Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream

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Sunday, July 16 is National Ice Cream Day! Yay!

 The day that’s sweeter than basking in fresh summer fruits is coming up on Sunday.

 

National Ice Cream Day is marking its 33rd anniversary this year, and there’s a presidential scoop behind this national food day. Proclamation 5219 declared that more than 887,000 gallons of ice cream were consumed in the United States in 1983. President Ronald Reagan recognized Americans’ love affair with ice cream and the impact it has on the dairy industry and the economy. So the following year, he designated July as National Ice Cream Month, and the third Sunday of the month became National Ice Cream Day. 

“I call upon the people of the United States to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities,” Mr. Reagan said as he signed the bill.

I never need an excuse to grab a cold cone of ice cream. But when you've got a good excuse like National Ice Cream Day — and a delicious recipe to celebrate the occasion — indulging your sweet tooth pretty much becomes a 
no-brainer. 

It would be an injustice not to celebrate it!!!

Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream

1/3 c. sliced almonds (can used chopped)
2 c. half and half (half whole milk, half cream)
1 1/2 Tablespoons instant expresso (substitute 3 Tablespoons instant coffee)
4 Large egg yolks
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Sauce recipe 

Prepare a large bowl with ice and water.

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.

Place the nuts on a baking sheet with sides and bake until lightly toasted, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

In the top of the double boiler, heat the half and half with the instant expresso until steaming and expresso is dissolved.

In a bowl beat the egg yolks and add the sugar beating until well combined.

Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot coffee mixture, then add to the double boiler, stirring. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the custard coats the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl, place the bowl on the ice water, until cooled to room temperature, stir occasionally.

Strain the mixture into a container and stir in the cream. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours......do not rush this step. (you can refrigerate over night)

Freeze the custard in a ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions until almost frozen, stir in the fudge and almonds. Transfer to container and freeze until ready to serve.

Ideas for a fun ice cream bar!

How about a ice cream bar!!  What’s ice cream without a topping or two? Every little mouth couldn’t resist these fun toppings on their ice cream cone or in their ice cream cup. Chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles, white pearl sprinkles, chocolate candy and marshmallows are great ideas for the toppings served at ice cream bar. For more ideas go to How to plan a ice cream bar party on the Pottery Barn website!

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