Method of preparing a packaged frozen confection

Claim 1

A process for making an ice cream sundae type product comprising: (a) providing a first package portion having an open end and a generally U-shaped cross section, said first package portion being transparent to microwaves; (b) filling said first package portion, with a melted syrup and freezing to enable adherence thereto; (c) providing a second package portion having an open end and a generally U-shaped cross section, said second package portion being reflective to microwaves; (d) partially filling said second package portion with either an ice cream, frozen edible emulsion or frozen pudding; (e) removably securing the open ends of said U-shaped portions together to form a one-compartment package wherein the first and second frozen food components are spaced apart from each other, said space being open, the open space measuring from about one-half inch to about three-quarter inch; and (f) subjecting the one compartment package to microwave heating in a microwave oven for a period of time sufficient to cause the majority of the frozen syrup to liquify and reach a temperature within the range of from about 185° F. to about 225° F. while the ice cream, frozen edible emulsion or frozen pudding remains substantially frozen.