form a crust.
Step 3: Add Ice Cream
- Spread softened peppermint ice cream evenly over the crust.
Step 4: Top & Freeze
- Sprinkle the remaining Chex mixture on top of the ice cream.
- Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Tips
- Use any flavor of ice cream like vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry.
- Replace Rice Chex with cornflakes or granola for a different crunch
- Add mini chocolate chips or crushed candy canes for extra texture and flavor.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 2mg
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