Ingredients

  • 1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut
  • 2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream
  • 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Method

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate and marshmallows are melted.
  • Remove and set aside to cool.
  • Combine butter and coconut in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring often, until coconut is lightly browned.
  • Remove from heat and stir in graham cracker crumbs.
  • Press 3/4 of crumb mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  • Cut ice cream crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Arrange half of slices over crust. Pour 1/2 of chocolate mixture over ice cream; then repeat layers.
  • Combine remaining mixture and pecans over top.
  • Cover and freeze until firm.
  • Yields 15 servings.