Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream with bits of fudge and brownie inside. This recipe will rock your world!
Hi folks.
This week our theme for Sunday Supper is comfort food. We have a very special guest joining us this week. The talented Lee Woodruff joins our group for this week's Sunday Supper. Lee is an author, CBS This Morning Contributor, founder of ReMind.org, blogger, wife and mother. She is also a foodie, so the group was thrilled when we heard she would be joining us this week. A huge welcome to Lee, hope you enjoy your time with the Sunday Supper crew.
For me comfort food comes in many forms. Some days I want a big plate of lasagna, or a tasty roast chicken with all the trimmings. Other days I may crave a hearty stew or soup. This week my craving for comfort food came in the form of ice cream. I mean it is, after all, Sunday. So combining Sunday Supper with my Ice Cream Sundays just seemed natural. When I really want a big bowl of comfort the first thing I think of is chocolate. The second thing I think of is chocolate ice cream. The third is chocolate brownies, and the fourth is chocolate fudge. So obviously combining all these chocolate things together came to mind. I've done a version of this before with pistachios and it is by far my favourite ice cream on the face of the planet. I figured some folks don't like pistachios (gasps in horror!), so I decided to whip up a batch without them.
Let me just say this is just a big old bowl of comfort you will not want to put down. You may keep going back for more. Seconds, then thirds, then your hubs might put a lock on the freezer to keep you from making a fourth trip. Next thing you know you'll be standing by the freezer, bolt cutters in hand, trying to sneak another bowl without waking anyone up. You may drop the bolt cutters when you take that first bite. The rest of the household might wake up and catch you in the act. Someone may have taken a picture of you standing there in your horsey p.j.'s with chocolate all over your face. They may even threaten to put the photo on facebook. You may have to drain your bank account in order to keep that photo from surfacing. But it will all be worth it. This ice cream is THAT good. Besides this is all just speculation. Nothing like that would ever happen. I mean who would do such a thing.
*hides photo behind her back..
drops it in her 5th bowl of ice cream...
wipes it off on her horsey p.j.'s...
drops her bolt cutters*
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup good quality cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Pinch of vanilla salt regular salt is fine to use
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup brownie pieces
- ½ cup fudge pieces
Instructions
- In a stand mixer combine cocoa powder, both sugars, salt and whole milk. Mix until the sugars dissolve.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla and mix until fluffy, should be the consistency of pudding. Cover and stick in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour. You can even leave it overnight, it helps the flavour to let it age a bit.
- Remove from fridge and transfer the liquid to a FROZEN ice cream maker bowl. Place bowl on your ice cream machine and turn on. Let it churn for about 5 to 10 minutes. You want it just starting to thicken before you add the other ingredients.
- Remove the bowl from the machine and hand mix your brownie pieces and fudge pieces into the ice cream. Cover again and place in the freezer until it sets.
- Remove from freezer about 5 or so minutes before serving.
- Serve with a big old "I do not have bolt cutters behind my back" smile!
If you would like to use regular salt in this recipe that is perfectly okay. I just like the flavour the vanilla salt adds. You could also use vanilla sugar and vanilla brown sugar if you feel like playing around with the recipe a bit. All the recipes can be found on my blog. I am a bit of a vanilla nut. I even have a recipe for vanilla oats. It's like a sickness or something. I need a vanilla intervention. Some vanilla therapy.
I made my own brownies which are aptly titled The Best Brownies in the World. Seriously, they really are the best brownies I've ever had. I also made my own fudge. The recipe will up on the blog tomorrow. I think someone might have eaten it all so I did not get to photograph it. I have NO idea who did that. I mean NO idea at all. Who would eat a whole batch of fudge in one sitting.
*rubs belly*
Feel free to use store-bought brownies and fudge if you wish. No judgement here. I know us foodies like to go on and on about how homemade is always better and blah, blah, blah. But let's be honest here folks, you are stuffing it inside ice cream so no one is going to know if it's homemade or not. Just make sure you hide the packaging and no one will ever know. Well, except me. But we're buds and I promise I won't tell a soul.
*hides camera behind her back*
Okay so moving on...
Wait till you see the comfort food recipes our talented Sunday Supper Contributors will be featuring. Just look at the gorgeous recipes!
