Shelly's Recipe

FROZEN ICE CREAM DESSERT WITH OREO CRUST

Category: Frozen Desserts

1 (1-lbs) bag regular Oreo sandwich cookies
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream (semi-soft, just soft enough to spread)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Prepare a 13 x 9-inch pan.

In a food processor process the sandwich cookies until finely crushed; mix in the 1/2 cup melted butter. Reserve 3/4-cup of the cookie crumbs then press the remaining into the bottom of the pan; place into the freezer for about 45 minutes or until completely frozen.

Remove from the freezer and spread the softened ice cream over the crust, then sprinkle the pecans over the ice cream; return to freezer until solid.

Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan combine evaporated milk with 1/2 cup butter, chocolate chips and confectioners sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly, cook for 8 minutes then remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

When the mixture is at room temperature remove the pan from the freezer and pour into the pan; return to the freezer until firm.

Spread the whipped topping over the frozen dessert, then sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top; return to freezer until ready to serve. Store any leftovers covered in the freezer.