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Moose Tracks Ice Cream Recipe

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This homemade Moose Tracks Ice Cream recipe combines creamy vanilla ice cream with rich hot fudge sauce and mini Reese’s peanut butter cups for a decadent treat. Using a classic custard base made from whole milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, and sugar, this recipe churns a smooth, luscious ice cream featuring swirls of homemade hot fudge and peanut butter cup chunks, perfect for dessert lovers seeking a nostalgic flavor experience.

Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1–2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Mix-ins

  • 7.6 oz extra mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, sliced in half
  • 1 cup hot fudge sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

  • Butter (amount to melt, approx. 2 tablespoons)
  • Chopped chocolate (approx. 4 oz semisweet or bittersweet)
  • Granulated sugar (amount included in ice cream sugar total; approx. 1/2 cup for fudge part)
  • Evaporated milk (about 1/2 cup)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Hot Fudge Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add chopped chocolate and stir continuously until fully melted. Add granulated sugar and evaporated milk, simmer gently for five minutes on low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Pour hot fudge sauce into a 16-ounce jar and set aside to cool.
  2. Temper the Eggs: Whisk the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Heat the whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 165°F, being careful not to boil. Gradually pour half a cup of the hot milk into the eggs while whisking constantly and quickly to temper. Then, return the egg mixture to the saucepan, add the remaining sugar, and continue heating to 165°F while stirring often. The mixture will thicken and coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
  3. Strain the Egg Mixture: Pass the tempered egg custard through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another bowl to remove any lumps or cooked bits, ensuring a smooth ice cream base.
  4. Combine the Ice Cream Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the tempered egg mixture, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  5. Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the ice cream base for several hours or until very cold. For quicker chilling, briefly place the mixture in the freezer. The base can also be chilled overnight.
  6. Prepare Mix-ins: Use a knife to slice the mini Reese’s peanut butter cups in half, setting them aside.
  7. Churn the Ice Cream: Start your ice cream churner (such as a KitchenAid ice cream attachment). Pour the very cold ice cream base into the churner while running. Let churn for 20-30 minutes until the ice cream thickens and rises to the top of the bowl, and the machine slows slightly.
  8. Layer Ice Cream with Fudge and Peanut Butter Cups: Transfer half of the churned ice cream into an airtight container. Spoon half a cup of hot fudge sauce and half the Reese’s pieces over it. Gently stir to combine. Add the remaining ice cream, fudge sauce, and peanut butter cups on top, stirring gently again to swirl the ingredients throughout.
  9. Freeze to Firm Up: Place the container in the freezer for several hours to allow the ice cream to harden, as freshly churned ice cream will be very soft.
  10. Serve: Scoop the Moose Tracks ice cream into bowls, cones, or between cookies. Optionally, add extra hot fudge or peanut butter cups on top. For a crispy topping, drizzle with magic shell.

Notes

  • Tempering the eggs and slowly heating the custard base ensures safety and a smooth texture.
  • The hot fudge sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Adjust the amount of vanilla extract to taste within the recommended range.
  • Chilling the base thoroughly before churning yields smoother, creamier ice cream.
  • If using a different churner, adjust times and quantities accordingly.
  • For a firmer texture, freeze overnight before serving.

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