Layered Pecan Ice Cream Dessert

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Dec. 24, 2011

Ingredients

Sweet baking chocolate squares 4 Ounce (1 Ounce Per Square)
Butter/Margarine 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Sugar 2/3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
Evaporated milk 5 1/3 Ounce (1 Can)
Salt 1/8 Teaspoon
Vanilla extract 2 Teaspoon
Chocolate wafers 24 , crushed
Butter/Margarine 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , melted
Vanilla ice cream 1/2 Gallon , softened
Whipping cream 1 Cup (16 tbs) , whipped
Chopped pecans 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)

Directions

MAKING

1 In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate and 1/2 cup butter.

2 Stir in the sugar, evaporated milk, and salt.

3 Gradually bring the mixture to a boil.

4 Lower the heat and cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

5 Remove from the heat and blend in vanilla.

6 Allow to cool.

7 In a bowl, mix chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter.

8 Firmly press into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan.

9 Allow to cool.

10 Spread the crumb mixture evenly with ice cream.

11 Top with chocolate sauce.

12 Spread the whipped cream on top and sprinkle with pecans.

13 Cover and let freeze until firm.

14 Allow to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing.

SERVING

15 Slice and serve.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 15

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 674Calories from Fat 332

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 37 g56.9%

Saturated Fat 21 g105%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 409 mg17.04%

Total Carbohydrates 77 g25.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 55 g

Protein 8 g16%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet