Mud Pie
Ingredients
- 30 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 8 Tbs. butter, melted (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 to 1 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
- 6 Tbs. butter
- 1 C. half and half, scalded
- 2 1-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1 C. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
Crush cookies and combine with 8 Tbs. melted butter in 9 by 13-inch pan. Press onto bottom of pan. Freeze. Soften ice cream and spoon over frozen crust, spreading evenly. Refreeze until firm. Topping: In top of double boiler, melt 6 Tbs. butter. Add scalded half and half, chocolate and sugar. Stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Cool well and add vanilla. Spread over frozen ice cream layer and refreeze.
