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
kita
My boyfriend would totally hug you inappropriately for this. When I first started making ice cream earlier this year, I made a chocolate version that he has pretty much asked for every say since. But this! This had fudgy brownies in it... oh that totally ups the ante. Now I need to make room in the freezer to hid it.
Kim Bee
I absolutely dig inappropriate hugs. The more inappropriate the better. They are kinda like chocolate. The more you get the more you want. *giggles inappropriately*
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
oh wow that ice cream look perfect!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Angie.
Chrissy
I am almost positive that it doesn't get any better than this. Fudge chunks AND brownie chunks?? That is awesome!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Chrissy. I got a little carried away. But it was totally worth it.
Ann
This is one whoppin' good lookin' ice-cream! I wish I had a big ol' scoop right now! I had to stop myself from lickin' the screen!
Kim Bee
Thanks Ann. It was so good. This is my ultimate fave.
Sarah
Ohhhhh my *dies*
Kim Bee
Lol, your comment made me laugh.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Chocolate, fudge and brownies in an ice-cream?? Oh my!
Kim Bee
Lol, thanks Kiran.
Asmita
This looks decadent!
Kim Bee
Thanks Asmita.
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb
I am craving choco fudge ice cream as well! Its so hot here, totally unbearable and since I don't have the cold yet (as I thought I would get from my husband) I should dig in!
Kim Bee
You totally should. This would cure a cold I'm sure of it. Or at least make you not care you have one. It's fall here, but the last couple of days have been pretty mild. Loving every minute of it before the cold and snow hits.
Sarah
So the other day we were driving to the MIL's house and I was telling my finace how much I wanted an ice cream fudge sundae. He told me that Dairy Queen was closed for the sake of my diet. I want this instead now. Yummy!
Kim Bee
I cannot stop laughing. That's something my hubs would say.
Ashley Bee
This just looks so good! I am not convinced you just scooped it out of a store-bought carton, haha. Well done 🙂
Kim Bee
I fell off my chair when I read that. I get tempted some days I swear. Too funny!
Anna @ hiddenponies
Oooh, this looks comforting indeed...anything with all that chocolate is exactly what I want when I want comfort. Your first photo? Love it!!
Javelin Warrior
This ice cream is so decadent and I don't think it would last long in my freezer! Wow... I'm featuring this post in today's Food Fetish Friday (with a link-back and attribution as always). Thanks for continuing to inspire me with your creations...
elisabeth@foodandthift
I cannot begin to tell you how much I love and crave your totally, insanely amazing and delicious chocolate ice cream with the brownie, and fudge pieces...oh, my! just drooling over this super yummy goodness. Bookmarking recipe...pinned it, and shared on google+ xo
sunithi
Ah ! Classic comfort food that everyone loves ! Love your homemade rich version ! Looks finger licking good ! Yummmmm !
Amanda
Oh so good!
Frank @ Kraemers Culinary Blog
Who doesn't love a bowl of great chocolate ice cream. I love chocolate - period. And you didn't save on the cream. That's great. I love it.
Anne @ Webicurean
I love ice cream with chunks of stuff in it! I'm afraid if I make this we'll eat the whole thing in one sitting!
Elizabeth
If fudge is not liked in the house (I KNOW. I KNOW!!). Is it possible to do all brownie pieces in lieu of the fudge?!?
Kim Beaulieu
Yes, you can totally substitute. Nuts are great in it too if no one is allergic. Or cookie bits.
Elizabeth
Could you sub an entire cup of brownie pieces in lieu of fudge?!
Kim Beaulieu
Absolutely.
Donna Jones
Two really strawberry cheesecake or pralines n cream yum.