COCONUT ICE CREAM SQUARES

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In Valles Mines, Missouri, Trudy Vincent uses cereal, coconut and pecans to create a crunchy top and bottum crust for this fun ice cream dessert. "This is great to have in the freezer when unexpected guests arrive and you don't have time to bake," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups crushed Cinnamon Life cereal
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the cereal, coconut, brown sugar and pecans. Drizzle with butter; stir until combined. Press half into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Carefully spread with ice cream. Sprinkle with remaining cereal mixture; gently press down. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before cutting. May be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.