Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Squares

For the Ice Cream Squares recipe from Love with Recipes, here’s a detailed breakdown:

Ice Cream Squares

Overview

Ice Cream Squares are a delightful frozen dessert that combines the creamy richness of vanilla ice cream with a sweet, crunchy crust made from graham cracker crumbs. This recipe is perfect for quick preparation and is ideal for serving large groups, making it a hit at parties and gatherings, especially in warm weather.

• Cook Time: Not specified
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 15 squares
• Category: Frozen Desserts
• Keywords: Dessert, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Easy

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
• Crushed candy bars for topping (optional)

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 235.9
• Fat: 12.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.6g
• Cholesterol: 25.6mg
• Sodium: 222.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 29.2g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Sugars: 24.8g
• Protein: 2.7g

Instructions

1. Prepare Crust:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted margarine until well mixed.
   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan to form the crust layer.

2. Prepare Ice Cream Layer:

   • In another bowl, beat the vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and creamy.
   • Add the vanilla ice cream to the pudding mixture and continue beating until well combined and creamy.

3. Assemble:

   • Spread the ice cream mixture evenly over the prepared crumb crust layer in the baking pan.

4. Add Topping:

   • Top the ice cream layer with the thawed whipped topping, spreading it evenly.
   • Optionally, sprinkle crushed candy bars over the whipped topping for added texture and flavor.

5. Chill and Serve:

   • Chill the assembled dessert well in the freezer until firm.
   • Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Tips:

• Variations: Experiment with different flavors of pudding mix or ice cream to create new flavor combinations.
• Make-Ahead: You can prepare this dessert ahead of time and store it in the freezer until ready to serve.
• Garnish: Fresh berries or chocolate sauce can be used as additional garnishes for serving.

Enjoy these Ice Cream Squares as a refreshing treat that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike with its creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors!