Ice Cream Pretzel Squares

SERVES: 15

CHILL TIME: 4 Hr

COOK TIME: 8 Min

Ice cream is one of our favorite summertime treats, and in this recipe for Ice Cream Pretzel Squares we've used it to make a perfect sweet and salty dessert that's 100% shareable. The best part is, you can use any flavor ice cream to change it up, so you can enjoy different variations all through the summer!

What You'll Need

2 1/2 cups finely crushed pretzels
1 1/2 stick (3/4 cup) butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 gallon strawberry ice cream, softened
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Hot fudge for drizzling
Strawberries for garnish

What to Do

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine pretzels, butter, and sugar; mix well. Press mixture into bottom of baking dish.
Bake 8 minutes; let cool completely.
Spoon ice cream evenly over pretzel layer, pressing lightly into an even layer. Spread with whipped topping, cover, and freeze at least 4 hours, or until firm. When ready to serve, cut, drizzle with hot fudge, and top with a strawberry.

Notes

Feel free to use whatever flavor ice cream or yogurt you like.

Another delicious dessert option with ice cream is our Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream Squares--delish!
For more great recipes celebrating National Ice Cream Month, check out: http://easyhomemeals.com/recipe.