Sunday Supper Comfort Food | Soups
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup by Supper for a Steal
- Kalbi Tang or Korean Short Rib Soup by Kimchi MOM
- Korean mandoo (dumpling) soup by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Chicken Noodle Soup by My Catholic Kitchen
- Thai’d up chicken noodle soup by I Run For Wine
- Ditalini Italian Soup by Mangiamo!
- Spicy Black Bean Soup by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Chicken Chowder by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
Sunday Supper Comfort Food | Main Dish
- Sausage Gravy and Biscuits by Big Bears Wife
- Comforting Down-Home Shrimp and Grits by The Weekend Gourmet
- Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese by Flour on My Face
- Lasagna Roll Ups by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Green Plantain Hash by Basic n Delicious
- Venison Chili by The Messy Baker Blog
- Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells by That Skinny Chick can Bake
- Winter Chicken Stew by Mrs. Mama Hen
- Quinoa, Spinach, and Kale Lasagna by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Baked Oysters and Apples by Pescetarian Journal
- Individual Chicken Pot Pies by Noshing With The Nolands
- Kaesespaetzle {Baked Cheese Spaetzle} by Galactosemia in PDX
- Jalapeno and Bacon Mac N’ Cheese by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Quiche aux Champignons {Mushroom Quiche} by An Appealing Plan
- Mini Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragù by Hip Foodie Mom
- Chicken a la King by Girlichef
- Creamy Chicken & Dumplings by La Cocina de Leslie
- Spaghetti Squash Gratins by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas by Home Cooking Memories
- Savory Slow-Cooked Pork Stew by Daddy Knows Less
- Chicken Roasted with White Wine and Garlic by Webicurean
- Shepherd’s Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- One Skillet Pumpkin Lasagna by The Realistic Nutritionist
- Chicken “Pot Pie” by Diabetic Foodie
- Gluten Free Cornish Pasty by Maroc Mama
- Warm Oven Baked Samosas Stuffed With Sweet Potato & Peas by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Caramelized Onion-Challah Stuffing Muffins by Comfy Cuisine
- Comforting Mashed Potatoes by Momma’s Meals
- Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Feijoada Portuguese Bean Stew by Family Foodie
Sunday Supper Comfort Food | Desserts
- Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy by Juanita’s Cocina
- Sour Cream Pound Cake by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Chocolate Layer Cake by Magnolia Days
- Cinnamon Rice Pudding by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Smores Hot Cocoa by Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Red Bean Pie by What Smells So Good
- Pistachio Cake Cookies by The Cookie A Day Challenge
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake by No One Likes Crumbly Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownies by Daily Dish Recipes
- Nutella Shortbread Bars by Baker Street
Pairing Wine with Sunday Supper Comfort Food Favorites! by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Make sure you tune in tomorrow for the fudge recipe. I'll make sure no one touches the next batch until I take photographs. Now if I can just figure out how to take photographs with my hands tied behind my back...
Toodles and smoochies! xx
suzanne Perazzini
I love ice cream with soft biscuit pieces in it. On my last day in Italy, I had a biscuit ice cream that made me swoon.
Kim Bee
There's just something about soft morsels in ice cream. I wish I had gone with you to Italy. Going to stop by your blog tomorrow to read about it. I am so behind with the new part time job and hubs out of town. I feel like a bad blogger lately.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
Oh, this is a loaded chocolate ice cream and it looks fantastic! My chocolate cravings go in pretty much the same order as yours, and I love pistachios, so this recipe will be made with them!
Kim Bee
Thanks. Glad to know I'm not alone in my cravings. Chocolate ranks super high.
I'll try to update the photo for the old recipe and repost it. It's divine. But it was part of the g+ accident if I'm not mistaken and has no photos. Ugh.
Choc Chip Uru
No matter how many times I say bookmarked, it's not enough. I need this right now 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim Bee
Lol Uru. You crack me up. You would LOVE this one.
Ramona
If I could lick my screen right now, I would!!! YUM!!!
Kim Bee
If I had a nickel for every time I've done that at your blog....
Thanks Ramona. xx
Renee
I would hide this ice cream in the freezer in the basement and eat it when my husband is at work. Selfish? Why yes. But that's okay with something this heavenly.
