Chocolate Pecan Ice Cream Torte


This delectable dessert layers my favorite ice cream (chocolate) and my husband's favorite (butter pecan) on a shortbread crust, along with chocolate candy pieces, toasted pecans and caramel topping.

Steps


In a microwave-safe bowl , combine the caramel topping and candy bars.
Microwave , uncovered , on high for 1-1 / 2 minutes or until candy bars are melted , stirring every 30 seconds.
Cool.
Combine the cookie crumbs and butter.
Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in.
Springform pan.
Chop 1 / 2 cup pecans.
Set aside.
Spoon half of the butter pecan ice cream over crust.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce.
Sprinkle with 1 / 4 cup chopped pecans.
Spread half of the chocolate ice cream over top.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining chopped pecans.
Spoon remaining butter pecan ice cream around the edge of pan.
Spread remaining chocolate ice cream in center of pan.
Cover and freeze overnight.
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
Remove sides of pan.
Top with remaining pecan halves.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce.
Serve with remaining caramel sauce.

Ingredients


caramel ice cream topping, milk chocolate candy bars, shortbread cookies with pecans, butter, pecan halves, butter pecan ice cream, chocolate ice cream