Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 (3 1/3 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish. press remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of ungreased 10 inch springform pan. place on a baking sheet. bake at 375°f for 8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. cool on a wire rack.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl, combine the ice cream, milk, pudding mixes, and vanilla; beat until smooth. fold in half of whipped topping. pour over crust. cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
• 3 spread with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. freeze for at least 3 hours or until firm. remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving. i garnish with strawberry halves.