Candy Land Dessert

This Candy Land Dessert made of pudding, ice cream and Heath bars is a family favorite!  Dirt pudding is everywhere, but this recipe puts a rich twist on a common cookie and pudding dessert.  I asked my husband to describe this recipe and he said, “It’s DELICIOUS!”

My mom has made this recipe several times and my family LOVES it!  It tastes great the first day and even better the second day!  I’m not sure if we’ve ever had any last until the third day.

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Ice Cream and Pudding Dessert

The base layer of Candy Land Dessert is Lorna Doone cookies and butter, so it is rich.  Next is my favorite layer, the vanilla ice cream and pudding.  Spread with whipped topping, sprinkle on Heath candy bar bites and this is a unique and memorable dessert!

Everything mixes and spreads easier when the ice cream has been softened and the whipped topping is at room temperature.  One time I tried to make this recipe with cook and serve pudding and that did not work.  As long as instant pudding is used this is a great dessert!

Delicious Ice Cream Dessert Idea

Once you make this recipe you’ll understand why it’s a tried and true family favorite. Big parties, potlucks and holiday meals are my favorite times to make this recipe. Gatherings, where there are at least ten people, work best because this will feed a crowd.   Candy Land Dessert is one of our family’s New Years’ Party traditions.

The pieces are really easy to scale into smaller samples or more generous portions.  When people start with a smaller piece they usually come back for more because it’s so good and unique.

How to Make Candy Land Ice Cream Dessert

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Candy Land Dessert

This pudding and ice cream dessert is a family favorite!  Dirt pudding is everywhere, but this recipe puts a rich twist on a common cookie and pudding dessert.  I asked my husband to describe this recipe and he said, "It's DELICIOUS!"

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Candy Land Dessert, Ice cream and pudding dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 10 oz Lorna Doone Cookies crushed
• 1 stick butter melted
• 2 small pkg instant vanilla pudding - 3.9 oz ea
• 2 cup milk
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 5 Heath Candy Bars crushed
• 8 oz whipped topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.  Mix crushed cookies and melted butter together, cover bottom of 9 x 13 pan.  Bake 15 minutes.  Let cool.

2. Mix pudding and milk.  Let thicken.  Stir in softened ice cream.  Spread on crust then cover with whipped topping.  

3. Sprinkle on crushed candy bars.  Store in refrigerator, not freezer.

Recipe Notes

• Allow crust to cool completely before spreading ice cream and pudding mixture over it - a warm crust will melt this layer
• Ensure whipped topping is defrosted for easier spreading so that you don't dip into the pudding layer
• Lorna Doone cookies can be expensive and difficult to find, so vanilla wafers can also work if needed

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