BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM TORTE

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte image

A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep in the freezer for one month-just be sure to wrap tightly. -Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRUST:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 gallon butter pecan ice cream, softened if necessary
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped pecans or pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, butter and salt. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely., Meanwhile, for the crust, cream butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in chopped pecans. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly. Spread with 1/2 cup caramel sauce. Cool on a wire rack., Spread ice cream over caramel layer. Freeze 15 minutes. Top with additional chopped pecans or pecan halves. Freeze, covered, several hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining caramel sauce., Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Heat caramel sauce and serve with torte.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.