Kim Bee
I fell down laughing at your comment. Selfish, why yes. I am dying.
Thanks Renee. xx
Baker Street
Brownie + Ice cream - Oh yes! That looks incredible, Kim! Rich and comforting. great recipe!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. I just go crazy for all things chocolate. It's so indulgent but I just cannot help myself.
Jen @ Juanita's Cocina
I lost my mind at vanilla salt.
This is acceptable breakfast food, no?
Kim Bee
Lol, I know right. It's freaking awesome. Picture it with fish. Like heaven.
It totally is. And was. And will be again.
Vicki Bensinger
These all look so delicious and comforting. I don't know how to find this group on Twitter let alone understand all the rules with Twitter and #. Any chance you can direct me to a link of how to join in the conversation?
Kim Bee
Thanks Vicki. If you search #SundaySupper you should find us. We will be chatting at 7 pm EST and they are giving away 5 copies of Lee's book. Does that help? If not, let me know and I'll see if I can make sure you find us tonight.
Vicki Bensinger
Hi Kim Bee,
Thank you for your reply. I was working today and by the time I got home, made dinner, cleaned it up and got online I saw that it was already over by 45 minutes. I'll know for the next time.
Thanks for your post on my blog. Please check out my latest - I have a giveaway! Please enter!
Kim Bee
I shall try and breeze by tomorrow night. I am suppose to be snoozing up a storm right now cuz I gotta get up in about 5 hours. But I hate not replying to comments the day of the post.
Debra
If that's not comfort in a spoon, I don't know what its, WOW!
Kim Bee
Thanks Debra! xx
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)
I'll take two scoops! Dang, this looks GOOD!!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Wendy. It's a bit on the naughty side. But you know, it's the weekend and all. lol
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I love ice cream with cookie bits in it - so I know I'd fall in love with this. What a wonderful idea to have brownie bits in chocolate ice cream!
Kim Bee
It's so good. Baskin Robbins makes a version and so does Ben & Jerry's so I just had to jump in with my own. Cuz I like to make the big dogs quake in their boots like I'm gunning for them.
*falls down laughing at the prospect either BR or B&J care what I do*
kitchenriffs
This is great! Love everything you've done with this recipe. I'd be up for thirds. Or fourths. I guess I should find me some horsey pj's. 😉
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. It's so freaking addictive. Honestly I need to stop. It's almost embarrassing.
Hatleystore- best pj's in the land. I have horsey ones and moose ones. Bought them in Banff. http://www.hatleystore.com/default.aspx?
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)
Holy moly...the brownie AND fudge chunks make this ice cream. want...some....now....
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. it's freaking good with the chunks in it.
veronica gantley
I want to lick my screen. I love chocolate ice cream and brownies. I am so glad you pu them together!
Kim Bee
Thanks Veronica. I love this combo. It's lethal though. Can't stop eating it.
Hezzi-D
OH my this looks perfect for a midnight snack when I'm having a rough night.
Kim Bee
It is indeed, perfection in the middle of the night. And day. And afternoon.
diabeticFoodie
My chocoholic stepdaughter would LOVE this!
Kim Bee
You gotta make her some. I always feel bad posting sugar laden things you can't have.
diabeticFoodie
Don't feel bad! Just be happy you can enjoy it!
Megan - I Run For Wine
Wow this is a chocolate lovers dream! Thanks for sharing!
Kim Bee
It really is. I am hoping to dream about it tonight. Then perhaps sleepwalk to the freezer.
Kathia Rodriguez
Oh my! what a delicious ice cream.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Kathia.
Heather @girlichef
This is wonderfully and ridiculously amazing! I need in my life. Like, pronto!
Kim Bee
Lol thanks. It is a tad over the top. Which is exactly how I roll. Glad you liked it.
Ryan
That is AWESOME that you have horsey pajamas! I knew you had great taste! 🙂 I like to eat ice cream in my pj's by the fridge too and I know I would need a few bowls of this delicious sounding ice cream. The fact that it has brownie chunks in it puts this over the top!
Kim Bee
I know right. I also have moosey ones. I not only eat like an 8 year old, I sleep like one too.
I love this ice cream. It screams childhood to me.