Description

Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream is a delicious, creamy treat with a rich vanilla base, swirls of peanut butter, and ribbons of chocolate fudge and peanut butter cups. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this ice cream recipe brings together the smoothness of vanilla, the richness of chocolate fudge, and the crunch of peanut butter cups, making it an irresistible dessert.

Ingredients

For the Ice Cream Base:

2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
4 large egg yolks

For the Moose Tracks Mix-ins:

½ cup (120g) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
½ cup (120ml) chocolate fudge sauce
½ cup (60g) mini peanut butter cups, chopped into small pieces

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Instructions

Make the Ice Cream Base:
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm (but not boiling).
Temper the Egg Yolks:
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly.
Cook the Mixture:
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (5-7 minutes).
Strain and Cool:
Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Stir in the vanilla extract and let the mixture cool. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Churn the Ice Cream:
Once cooled, churn the ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. In the last few minutes of churning, add the chopped mini peanut butter cups.
Swirl in the Moose Tracks:
Transfer the churned ice cream to a container, and gently swirl in the peanut butter and chocolate fudge sauce, leaving ribbons of sauce throughout.
Freeze the Ice Cream:
Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
Serve:
Scoop and serve your homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream in bowls or cones. Enjoy the creamy, crunchy, fudgy treat!

Notes

Make sure the ice cream base is well chilled before churning to avoid ice crystals.
Customize the ice cream with extra mix-ins like chopped nuts or additional peanut butter cups for extra crunch.
For dairy-free options, substitute coconut milk and use dairy-free peanut butter cups and fudge sauce.