Friday, August 23, 2013

Frozen orange squares

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) coarsely chopped blanched almonds
  • 5 tbsp (75 mL) butter
  • 5 cups (1.25 L)Cereal, finely crushed
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) orange sherbet, softened
  • 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream, whipped
  • Orange peel curls, if desired

Preparation:

            In medium skillet, toast almonds over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Immediately remove from heat; reserve 2 tablespoons for topping.
        Add butter to remaining almonds in skillet; stir until butter is melted. Add crushed cereal; mix well. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
In large bowl, stir ice cream and sherbet until partially blended. Spoon over cooled crust; smooth top. Cover; freeze until firm, at least 4 hours.
         To serve, cut dessert into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Garnish each with whipped cream, reserved toasted almonds and orange curl.

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