Velvety Lime Squares

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 3 oz. can flaked coconut, divided
• 2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
• 2 T. sugar
• 2-3 oz. pkgs. lime gelatin mix
• 2 c. boiling water
• 6 oz. can frozen limeade concentrate
• 3 pts. vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1/8 t. salt
• 3 drops green food coloring
• Optional: chopped pecans

Details

Servings 15
Adapted from www1.gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Spread 1/2 c. coconut on a baking sheet; toast at 375 degrees until lightly golden, about 5 minutes; set aside.

Blend together remaining coconut, vanilla wafer crumbs, butter and sugar; press into an 11”x7 baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 7 minutes; cool. Stir together gelatin and boiling water; mix until gelatin dissolves. Add limeade, ice cream, salt and food coloring, stirring until smooth. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved toasted coconut and pecans, if desired. Cover and freeze until firm. Let stand at room temperature a few minutes before serving.

Makes 15 servings.