Caramel Topped Ice Cream Dessert Recipe

Name: Caramel Topped Ice Cream Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups finely crushed sugar cookies; ¼ cup cashews, finely chopped; ⅓ cup butter, melted; 12 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened; 1 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; ½ cup butter; 2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup pretzel stick, coarsely crushed; ½ cup cashews, coarsely chopped; 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping

Servings: persons

2 cups finely crushed sugar cookies
¼ cup cashews, finely chopped
⅓ cup butter, melted
12 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup butter
2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pretzel stick, coarsely crushed
½ cup cashews, coarsely chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping

1
Combine all crust ingredients in medium bowl; mix well.
2
Press onto bottom of ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
3
Freezer 10 minutes.
4
Spread ice cream over crust.
5
Cover; freeze until set (1 to 2 hours).
6
Meanwhile, combine all fudge layer ingredients in 2 quart saucepan.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil (7 to 9 minutes).
8
Reduce heat to medium-low.
9
Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
10
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
11
Cool completely (about 1 1/2 hours).
12
Pour cooled chocolate mixture over frozen ice cream.
13
Freeze until set (4 hours or overnight).
14
Meanwhile, combine pretzel sticks and cashews in small bowl; set aside.
15
Before serving, let dessert stand at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes.
16
Cut into servings; top each serving with about 1 tablespoon pretzel mixture.
17
Drizzle each with about 1 tablespoon caramel topping.

2117

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups finely crushed sugar cookies, ¼ cup cashews, finely chopped, ⅓ cup butter, melted, 12 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened, and more.

Yes, Caramel Topped Ice Cream Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caramel Topped Ice Cream Dessert

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Variations & substitutions

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