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Frozen Drumstick Dessert has 3 layers. A graham, crunchy, peanut butter crust, sweet cream cheese, cool whip, peanut butter ice cream layer and melted chocolate drizzled on the top. Peanuts sprinkled on the top add extra crunch.

Perfect for summer, when it’s too hot to bake, this frozen drumstick dessert is a refreshing, light, cold, treat. Whether you call it drumstick ice cream cake or pie, or drumstick layered dessert it always turns out absolutely delicious and is one of the best summer desserts ever!

My husband’s Aunt Marion often has this yummy frozen dessert in her freezer! This is where I was first introduced to drumstick dessert and this recipe is actually hers. I just leave out the raw eggs because of a pregnant daughter and young grandson. It turns out just as well without the eggs and it is safer to eat for vulnerable people.

Drumstick cones are one of my favorite ice cream treats! My favorite is the one with the caramel in the center. The drumstick cones were developed accidentally in 1928 by I.C. Parker. To read more fascinating facts about drumstick cones read: 11 Sweet Facts about Drumstick Ice Cream.

Why you will Love Frozen Drumstick Dessert

• Made with simple easy to find ingredients.
• No bake
• Large enough to feed a crowd.
• Incredibly tasty!

Ingredients

-Graham wafer crumbs

-Butter, I do always use butter but hard margarine would be fine and not make any difference with the flavor.

-Peanut butter, just 2 Tbsp in the crust and another 1/2 cup in the cream cheese mixture.

-Crushed peanuts, for the crust and the topping.

-Cream cheese

-Icing sugar for the cream cheese layer.

-Vanilla extract

-Cool Whip, Dream whip, or any other brand of whipped topping.

-Chocolate chips, these are melted with cream for drizzling on the top.

-Cream

How to make Frozen Drumstick Dessert

1.Melt the butter and 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter in microwaveable bowls for 30 seconds.

2.In a small bowl, combine the graham wafers, peanuts, butter, and peanut butter until crumbly. Then spread in a 9×13 inch dish. Press down firmly.

3.In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, icing sugar, and vanilla extract.

4.Fold in the cool whip.

5.Spread on the graham crust.

6.Melt the chocolate chips and cream in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between.

7.Drizzle the melted chocolate on the top.

8.Sprinkle the 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.

9.Freeze for at least 8 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting it.

Items to help with this recipe

9×13 inch casserole dish

Food chopper to chop the peanuts.

Icing piper to drizzle the chocolate.

Cake cutter and server

Large mixing bowl

Silicone spatula, this is the brand I use and am very happy with the great quality.

Other great summer desserts to try

Puffed Wheat Squares

Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Pistachio Pudding Dessert

Rhubarb Torte With Pudding

Lemon Lush Pudding Dessert

Frozen Drumstick Dessert

This simple recipe for Frozen Drumstick Dessert has 3 layers. A graham, peanut butter crust, sweet cream cheese, cool whip, peanut butter ice cream layer and melted chocolate drizzled on the top. Peanuts sprinkled on the top add extra crunch.

Author:RebekahCooking Method:MixedCuisine:AmericanCourses:DessertRecipe Keys:HomemadeSweets

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Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 minsDifficulty:IntermediateServings:15Best Season:Summer

Ingredients

Servings

For the crust

• 2 cup graham wafer crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup butter or margarine
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• ¹⁄₄-¹⁄₂ cup peanuts (crushed)

For the ice cream cake

• 1 package Cream Cheese (8oz) (softened)
• ¹⁄₂ cup peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large tub cool whip

For the topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup peanuts (crushed)

Instructions

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How to Make Frozen Drumstick Dessert

1. Melt the butter and 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter in microwaveable bowls for 20-30 seconds.

   

2. In a small bowl, combine the graham wafers, peanuts, butter and peanut butter until crumbly. Then spread in a 9x13 inch dish. Press down firmly.

   

For the ice cream cake layer

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, icing sugar, and vanilla extract.

   

2. Fold in the cool whip.

   

3. Spread on the graham crust.

   

For the topping

1. Melt the chocolate chips and cream in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between.

   

2. Drizzle the melted chocolate on the top.

   

3. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.

   

4. Freeze for at least 8 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting it.

   Enjoy!

   

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 piece

Servings 15

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 439kcal

Calories from Fat 267kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Sodium 215mg9%

Potassium 192mg6%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%

Sugars 24g

Protein 7.7g16%

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Vitamin A 19 IU

Vitamin E 11 IU

Niacin 21 mg

Folate 10 mcg

Phosphorus 16 mg

Magnesium 12 mmol

Zinc 9 mcg

Copper 15 mg

Manganese 17 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

• Let stand for 15 minutes out of the freezer before cutting.
• Use roasted, salted peanuts for the BEST flavor!