Sunday, July 17, 2011

Creamy Fudge

 This fudge is so easy and it makes 16-20 pieces 

 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk  chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk,  margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on ( med)until chips are melted, about 3-5 minute, stirring once or twice during cooking. Stir in nuts, if desired.
  2. Pour into well-greased 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set.

Best Homemade Ice Cream

" Yes this an old-fashioned cooked custard ice cream base, made with  egg yolks, cream, half-and-half, and sugar, makes the richest, smoothest, creamiest homemade ice cream.  Add your favorite flavor..Yummy!!!
 
10 Minutes-to cook
10 Hours 45 Minutes-( prepare the night before making)
(makes 6-8 servings)

 Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups half-and-half cream
8 egg yolks (No Whites)
1 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions
1. Pour the heavy cream and half-and-half cream into a heavy saucepan, place over medium-low heat, and heat until barely simmering, stirring frequently. Turn the heat down to low.
2. Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
3. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stiring with a whisk constantly. Repeat until egg and milk mixture is combined .Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot cream, and whisk constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens and will coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 8 minutes. Do not let mixture boil.
4. Pour the ice cream base into a bowl and allow to cool for 15- 20 minutes; place in refrigerator and chill overnight. The next day, pour into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Remove the ice cream, pack into a covered container, and freeze for 2 hours or overnight before serving.