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Frozen Drumstick Dessert

Frozen drumstick dessert on a white plate with chocolate drizzle.

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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.

Frozen Drumstick Dessert on a white plate with a chocolate drizzle.

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!

Frozen drumstick dessert in a glass dish.

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.

Ingredients for the crust.

-Cream cheese

-Icing sugar for the cream cheese layer.

-Vanilla extract

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

Ingredients

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

-Cream

Chocolste chips and cream for the chocolate topping on frozen drumstick dessert.

How to make Frozen Drumstick Dessert

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

Peanut butter and butter melted for crust .

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.

Graham wafer crust with peanut butter.

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

Peanut butter, Icing sugar, vanilla and cream cheese for filling.

4.Fold in the cool whip.

Cooll whip cream cheese, peanut butter and icing sugar mixed for frozen drumstick dessert.

5.Spread on the graham crust.

Frozen Drumstick Dessert close up from the side.

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

Chocolste chips and cream for the chocolate topping on frozen drumstick dessert.

7.Drizzle the melted chocolate on the top.

Chocolate on Frozen Drumstick Dessert.

8.Sprinkle the 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.

Frozen Drumstick Dessert finished.

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

Frozen Drumstick Dessert on a white plate with chocolate drizzle.

Items to help with this recipe

9x13 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 on a wooden cutting board.

Puffed Wheat Squares

Rice Krispies Treats recipe on a wooden cutting board.

Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Pistachio pudding dessert on a wooden cutting board with pistachios.

Pistachio Pudding Dessert

Rhubarb Torte with pudding on a plate on a white lace tablecloth.

Rhubarb Torte With Pudding

Lemon lush pudding dessert on a white plate on a wooden table.

Lemon Lush Pudding Dessert

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
DifficultyIntermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 minsCook Time: 15 minsTotal Time: 35 mins
Servings15
Best SeasonSummer
Description

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.

Ingredients
    For the crust
  • 2 cups graham wafer crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large tub cool whip
    • For the topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1/2 cup peanuts (crushed)
Instructions
    How to Make Frozen Drumstick Dessert
  1. Peanut butter and butter melted for crust of Frozen Drumstick Dessert.

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

  2. Graham wafer crust with peanut butter.

    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.

    3. For the ice cream cake layer
  3. Peanut butter, Icing sugar, vanilla and cream cheese for filling for frozen drumstick dessert.

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

  4. Cream cheese, cool whip, icing sugar and peanut butter mixed.

    Fold in the cool whip.

  5. Frozen Drumstick Dessert close up from the side.

    Spread on the graham crust.

    6. For the topping
  6. Chocolste chips and cream for the chocolate topping on frozen drumstick dessert.

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

  7. Chocolate on Frozen Drumstick Dessert.

    Drizzle the melted chocolate on the top.

  8. Frozen Drumstick Dessert finished.

    Sprinkle the 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.

  9. Frozen Drumstick Dessert on a white plate with a chocolate drizzle.

    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

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%
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!
Read it online:https://testedtriedandtasty.com/recipe/frozen-drumstick-dessert/
Rebekah Callahan

Thanks for trying out this recipe!