Frosty Caterpillar Dessert
Transform your dessert table into a whimsical wonderland with this Frosty Caterpillar Dessert, a playful and chilled treat that’s perfect for kids’ parties or family gatherings! Made with creamy vanilla ice cream tinted a vibrant green with food coloring, this fun dessert is shaped into a caterpillar using scoops of ice cream, complete with crushed chocolate cookie crumbs for texture and candy-coated buttons for colorful spots. The addition of licorice laces for antennae and whole cookies for adorable eyes brings this creation to life! Topped with dollops of whipped cream and a sprinkle of festive sprinkles, this no-bake masterpiece is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this whimsical ice cream dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for summer parties and gatherings, serve it chilled and watch the smiles follow!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Vanilla ice cream
- 12 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies
- 4 drops Green food coloring
- 2 tablespoons Mini chocolate chips
- 16 pieces Candy-coated chocolate buttons
- 4 pieces Licorice laces
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Sprinkles
Instructions
Scoop the vanilla ice cream into a large mixing bowl. Allow it to soften slightly for 5 minutes at room temperature.
Add the green food coloring to the ice cream and mix thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
Using an ice cream scoop, shape the green ice cream into 8 evenly-sized balls. Arrange them in a line on a large serving platter, forming the caterpillar's body.
Crush 6 of the chocolate sandwich cookies and sprinkle the crumbs over the caterpillar's body to create texture.
Use 2 whole chocolate sandwich cookies for the caterpillar's eyes, attaching mini chocolate chips in the center of each cookie with a dab of whipped cream.
Decorate the caterpillar's body segments by placing candy-coated chocolate buttons on top as colorful 'spots.'
Add licorice laces at the head of the caterpillar to form antennae.
Using a piping bag or spatula, dollop whipped cream around the edges of the platter to create a frosty effect. Sprinkle with sprinkles for extra color and fun.
Place the Frosty Caterpillar Dessert in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to firm up before serving.
Serve chilled and enjoy this whimsical dessert with family and friends!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.0 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.1 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 2070 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.0 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 825 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1708 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
