RHUBARB ICEBOX DESSERT

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A light and fluffy marshmallow layer tops the tart rhubarb filling in this delicious make-ahead recipe. -Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry or strawberry gelatin
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups cracker crumbs and butter. Press mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and rhubarb. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and rhubarb is tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour., Spoon rhubarb mixture over crust. Combine whipped topping and marshmallows; spread over rhubarb mixture. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft set, about 2 minutes. Carefully spread over marshmallow topping (the dish will be full). Sprinkle with remaining cracker crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.