Description
This No-Churn Moose Tracks Ice Cream is a creamy, decadent dessert featuring rich heavy cream blended with sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chocolate cups, and swirls of chocolate fudge sauce. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent treat, it requires no ice cream maker and sets in the freezer for a delightfully smooth texture studded with peanut butter cups.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup peanut butter chocolate cups, chopped
- ½ cup chocolate fudge sauce
Serving
- Ice cream cones (for serving)
Instructions
- Chill the Pan: Place a loaf pan into the freezer to chill thoroughly; this helps the ice cream mixture set faster and more evenly.
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, creating a fluffy base for your ice cream.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into the whipped cream, taking care to maintain the airy texture.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups: Stir in three-quarters of the chopped peanut butter chocolate cups, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Layer the Ice Cream: Remove the chilled loaf pan from the freezer and pour half of the ice cream mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Swirl the Fudge: Drizzle a quarter cup of chocolate fudge sauce over the ice cream layer. Repeat layering with the remaining ice cream mixture and chocolate sauce. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the fudge into the ice cream for that classic moose tracks effect.
- Top with Peanut Butter Cups: Dot the surface of the ice cream with the remaining chopped peanut butter chocolate cups for added texture and flavor.
- Freeze Until Set: Place the loaf pan in the freezer on a level surface and chill for 6 to 8 hours until the ice cream is firm and ready to scoop.
- Serve: Enjoy the ice cream directly from the loaf pan or scoop into ice cream cones for a fun, handheld treat.
Notes
- Be sure to use cold heavy cream for proper whipping.
- A chilled loaf pan helps the ice cream set faster.
- Gently folding maintains the light and airy texture of the whipped cream base.
- You can substitute peanut butter cups with other favorite candies or chocolates.
- Store the ice cream covered in the freezer to avoid ice crystals.
- This recipe requires no ice cream maker, making it quick and easy.
