Description
Creamy homemade moose tracks ice cream mingles rich chocolate swirls with peanut butter cups in a delightful frozen dessert. Indulgent scoops promise cool comfort that delights taste buds with classic flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters/16 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) whole milk
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup (150 grams) mini peanut butter cups, halved or chopped
- ½ cup (100 grams) chocolate chunks or chips
- ½ cup (120 milliliters/4 fluid ounces) fudge sauce
Optional Homemade Fudge Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth base by combining sugar, heavy cream, butter, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously to create a uniform mixture.
- Monitor the mixture carefully, stirring until it reaches a gentle boiling point, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated and the texture becomes glossy.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat source and gently fold in vanilla extract, allowing the aromatic essence to blend seamlessly with the warm chocolate base.
- Transfer the liquid mixture to a separate container and let it cool completely to room temperature, which helps stabilize the consistency and prevent ice crystallization.
- During the cooling process, periodically stir the mixture to prevent surface film formation and promote even temperature distribution.
- Once the chocolate base has reached room temperature, it will be ready for further ice cream preparation steps, providing a rich and decadent foundation for the moose tracks flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure precise whisking prevents lumps and creates a silky smooth chocolate base for your ice cream.
- Cool the chocolate mixture completely before incorporating into the ice cream to maintain optimal texture and prevent unwanted crystallization.
- Experiment with different cocoa powder qualities – high-quality dark cocoa delivers richer, more intense chocolate flavor compared to standard varieties.
- For dietary modifications, swap heavy cream with coconut cream and use alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia for low-carb and vegan versions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg