ICE CREAM CRUNCH

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Settle in with a slice of this easy dessert, a summertime favorite at the willmar Minnesota home of Carol Seybert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped mixed nuts
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook butter and brown sugar until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. , In a large bowl, combine cereal, coconut and nuts; add sugar mixture and stir until coated. Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Spread ice cream over crust. Top with remaining cereal mixture. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.