Crunchy Freeze
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful frozen dessert featuring a creamy custard base folded with whipped topping and crunchy cereal. This make-ahead sweet treat sets firmly in the freezer for easy slicing and serving.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 5 mins | 4 hours | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- 8-inch square pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pkg (3 oz) | Jello Custard Mix | Standard package |
| 1 tbsp | Sugar | Granulated |
| 2 cups | Whipped Topping | Thawed |
| 1 1/2 cups | Milk | Whole or low-fat |
| 1 pinch | Salt | To taste |
| 1/2 cup | Grapenuts | Cereal |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Custard
- Blend the 1 pkg (3 oz) jello custard mix with 1 1/2 c. milk, a pinch of salt, and 1 T sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Pour the hot custard into an 8” square pan and refrigerate until completely cool and set.
Step 2: Combining and Freezing
- Gently blend 2 c. whipped topping into the cooled custard until smooth.
- Fold in 1/2 c grapenuts cereal until evenly distributed.
- Freeze until firm, yielding a cold, contrasting texture with a smooth custard and crunchy cereal.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store covered in the freezer for up to a week; let soften slightly at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
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