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Candy Bar Freezer Dessert

Candy bar freezer dessert with a crushed Oreo-butter crust and a creamy caramel-vanilla ice cream base studded with chopped Snickers, Butterfingers, Kit Kats, and Milky Ways. No-bake, layered, and frozen until firm—perfect for potlucks and parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
freezing 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 Oreos crushed
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
Ice cream layer
  • 1.5 qt vanilla ice cream softened; use 1/2 gallon total
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce
  • 1.5 cup mixed candy bars roughly chopped; Snickers, Butterfingers, Kit Kats, Milky Ways
  • 1 cup whipped topping
Topping
  • 1 cup mixed candy bars extra pieces, for topping

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the Oreo crust
  1. Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter, then press firmly into a 9x13 pan for an even layer. Freeze for 15 minutes until set.
Build the candy ice cream layer
  1. Fold 1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candy bars and caramel sauce into softened vanilla ice cream until evenly streaked with caramel and candy pieces. Keep the ice cream workable so it spreads without tearing.
  2. Spread the candy ice cream over the chilled Oreo crust in a smooth, even layer. Return to the freezer to firm up.
Freeze and top
  1. Freeze for 4 hours until completely firm and scoopable. The surface should hold its shape when pressed gently.
  2. Spread the whipped topping over the top in an even coat. Cover all edges so no crust shows through.
  3. Arrange the remaining candy bar pieces generously across the top. Press lightly so the pieces adhere.
  4. Freeze for 2 more hours before scooping. Slice and scoop straight from the freezer for clean cuts.

Notes

Pro tip: for best layers, soften the ice cream just until spreadable—if it melts, the caramel can pool. Refrigerate will soften it, so store covered in the freezer up to 2 weeks. Freezing is yes; wrap portions for easier serving. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat whipped topping and a smaller candy mix (or swap in 1 cup chopped dark-chocolate pieces instead of a portion of the candy bars).