Sure to become a favorite dessert for its ease in preparation and its make-ahead benefit...not to mention its great taste!

Malted Ice Cream Torte

1 1/2 cups vanilla cookie crumbs
1/2 cup ground pecans
1/2 cup malted milk powder
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into chunks
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup malted milk powder
1 1/2 cups malted milk ball candy, coarsely chopped

1. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, pecans and malted milk powder. Mix in butter. Press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of 9 inch springform pan.
2. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
3. Place ice cream in refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until soft enough to stir. Add malted milk powder; stir until well-combined. Spread over crust.
4. Sprinkle with candy, pressing candy lightly into ice cream.
5. Freeze at least 4 hours.

Makes 12 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.