Chocolate Mint Dessert

Name: Chocolate Mint Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, divided; 3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, divided
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened

Directions

1

In a skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Add coconut; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove from the heat. Stir in brown sugar and pecans; mix well. Set aside 1 cup.
2

Press remaining coconut mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish.
3

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolate and remaining butter. Add sugar and milk. Bring to a slow boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool; pour over coconut mixture.
4

Spread ice cream over top. Sprinkle with the reserved coconut mixture. Freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight.
5

Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. The dessert may be frozen for up to 2 months.