Delicious and Colorful Spumoni Squares Recipe

Spumoni squares are a twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining layers of rich vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio ice cream with cherries and nuts. This frozen treat is perfect for hot summer days or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 1 quart chocolate ice cream
• 1 quart pistachio ice cream
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Directions

1. Let the vanilla ice cream soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan to create a crust.
3. Spread the softened vanilla ice cream over the crust in an even layer.
4. Sprinkle chopped cherries and pistachios over the vanilla ice cream layer.
5. Let the chocolate ice cream soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
6. Spread the chocolate ice cream over the cherry and pistachio layer.
7. Place the pan in the freezer to set for about 30 minutes.
8. Let the pistachio ice cream soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
9. Spread the pistachio ice cream over the chocolate layer.
10. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
11. To serve, cut into squares and top with extra cherries and pistachios.

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