Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream is a delicious and creamy treat that combines chocolate, peanut butter, and ice cream for a delightful flavor explosion. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether you want to cool down on a hot day or celebrate a special moment with friends and family.
Why Make This Recipe
Making your own Moose Tracks Ice Cream brings joy and creativity to your kitchen. You get to control the ingredients and customize the sweetness and flavors based on your taste. Plus, it can be a fun activity to do with kids or friends. You’ll impress everyone with this rich and satisfying dessert that’s sure to become a favorite.
How to Make Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup (or honey)
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped into pieces
Directions
Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat this mixture until it’s hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Let it cool, then chill it in the refrigerator.
Make the Fudge Swirl: In a separate saucepan, melt the chocolate chips, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and corn syrup over low heat until it is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled ice cream base into an ice cream maker. Churn it until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Assemble: In a container, layer the ice cream, drizzle fudge, and scatter the chopped peanut butter cups. Gently swirl everything together.
Freeze: Cover the container and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours to firm up.
Serve: Scoop out the ice cream and enjoy your delicious homemade treat!
How to Serve Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Serve your Moose Tracks Ice Cream in bowls or cones. You can top it with extra fudge or some more peanut butter cups for a delightful presentation. It’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or a simple family dessert.
How to Store Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Store any leftover Moose Tracks Ice Cream in an airtight container in the freezer. It will remain fresh for about 2 weeks, although it’s best enjoyed within the first week for optimal taste and texture.
Tips to Make Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream
- Make sure your ice cream maker is fully chilled before using it.
- Let the ice cream base cool completely before churning to get the best texture.
- If you want a thicker fudge swirl, let the fudge cool longer before layering it with the ice cream.
Variation
You can try using other types of candy, like crushed Oreos or other chocolate bars, to create unique flavors. You might also substitute the peanut butter cups for cookie dough or caramel swirls for a different twist.
FAQs
Q1: Can I make this ice cream without an ice cream maker?
Yes! Pour the chilled base into a container and freeze. Stir every 30 minutes for the first couple of hours to break up ice crystals.
Q2: How can I make this recipe dairy-free?
You can replace heavy cream and whole milk with coconut milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips and nut butter.
Q3: How long does it take to make Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream?
From start to finish, including chilling and freezing, it takes about 6-8 hours, but most of that time is hands-off.
Enjoy your homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream with family and friends for a treasured dessert experience!
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Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A delicious and creamy treat that combines chocolate, peanut butter, and ice cream for a delightful flavor explosion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup (or honey)
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped into pieces
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat until hot but not boiling, then stir in sweetened condensed milk and let cool before chilling in the refrigerator.
- In a separate saucepan, melt chocolate chips, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and corn syrup over low heat until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the chilled ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- In a container, layer the ice cream, drizzle fudge, and scatter chopped peanut butter cups, gently swirling together.
- Cover and freeze for at least 240 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop out and enjoy your delicious homemade treat!
Notes
Ensure your ice cream maker is chilled and let the base cool completely for the best texture. For a thicker fudge swirl, cool the fudge longer.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: ice cream, dessert, homemade, moose tracks, chocolate, peanut butter, summer treat