Sue Winter Dessert

This recipe is from Scott's family and is a huge favorite.  He loves having this for his birthday dessert.  I also just love the name since it is fitting for the cold dessert. (Here is a confession: I would love to be remembered for a delicious recipe!)

3 rows of Oreos (reduced fat or store brand are ok)

1-2 T water
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 jar Mrs Richardson's Hot Fudge topping
8 oz Cool Whip

Crush about 3 rows from a package of Oreos (reduced fat or store brand work just fine). Reserve some crumbs for the top. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs with 1 or 2 tablespoons of water and stir them until they are moist. Press in the bottom of a 9x13" pan.  Freeze for 1 hour. 

Top with 1/2 gallon of softened vanilla ice cream. Freeze for 1 hour. 

Top with one jar of Mrs. Richardson's Hot Fudge topping. Freeze for 1 hour. 

Top with Cool Whip and reserved crumbs and freeze again until ready to serve.

Note from Valene, Scott's mom: The key ingredient is the Mrs. Richardson's topping. I have used low-fat versions of all of the other ingredients without any complaints, but don't scrimp on the topping. Also Sue says it is important to freeze each layer separately for a full hour - I don't know why, but I always do what she says.

We have done one variations on this: mint chocolate chip ice cream as a substitute for vanilla.  Honestly, probably any of your favorite ice cream could be substituted.