Description
Buster Bar Ice Cream Dessert is a nostalgic treat that layers creamy vanilla ice cream with rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts, and a buttery graham cracker crust. This indulgent dessert is perfect for family gatherings or summer barbecues, bringing joy to kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to be the highlight of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cup chocolate sauce
- ¾ cup chopped toasted peanuts
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread softened vanilla ice cream evenly over the crust. Smooth it out for an even layer.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce generously over the ice cream layer.
- Sprinkle chopped toasted peanuts over the chocolate sauce while still soft.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the entire dessert.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ice cream for better flavor and texture. Let ice cream soften slightly before using to make layering easier. Customize toppings with crushed cookies or different nuts for added flavor.