Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream (Printable Version)

Rich vanilla base swirled with chocolate fudge and peanut butter cup pieces

# What You'll Need:

→ Ice Cream Base

01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fudge Swirl

06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Mix-ins

11 - 1 cup mini chocolate peanut butter cups, halved

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until sugar completely dissolves.
02 - Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions for 20-25 minutes until thick and creamy consistency develops.
03 - Combine cream, chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and salt in small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Cool to room temperature.
04 - Gently fold halved peanut butter cups into churned ice cream until evenly distributed.
05 - Spoon one-third of ice cream into freezer-safe container. Drizzle with one-third of fudge sauce. Repeat layering twice with remaining ice cream and sauce. Swirl gently with knife to create marbled effect.
06 - Cover container and freeze for minimum 6 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
07 - Scoop into bowls or cones and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This recreates that premium ice cream shop texture at home with ribbons of fudge that stay perfectly soft and swirlable straight from the freezer
  • The combination of creamy vanilla base with salty chocolate peanut butter cups hits every craving in one spoonful
02 -
  • Warm ingredients will ruin your ice cream texture so make sure everything is thoroughly chilled before you start churning
  • The fudge sauce must be completely cooled or it will melt your ice cream into a soupy mess when you try to layer it
03 -
  • Toast your peanut butter cups in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes before adding them for an incredibly rich, nutty flavor
  • Add a tablespoon of peanut butter to your fudge swirl for an even more intense moose tracks experience

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