This easy, frozen dessert recipe is a family favorite. It’s best to serve at a large gathering, where you can dish out the majority of it (plus seconds) in a short time, but it also keeps well in the freezer for about a week. Just cut off a chunk when the craving hits! This recipe has been featured in a post on The Recipe Girl blog: Frozen Summer Dessert for a Crowd.
FROZEN CARAMEL-TOFFEE ICE CREAM SANDWICH DESSERT
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1 deep-dish rectangular, throw-away foil pan (9×13)
24 store-bought frozen ice cream sandwiches
2 regular-sized tubs of Cool Whip
caramel sauce
chocolate sauce
bag of Heath bits
4 bars Heath or Skor candy bars, chopped
1. Spray pan with cooking spray. Layer 12 ice cream sandwiches side-by-side in bottom of pan.
2. Spread one tub of Cool Whip over the top of the sandwiches. Drizzle caramel and chocolate syrups over the top of the Cool Whip and then sprinkle with toffee bits. Place in the freezer for about an hour.
3. Layer 2nd level of 12 ice cream sandwiches on top of the toffee bits. Spread with 2nd tub of Cool Whip. Drizzle caramel and chocolate syrup over the Cool Whip. Sprinkle Skor/Heath bars over the top. Place in freezer for several hours until firm.
4. When ready to serve, remove from freezer and use sharp knife to cut into squares.
Yield: One GIANT dessert
Cooking Tips
*For an outdoor gathering, we found this was easiest to eat when cut into squares and served in cups. Place a bunch on a tray for simple serving.
**Warning! This recipe makes a LOT. It keeps well in the freezer for several days. Make it only when you have a large gathering planned, or cut the recipe in half.
***It is suggested that you use the pan indicated in the recipe since you need to have a pan that is deeper than normal. If you have a deep pan alternative, go ahead and try that one (you’ll need about 4 to 5 inches of depth to be safe).
Recipe Source: Adapted from San Diego Cooks Blog
8 Comments
This looks great and easy! http://www.mixingbowl.com is doing a contest for best ice cream dessert by the way, this may be a good entry!!
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I made this for my daughter’s engagement party (a BBQ get together) Everyone loved it and had seconds, tastes very much like an ice cream sundae.
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I’ve made a variation of this and it’s yummy! When there will be an all adult crowd, I drizzle Kahlua over the icecream sandwiches too!
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I made this for my son’s birthday party, the kids just loved it. I even added extra scoops of icecream on the side. It was gone in minutes. Thank you!
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Lori, you are so creative. Everyone at a party would flock to this dessert. What is not to love….everyone’s favorite summertime ice cream made into a cake. xo
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My mom has been making this for quite awhile. Its my husband’s favorite summer dessert! So easy and sooo good!!! We haven’t tried it yet but we keep talking about mixing up the toppings…maybe reese’s pb cups or almond joy…yum!
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Your dessert looks absolutely delicious. My finance would love this. He’s all about caramel, chocolate and whip cream. Thanks for posting this recipe.
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This looks yummy!
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