Frozen Coconut Dessert

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

Recipe Ingredients:

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

Cooking Directions:

1. For Crust: Combine cracker crumbs and margarine together, press into an ungreased 13x9x2-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