How to Make Five Layer Ice Cream Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime is the perfect season for indulging in frozen treats, and these five layer ice cream bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. With layers of crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla ice cream, fudgy chocolate ganache, chopped nuts, and a final layer of sweetened condensed milk, these frozen bars are a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Enjoy them at a backyard barbecue, pool party, or just as a refreshing dessert on a hot day.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups evaporated milk
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ½ gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 1 ½ cups roasted Spanish peanuts
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 2 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, 1/2 cup butter, chocolate chips, and confectioners' sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool thoroughly.
  • In a large bowl, mix together crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and 1/2 cup melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan; freeze until firm. Spread softened ice cream over crust, then freeze until firm. Spread top with cooled fudge sauce, and sprinkle with peanuts; freeze until firm. Spread with whipped topping, and freeze until firm, or overnight.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 242mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 264mg