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Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour plus freezing time
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream combines creamy vanilla custard with rich chocolate fudge and peanut butter cups for a deliciously indulgent treat. Perfect for ice cream lovers craving a classic flavor with a homemade touch, this recipe involves making a smooth custard base, chilling it, and churning it with your favorite mix-ins for the ultimate frozen dessert experience.

Ingredients

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Custard Base

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate fudge sauce
  • ¾ cup mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

  1. Heat Cream and Sugar: Pour the half-and-half and granulated sugar into a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until the mixture begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
  2. Temper the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs. Slowly add half of the warm cream mixture into the eggs while whisking steadily to temper the eggs and prevent curdling. Then add the remaining cream mixture and whisk until fully blended.
  3. Cook Custard: Pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Chill Custard: Transfer the custard to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to chill thoroughly.
  5. Churn Ice Cream: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  6. Add Mix-ins: While the machine is still running, add the chocolate fudge sauce and mini peanut butter cups. Continue churning until these are evenly distributed throughout the ice cream.
  7. Freeze to Set: Transfer the ice cream to a glass baking dish or bread pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until firm and ready to serve.

Notes

  • Tempering the eggs is crucial to avoid scrambled eggs in your custard base.
  • Pressing plastic wrap directly on the custard surface prevents a skin from forming while chilling.
  • Use good quality mini peanut butter cups for the best flavor and texture.
  • Be sure your ice cream maker is properly prepped and frozen if required before use.
  • Allow the ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for easier scooping.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/homemade-moose-tracks-ice-cream-recipe/