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Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this refined and decadent Chocolate Ice Cream with Crunchy Caramel Peanut Swirl on Cherry Confit. Velvety chocolate ice cream swirled with crunchy caramelized peanuts sits atop a layer of tart cherry confit, garnished with crushed cashews and a dusting of cocoa. Rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced with fruity notes, this dessert redefines indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the chocolate ice cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the crunchy caramel peanut swirl:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt

For the cherry confit:

  • 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For garnish:

  • 2 tbsp crushed roasted cashews
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate ice cream: In a saucepan, whisk together cream, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder until combined. Heat gently, stirring until smooth. Chill completely, then churn in an ice cream maker and freeze until scoopable.
  2. Create the crunchy caramel peanut swirl: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook until golden, then stir in peanuts and salt. Spread on parchment to cool, chop into shards, and swirl into the ice cream before final freeze.
  3. Make the cherry confit: Cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pan until thick and glossy. Add cornstarch if needed and cool completely.
  4. Plate the dessert: Spoon cherry confit onto plates, top with chocolate ice cream scoops, sprinkle with crushed cashews, and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Serve immediately.

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