hafner dessert

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22 Pinches
Omaha, NE
Updated on Oct 14, 2011

This dessert comes from the my mother in laws side of the family, the Hafner's. It was enjoyed at family gatherings and I have attempted it several times with rave reviews from all who have tasted it! I love it because it has chocolate AND almond...who can beat that combination??!!

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yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 - egg yolks, reserve whites
  • 2 - melted chocolate squares
  • 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
  • 4 ounces toasted blanched almond slivers
  • 2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened

How To Make hafner dessert

  • Step 1
    Mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press 2 cups in the bottom of a 9X13 pan.
  • Step 2
    Cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar. Add egg yolks, and melted chocolate and almond flavoring.
  • Step 3
    Beat the egg whites until they are stiff. Fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly over the crust in the pan.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle toasted slivered almonds over mixture in the pan.
  • Step 5
    Carefully spread the softened ice cream over the pan. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Freeze for 2 hours or overnight.

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