CHOCOLATE MINT DESSERT

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"A rich fudge layer plus crunchy nuts and coconut make this dessert perfect for when you want to serve something special without last-minute fuss," says Barb Seibenaler of Random Lake, Wisconsin. "It's easy to make the day before and freeze overnight."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, divided
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened

Steps:

In a skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add coconut; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove from the heat. Stir in brown sugar and pecans; mix well. Set aside 1 cup. , Press remaining coconut mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. , In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolate and remaining butter. Add sugar and milk. Bring to a slow boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool; pour over coconut mixture. , Spread ice cream over top. Sprinkle with the reserved coconut mixture. Freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. The dessert may be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.