Ice Cream Crunch

Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Ice Cream Crunch recipe—a no-bake treat that’s equal parts creamy, crispy, and indulgent! Featuring layers of velvety vanilla ice cream, buttery caramelized cornflakes or Rice Krispies, and a drizzle of rich caramel and chocolate sauces, this dessert is a symphony of textures and flavors. The crunch topping, toasted to golden perfection with optional pecans, adds a nutty, satisfying bite to every spoonful. Prepared in just 20 minutes and perfect for make-ahead gatherings, this layered frozen dessert is ideal for summer parties, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a sweet sensation that’s both nostalgic and decadent. Treat yourself to Ice Cream Crunch and experience a dessert that’s as fun to assemble as it is to eat!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 3 cups Cornflakes (or Rice Krispies)
• 1 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
• 1.5 quarts Vanilla ice cream (softened)
• 0.5 cup Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
• 0.5 cup Chocolate syrup (for drizzling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornflakes (or Rice Krispies) and chopped pecans (if using). Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the cereal and pecans, stirring to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 6

Bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the mixture turns golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crunch topping cool completely before breaking it into small clusters.

Step 8

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the softened vanilla ice cream evenly across the bottom.

Step 9

Sprinkle half of the cooled crunch topping over the layer of ice cream.

Step 10

Drizzle half of the caramel sauce and half of the chocolate syrup over the crunch layer.

Step 11

Repeat the layers with the remaining ice cream, crunch topping, caramel sauce, and chocolate syrup.

Step 12

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Step 13

Once frozen, slice the Ice Cream Crunch into squares and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2395.1 grams (2395.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7559

Total Fat 435.10g	558%
Saturated Fat 215.90g	1080%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.60g
Cholesterol 1171mg	390%
Sodium 4396mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate 861.10g	313%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 597.90g
Protein 85.20g	170%

Vitamin D 541IU	2707%
Calcium 2205mg	170%
Iron 80mg	446%
Potassium 3471mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 44.7%