Shelly's Recipe

CREAMY FROZEN ORANGE SQUARES

Category: Frozen Desserts

2/3 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds
5 tbsp butter
60 vanilla wafer cookies, finely crushed
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Orange peel curls, garnish

In a medium skillet, toast almonds over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Immediately remove from heat and reserve 2 tbsp for topping.

Add butter to remaining almonds in skillet; stir until butter is melted. Add cookie crumbs; mix well. Press mixture into the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Cool completely; about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, stir together ice cream and sherbet until partially blended. Spoon over cooled crust; smooth top. Cover; freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.

To serve, cut dessert into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Garnish with whipped cream, reserved almonds and orange curl. Serve 12