Pumpkin Ice Cream Squares

Pumpkin isn't just for Halloween or Thanksgiving, it is good any time of the year. When you combine pumpkin and ice cream together, you get a delicious treat that is sure to please.  It is an easy dessert to put together and everyone will think it took you hours. You can add some nuts or cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. melted butter 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together. Press in the bottom of a 9-inch square pan.  

Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool.

Prepare the rest of the dessert recipe when the crust is cool.

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 qt. vanilla ice cream, softened

Directions

In a large bowl, combine pumpkin , brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves together.  

Fold in ice cream.  

Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust. Cover and place in the freezer. when the mixture if firm, cut into squares. 

Set out 20 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and pecans if desired.