Moose Tracks Ice Cream (Print Version)
Creamy vanilla base swirled with fudge and studded with chocolate peanut butter cups for an irresistible frozen treat.
# What You 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, granulated 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, approximately 20–25 minutes, until mixture reaches thick and creamy consistency.
03 - While ice cream churns, combine heavy cream, semisweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, and pinch of salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
04 - Once ice cream reaches desired consistency, gently fold in halved mini chocolate peanut butter cups until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer one-third of ice cream to a freezer-safe container. Drizzle with one-third of prepared fudge sauce. Repeat layering process twice with remaining ice cream and fudge sauce. Use a knife to gently swirl layers for marbled appearance.
06 - Cover container tightly and freeze for minimum 6 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
07 - Scoop into bowls or cones and serve immediately.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Homemade vanilla base tastes infinitely fresher than anything store-bought
- You control the fudge ribbon thickness, which is the most important part
- The warm fudge meets cold ice cream moment is pure kitchen joy
02 -
- Warm fudge melts cold ice cream on contact, so let your fudge cool to room temperature before swirling
- Over-churning creates icy, grainy texture, so trust the timer and stop at soft-serve stage
- Freezing your container for 30 minutes before adding the ice cream helps everything set faster
03 -
- Chill your ice cream base in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before churning for smoother texture
- The fudge doubles as an incredible ice cream topping on its own, so make extra