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Pretli's Green Acre Farm

Strawberry Caramel Ice Cream Cake

Sweet, juicy strawberries combined with ice cream and parfait toppings makes for a refreshingStrawberry Caramel Ice Cream Cake

Sweet, juicy strawberries combined with ice cream and parfait toppings makes for a refreshing yet decadent dessert- ideal for any special gathering.

Freezing Time: 4 hours
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) graham wafer crumbs
1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted
3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar
2-1/2 cups (625 mL) pureed Strawberries
1/2 cup (125 mL) mashed Strawberries
6 cups (1.5 L) vanilla ice cream, softened
1/2 cup (125 mL) caramel sundae syrup
1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
Strawberries (whole or halved)

Instructions
In bowl, combine graham wafer crumbs, butter and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar; remove 1/2 cup (125 mL) and set aside. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly into bottom of 9-inch (23 cm) nonstick springform pan.

In bowl, combine puréed and mashed strawberries and remaining 2 tbsp (25 mL) sugar. Remove 1-1/2 cups (375 mL); cover and refrigerate until serving or for up to 24 hours.

In large bowl, combine ice cream and remaining berry mixture; spoon half into prepared crust. Smooth top and sprinkle with reserved graham crumb mixture and walnuts; drizzle with caramel syrup. Spoon remaining ice cream on top and smooth surface. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm, or for up to 4 days.

To serve, top cake with strawberries in centre. Slice cake into wedges and drizzle with strawberry sauce.

Tips: Purée strawberries in blender or food processor. To mash strawberries use a potato masher or large serving fork. Pick only the best ripe strawberries and wash them just before eating.

Nutritional information
1 Serving:
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 16 grams
Carbohydrate: 42 grams
Calories: 325
Fibre: 2 grams
Sodium: 185 mg
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_*Strawberry Caramel Ice Cream Cake*_ Sweet, juicy strawberries combined with ice cream and parfait toppings makes for a refreshing yet decadent dessert- ideal for any special gathering. Freezing Time: /4 hours/ Preparation Time: /30 minutes/ Servings: /12/ _Ingredients_ 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) graham wafer crumbs 1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, melted 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) pureed Strawberries 1/2 cup (125 mL) mashed Strawberries 6 cups (1.5 L) vanilla ice cream, softened 1/2 cup (125 mL) caramel sundae syrup 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted chopped walnuts or pecans Strawberries (whole or halved) _Instructions_ In bowl, combine graham wafer crumbs, butter and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the sugar; remove 1/2 cup (125 mL) and set aside. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly into bottom of 9-inch (23 cm) nonstick springform pan. In bowl, combine puréed and mashed strawberries and remaining 2 tbsp (25 mL) sugar. Remove 1-1/2 cups (375 mL); cover and refrigerate until serving or for up to 24 hours. In large bowl, combine ice cream and remaining berry mixture; spoon half into prepared crust. Smooth top and sprinkle with reserved graham crumb mixture and walnuts; drizzle with caramel syrup. Spoon remaining ice cream on top and smooth surface. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm, or for up to 4 days. To serve, top cake with strawberries in centre. Slice cake into wedges and drizzle with strawberry sauce. Tips: Purée strawberries in blender or food processor. To mash strawberries use a potato masher or large serving fork. Pick only the best ripe strawberries and wash them just before eating. _Nutritional information_ 1 Serving: Protein: 5 grams Fat: 16 grams Carbohydrate: 42 grams Calories: 325 Fibre: 2 grams Sodium: 185 mg