The Bunnys Baklava

1 (16 ounce) box frozen phyllo dough
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cups butter, melted

Syrup:

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup caramel sundae syrup
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
64 ounces Blue Bunny Premium Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream,
softened
Walnut halves and cinnamon stick for garnish, optional

Thaw one 8-ounce phyllo roll according to package directions.
Keep remaining roll frozen for other use.

In a food processor, combine walnuts and cinnamon; process
until finely chopped.

Brush butter on two large cookie sheets. Open phyllo dough
package and lay flat, cover with a sheet of waxed paper. Place
one sheet of phyllo on one prepared baking sheet. Top with a
second sheet of phyllo; brush with butter and sprinkle with
2 tablespoons of walnut mixture. Repeat layering and sprinkling
with nut mixture, brushing every two sheets of phyllo with
butter until 10 sheets have been used. Dont worry if several
of the sheets tear. Keep unused phyllo covered with wax paper.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 18 to 25 minutes or until golden.
Cool on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and nut
mixture. Cool.

While phyllo is cooling, prepare syrup. In a medium saucepan,
combine honey, caramel sundae syrup and orange juice. Bring to
a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to
medium-low and cook, stirring often, for 16 to17 minutes or
until mixture is honey colored and like a thin syrup.
Immediately pour half of the syrup over one stack of phyllo,
spreading syrup to the edges. Repeat with remaining syrup
and phyllo. Cool.

Using a large spatula, transfer one stack of phyllo to a large
freezer-safe serving platter. Gently spread with softened ice
cream (dont worry if phyllo makes a cracking sound). Top with
second layer of phyllo, syrup side up. Freeze uncovered for
several hours. Cut into 15 squares with a long, sharp knife.
Garnish with walnut halves and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Store remaining baklava in freezer uncovered or covered with
nonstick foil.

Makes 15 servings. Per serving