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tropical paradise ice box cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Patsy Fowler
Anderson, SC

what can i say about this dessert it is a real winner around here

(2 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For tropical paradise ice box cake

  • 3 c
    pecans, in pieces
  • 8 lg
    marshmallows
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 box
    (12 oz) vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1 c
    coconut
  • 10
    candied cherries, chopped
  • 1/8 lb
    candied pineapple
  • 1/8 lb
    raisins, chopped (if desired)
  • wine, (if desired)

How To Make tropical paradise ice box cake

  • 1
    combine crushed wafers, coconut, chopped cherries, pecans and pineapple and place in a large bowl. mix well. also add raisins, if desired.
  • 2
    melt marshmallows in top of double boiler.
  • 3
    add milk to melted marshmallows and mix well.
  • 4
    remove from heat and pour onto wafer mixture. mix well.
  • 5
    if desired, pour 1/4-1/2 cup of any good sweet wine (blackberry, pear, etc.) onto wafer mixture. mix well.
  • 6
    when cool enough to handle, form into logs and wrap in waxed paper.
  • 7
    chill at least 24 hours before serving. the longer the chilling, the better.
  • 8
    slice into 1/2 inch slices and arrange on small platter. best served cold.

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