How to Make Pecan Ice Box Cake

This delicacy is a great dessert for a special occasion, and doubles as a great conversation piece!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1.5 dozen lady fingers
• 2.5 dozen macaroons (from bakery or homemade)
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 cup butter
• 1.5 cups chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups powdered sugar

1. Line spring pan with waxed paper. Stand lady fingers (split) around the edge. Layer macaroons in small pieces on bottom.

2. Heat sugar and water in double boiler. Add beaten yolks and cook until thick and smooth. Cool.

3. Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add cooled egg mixture and pecans. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

4. Fill pan half full then layer the rest of the lady fingers and macaroons, then layer the rest of the butter and egg mixture.

5. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve topped with whipped cream. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

[freshbread]

on 10/31/2009 Sounds elegant!

[goodselfme]

on 5/17/2009 Wonderful sounding recipe for pecan lovers like me.

[jamiekucharski]

on 4/25/2009 A ladyfingers dessert...sounds perfect! I will try this pecan ice box cake for my Thanksgiving gathering. TY!

[BellaCasa]

on 2/23/2009 You can't go wrong with Pecans and Lady Fingers! I am going to try this one out! Thanks! 5*

[FrazzledNanny]

on 2/22/2009 My husband loves pecans. His favorite dessert is pecan pie. I can't wait to make this for him. I saved in my favorite and 5*