Frozen Butter Pecan Crunch ๐จ๐ฅ
Description:
Looking to wow your guests or family with an impressive, no-bake dessert? Look no further, because this Frozen Butter Pecan Crunch is an absolute showstopper! Prepare to indulge in layers of creamy goodness, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and decadent butter pecan ice cream, topped with a delightful hint of Heath bars (or Crispy Crunch candy bars for our Canadian friends). It’s so irresistibly delicious that everyone will be coming back for seconds, and maybe even thirds!
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Recipe Category: Frozen Desserts
- Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, Freezer
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 669.7
- Fat Content: 41.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 26.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 77.4mg
- Sodium Content: 814.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 71.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 55.2g
- Protein Content: 5.4g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 packages vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups half-and-half or milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pint butter pecan ice cream
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip whipped topping
- Crushed Heath bars (or Crispy Crunch candy bars), for sprinkling
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. |
| 2 | Pat the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-inch baking pan. |
| 3 | Chill the crust thoroughly in the freezer. |
| 4 | In a mixing bowl, beat the pudding mixes with half and half or milk until well blended (about 1 minute). |
| 5 | Fold in the butter pecan ice cream and Cool Whip whipped topping until well combined. |
| 6 | Spoon the creamy mixture over the chilled crust in the baking pan. |
| 7 | Sprinkle the top with crushed Heath bars (or Crispy Crunch candy bars) for an added crunch. |
| 8 | Freeze the dessert until firm. |
| 9 | About 20 minutes before serving, remove the dessert from the freezer to soften slightly. |
| 10 | Store any leftovers tightly covered with foil in the freezer for future indulgence. |
Tips:
- For our Canadian friends: If Heath bars are not available, Crispy Crunch candy bars make an excellent substitute.
- Allow the dessert to soften slightly before serving for easier slicing.
- Customize your toppings by adding chopped nuts, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- This dessert can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
Indulge in the creamy, crunchy goodness of this Frozen Butter Pecan Crunch dessert, and watch as it becomes a new family favorite for any occasion! ๐จโจ
