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Creamy Moose Tracks Ice Cream

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This Homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream recipe delivers a rich and creamy dessert featuring a luscious blend of vanilla custard ice cream swirled with decadent chocolate fudge sauce and studded with mini peanut butter cups. Perfect for a sweet treat that combines classic flavors with a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

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

Add-ins

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

Instructions

  1. Heat Cream and Sugar: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the half-and-half and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture until it begins to simmer, then remove it from the heat.
  2. Temper the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs. Slowly pour half of the warmed cream mixture into the eggs while whisking steadily to temper them, preventing curdling. Then add the remaining cream mixture to the eggs and whisk until well blended.
  3. Cook the Custard: Pour the combined cream and egg mixture back into the saucepan. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  4. Chill the Mixture: Transfer the thickened custard to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to 24 hours, to chill thoroughly.
  5. Churn the 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 Fudge and Peanut Butter Cups: While the ice cream maker is still running, add the chocolate fudge sauce and mini peanut butter cups. Continue churning until these are evenly combined into the ice cream.
  7. Freeze to Firm Up: Transfer the finished 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 essential to avoid scrambling in the custard base.
  • Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the custard surface prevents a skin from forming during chilling.
  • Use quality fudge sauce and peanut butter cups for the best flavor and texture.
  • The ice cream should be churned until just combined after adding mix-ins to maintain texture variety.
  • Freezing time after churning varies but at least 2–4 hours is recommended for proper firmness.

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