If you’re a fan of old-fashioned frozen desserts, Butter Brickle Delite is just the thing. It’s the kind of classic dessert that feels right at a family gathering or summer potluck, with layers of creamy ice cream, crunchy oat topping, and plenty of butterscotch flavor. It can be made ahead of time, so there’s no last-minute baking when it’s time for dessert.

The topping is made with flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans, and sliced almonds. Butter brings everything together before it gets baked until golden and crisp. Once cooled, the mixture gives the dessert a nice crunchy layer that contrasts with the soft vanilla ice cream.

To assemble the dessert, half of the crunchy topping goes into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan, followed by butterscotch topping and a layer of softened vanilla ice cream. The remaining topping goes over the ice cream, with another drizzle of butterscotch on top. It all goes into the freezer until firm, making this an easy dessert to prepare well before serving.

Let the pan sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing so the ice cream is easier to cut. The finished dessert has a good mix of creamy, crunchy, nutty, and buttery flavors in every bite. It’s simple enough for a weeknight treat but makes a particularly nice addition to a summer birthday or get together!