Best Coconut Caramel Ice Cream Delight Recipes

TOASTED-COCONUT CARAMEL ICE CREAM SUNDAES

Steps:

• Place sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy deep medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high. Boil until mixture turns dark amber, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with wet pastry brush, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat. Immediately add cream and sweetened cream of coconut (mixture will bubble vigorously). Whisk over low heat until caramel sauce is blended and smooth and any caramel bits dissolve. do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm slightly over medium heat, stirring often, before using.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut evenly on small baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes, about 12 minutes. Cool. DO AHEAD: Toasted coconut can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Scoop ice cream into bowls. Spoon some of warm caramel sauce over. Sprinkle toasted coconut over and serve immediately.
• Sweetened cream of coconut is available in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

COCONUT CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish., In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, milk, extract, pudding mixes and 2/3 cup coconut until blended. Spread over the crust; top with whipped topping. Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over top. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. , Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

COCONUT CRUNCH DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; press lightly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to form coarse crumbs. Cool. , Divide crumb mixture in half; press half into the same baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , Fold in whipped topping; spoon over the crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

COCONUT CARAMEL ICE-CREAM DELIGHT

Steps:

• 1. Mix cream cheese and condensed milk with mixer, then add cool whip and blend well. Set this mixture in Refrig to chill.
• 2. Toast coconut and pecans in 1/4th butter in teflon skillet. (This will take 5 to 10 minutes max and your coconut should look about the same color as a drop of caramel on a paper plate. This is how you know it is toasted to the proper hue. (Dont worry if some of the coconut is still white in color.)
• 3. Remove coconut/pecans from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes to an hour.
• 4. After coconut/pecans have cooled off, spread 1/4th of cream cheese mixture in the bottom of your pie shells and then sprinkle 1/4th of coconut/pecans on top of your cream cheese mixture; then drizzle approximately 1/4th of your caramel topping on top of the coconut/pecans.
• 5. Repeat step 4
• 6. Place your Coconut Caramel Ice Cream Delight Pies in freezer until 5 minutes before serving.
• 7. *NOTE* You may buy pre-made pie shells for this heavenly dessert. Graham Cracker or any of the others work great. THE ORIGINAL CRUST FOR THIS DESSERT IS AS FOLLOWS--- To make a crust for a 13 X 9 pan: 1 Cup flour 1 stick butter 1/2 cup chopped pecans Liberally spray 13 X 9 with Bakers Joy then mix and press all the ingredients into the bottom of your pan and bake at 350 until light brown. (approximately 20 minutes) I prefer this method because the original crust recipe tastes better. My sweet tooth says so! These Pies are wonderful to eat one and save the other in your freezer for unexpected guests! Enjoy this classic proven and easy pie! (My prep time is a snap thanks to my little Black n Decker chopper.)