Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream (Printable Version)
Rich vanilla ice cream with fudge swirls and chocolate peanut butter cups
# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until sugar completely dissolves.
02 - Transfer mixture to 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 a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Allow to 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 process twice with remaining ice cream and fudge. Use knife to gently swirl for marbled effect.
06 - Cover container and freeze for minimum 6 hours until firm texture achieved.
07 - Scoop into bowls or cones and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fudge swirl stays soft and spoonable straight from the freezer instead of turning into icy ribbons you have to chip away at
- Everything comes together in one afternoon and somehow tastes better than anything youve ever grabbed from the grocery store freezer aisle
02 -
- The fudge sauce must cool completely before swirling or it will melt your ice cream into a soupy mess
- Warm containers freeze faster than cold ones, so pop your storage vessel in the freezer while the ice cream churns
03 -
- Chill your ice cream maker bowl for twenty-four hours instead of the recommended time for better results
- The corn syrup is nonnegotiable if you want that soft fudge texture instead of hard chocolate ribbons