Sunday, March 1, 2009

Macaroon Ice Cream Torte

I made this dessert for Hubby's 35th birthday. However, I had trouble finding macaroon cookies in the store, so I used the substitutions indicated. It was still really good!

24 macaroon cookies (I used 1 pkg crushed coconut cookies and about 1 c shredded coconut.)
1 qt coffee ice cream, softened
1 qt chocolate ice cream, softened
1 1/2 c Heath candy bits or 2 Heath candy bars, coarsely chopped (1.4 oz each)
hot fudge topping, warmed

For crust, mix half of the cookies (and coconut) with about 1 - 1 1/2 c of the coffee ice cream. Spread into the bottom of an ungreased 9" springform pan. Repeat with cookies (and coconut) using 1 - 1 1/2 c of the chocolate ice cream. Sprinkle with half of the Heath bits. Spread remaining softened coffee ice cream on top of crust. Repeat with remaining chocolate ice cream. Sprinkle with remaining Heath bits. Freeze til firm.

Remove from freezer atleast 10 min before serving. Remove sides of pan. Cut dessert into wedges and drizzle with hot fudge. Makes 12-16 servings.

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