This recipe for Frozen Coconut Dessert was submitted by Judy Hensley of Gate City, Virginia USA.

Frozen Coconut Dessert

Crust:
1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz Brand crackers, finely crushed
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine or butter, melted

 

Filling:
3 boxes coconut instant pudding
2 1/2 cups milk

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

 

1 (12-ounce ) container non-dairy whipped topping
Toasted coconut

1. For Crust: Combine cracker crumbs and margarine together, press into an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
2. For Filling: Combine pudding mix and milk well, then slowly add the ice cream and coconut.
3. Spread filling over prepared crust and top with the whipped topping and sprinkle with the toasted coconut.
4. Store in freezer. Remove from freezer several minutes before serving.

Makes 12 servings.