DELICIOUS ICE CREAM DESSERT

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We appreciate a cool, creamy dessert like this in summer. It stays fresh in the freezer for one week. Top with the fudgy sauce before serving. - Mrs. Earl Brewer, Jackson, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (11 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
FUDGE TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

Combine wafer crumbs, pecans and butter. Press half of mixture into a 13x9-in. dish. Freeze for 30 minutes., Remove softened ice cream from package; spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Freeze, covered, for at least 4 hours., For topping, combine sugar, cocoa and flour in a small saucepan; stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in butter. Serve over dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.