LAYERED SHERBET DESSERT

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Macaroons and pecans combine in this special layered sherbet dessert. Try garnishing with fresh strawberries and just listen to folks "ooh" and "ahh" when you bring this in! -Kathryn Dunn, Axton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 macaroon cookies, crumbled
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 pint each raspberry, lime and orange sherbet, softened

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle cookie crumbs onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Combine cookie crumbs and pecans; fold in whipped cream. Spread half of cream mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Freeze 30 minutes., Gently spread raspberry sherbet over cream layer; freeze until set, about 30 minutes. Repeat with lime and orange sherbet. Spread with remaining cream mixture. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.