Apricot Ice Cream Squares

There are some yummy flavor options for this make-ahead dessert: raspberry or strawberry spread instead of apricot; chocolate wafers for the vanilla.

Ingredients:
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (22 wafers)
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 quart low-fat or light vanilla ice cream
1 cup low-sugar apricot spread

Directions:
In a small mixing bowl combine crushed vanilla wafers, melted margarine or butter, and almond extract; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture in the bottom of a 2-quart square baking dish.

Bake in a 375-degree oven for five minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir toasted almonds into the reserved crumb mixture; set aside.

Scoop ice cream into a chilled bowl. With the back of a spoon, stir and press ice cream against the side of the bowl until softened. Add apricot spread; stir just to marble.

Spread ice cream mixture over the cooled crust. Top with reserved crumb mixture. Cover with foil. Freeze several hours or until firm. To serve, cut into squares.

Recipe makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts per Serving:
Calories 166
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 11mg
Protein 2g
Total Carbohydrate 26g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sodium 90mg