COCONUT ICE CREAM TORTE

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Guests will "ooh" and "aah" when you bring in this fabulous ice-cream torte ringed with chocolaty Almond Joy bars. But this is one summer showstopper our Test Kitchen created with busy hostesses in mind. It's super easy, feeds a crowd and can be made days ahead for convenience.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 macaroons, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
26 snack-size Mounds or Almond Joy candy bars
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes., In a microwave, heat hot fudge topping on high for 15-20 seconds or until pourable; spread over crust. Trim one end from each candy bar; arrange around edge of pan. Freeze for 15 minutes. Spread vanilla ice cream over fudge topping; freeze for 30 minutes. , Spread strawberry ice cream over vanilla layer; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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