Halloween Funfetti Cake Batter Ice Cream

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With so many fun treats to make this time of year, I wanted to come up with an ice cream flavor that is festive, but also quick and easy to make.  Cake batter ice cream is very easy to prepare and with one simple extra ingredient you can make it super festive for Halloween.

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Halloween Funfetti Cake Batter Ice Cream
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cup funfetti cake mix (I used a Halloween funfetti cake mix)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup coconut rum
black and orange sprinkles

Making the Ice Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cream, milk, cake mix, sugar, salt, vanilla and rum until thoroughly combined.  Pour ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker and run the machine for about 25-30 minutes.  When the ice cream is almost done churning, pour in sprinkles from the funfetti cake mix and let churn until the sprinkles are mixed throughout the ice cream.  Place ice cream in the freezer to finish freezing.

After about an hour, remove ice cream from freezer, scoop and garnish with Halloween sprinkles.  Enjoy!

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Super Simple Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

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Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

Rich with creamy chocolate goodness and easy to make, this dark chocolate ice cream is the perfect quick dessert that will taste like it took forever to prepare.

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Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
8 oz bittersweet or dark baking chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup coffee liqueur
dark chocolate, chopped

Making the Ice Cream
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the heavy cream with the chopped chocolate.  Stir the mixture over low heat until the chocolate is completely melted and combined with the cream.  Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together remaining cream, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla and liqueur until sugar has dissolved.  Once the chocolate and cream mixture has cooled completely, whisk it into the remaining ice cream ingredients.  Pour ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker and run the machine for about 25-30 minutes or until the ice cream is formed.  Place ice cream in the freezer to finish freezing.

Once firm, remove ice cream from freezer, scoop and garnish with chopped dark chocolate.

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dark chocolate ice cream

Banana Fudge Swirl and Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

I am not a huge fan of using bananas in desserts, but these Banana Fudge Swirl and Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are incredible!  Since fresh bananas are used, the flavor is natural and subtle.  And the fudge swirl adds a sweet richness that pairs so well with the light flavor of the ice cream.  And when sandwiched between two soft peanut butter cookies, this ice cream is taken to another level of deliciousness.  Banana, peanut butter, and chocolate?  This sandwich has it all!

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Fourth of July Ice Cream Sandwich with Berry and Basil Ice Cream

Independence Day is almost here so I decided to make a Fourth of July Ice Cream Sandwich with Berry and Basil Ice Cream.  The fresh strawberries, blueberries and basil are refreshing in this recipe for ice cream.  The sugar cookie stars add a festive touch to the traditional ice cream sandwich.  It’s the perfect dessert for summertime and for the Fourth of July.

Fourth of July Ice Cream Sandwich with Berry and Basil Ice Cream

 

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Ginger Ice Cream Sandwich with Molasses Cookies

Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches with Molasses Cookies are my new favorite dessert.  These are seriously addicting.  I have always loved molasses cookies and have never tried making my own until now.  These ones are perfect if you enjoy a soft, chewy molasses cookie that stays soft and chewy.  And this consistency makes them the perfect cookie for an ice cream sandwich.  The ginger ice cream is creamy, sweet and spicy and is incredible sandwiched between these delectable molasses cookies.

Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches with Molasses Cookies

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