Pretzel Ice Cream Dessert

Ashli's birthday is the day after Christmas and it is usually so busy with family Christmas gatherings that we don't celebrate her birthday on or around her birthday instead we celebrate it on her 1/2 birthday which is June 26.  On the other hand, Zechariah's birthday is June 29 so we celebrate both Ashli and Zech's birthday together with the grandparents.  This past June (yes, I know, I am really really far behind on this bloggin' thing), it was Ashli's turn to pick out the menu and cake/dessert option.  This is the dessert she picked out.  I had never made it before but it was really good.

1 1/4 c. crushed pretzels

6 T. cold butter, cubed

3/4 c. hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

2 pkgs. (7 1/2 oz. each) chocolate-covered miniature pretzels

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened

1/4 c. caramel ice cream topping

Place crushed pretzels in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly,  Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan.  Cover and freeze for at least 30 minutes.  Spread fudge topping over crust; cover and freeze.  Set aside 16 chocolate-covered pretzels for garnish.  Place remaining pretzels in a food processor; cover and process until crumbly.  Transfer to a large bowl; stir in ice cream.  Spread over fudge topping.  Drizzle with caramel topping.  Garnish with reserved pretzels.  Cover and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.