Triple Scoop Desserts

World Peace Sundae

2011-12-31T21:25:00.000-08:00

World Peace Sundae

Another year has come to an end. There was much to celebrate and be thankful for.

Thank you for stopping by my blog and seeing my latest ice cream creation. I hope the new year continues to bring you much joy and happiness and that you are living your dream.

This World Peace Sundae was inspired by the World Peace Cookies created by Dorie Greenspan

The Sundae is constructed with a layer of Hot Fudge and then a layer of Chocolate Ice Cream. Then I crumble a layer of World Peace Cookies and then top with homemade whipped cream and some nuts of your choice.

Have a fantastic 2012!

Always,
Bao

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

2011-11-14T20:43:00.001-08:00

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

As Fall is in full swing here is a great ice cream flavor to enjoy the season of eating.

Ingredients (adapted from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream)
3/4 cup of sugar for caramel
1/4 cup of sugar for ice cream base
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
1 1/2 cups of whole milk
1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
2 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
1 table spoon and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoon of light corn syrup

In a large bowl whisk the cream cheese set aside to pour the ice cream batter in later. In a small bowl combine the corn starch with 2 tablespoon of the milk to create slurry, you'll use the slurry to thicken the ice cream base toward the end of cooking.

In a large bowl fill with half way with ice cubes and add a cup or two of water to create an ice bath.

In a medium size sauce pan you will caramelize the sugar. This will be a dry method where you don't add any water to the sugar. You simply place the sugar in the sauce pan over medium high heat. The sugar will begin to melt and caramelize between 5-8 minutes. I like to use a wooden spoon to stir the sugar and make sure everything dissolves and turn a golden brown.

Once the caramel has reached golden golden brown take off the heat and slowly add your heavy cream. The hot caramel will bubble wildly but continue stirring the heavy cream and then return back to the heat. Add the rest of the milk, corn syrup and sugar and bring to the ice cream base to a slow boil. Add the corn starch slurry to thicken the ice cream base and let it boil for 2-3 minutes and then pour the mixture into the large bowl with the cream cheese. Stir the ice cream base, sea salt and cream cheese until everything has dissolved.

Place the ice cream base and the bowl over the ice bath and let it sit for 30-40 minutes. Then cover the ice cream base and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before churning in our ice cream maker. Let the ice rest in the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.

Thanks for stopping by and let me know if you have any question.

Bao

Cafe Lucca Gelato

2011-07-28T16:49:00.000-07:00

Cafe Lucca Gelato

It was such great a beautiful day I decided to take a little walk and enjoy a gelato break. Cafe Lucca is a great little cafe it has plenty of tables for you to sit and enjoy an espresso or some great gelato.

They have a great selection as you can see.

I ended up getting some gelato for my co-workers as well. I had the Chocolate Hazelnut and Pistachio. The gelato was full of flavor but since the fat content isn't like ice cream the finish is much cleaner.

Cafe Lucca on Yelp

Orange Vanilla Cream

2011-07-27T22:40:00.000-07:00

Orange Vanilla Cream

Here is another childhood favorite of mine. It an Orange Vanilla Cream. Just simple frozen orange juice and then I combine with some vanilla ice cream. It is simple, tart, sweet and creamy.

Magnum Ice Cream Bar - Vanilla Almond

2011-07-26T21:32:00.000-07:00

Magnum Ice Cream Bar - Vanilla Almond

Today I saw the Magnum Ice Bar on sale while wandering through the freezer isle. I thought I would give them a try and see if they lived up to all the hype that the TV commercials were generating.

The packaging is definitely fancy compared to the Haagen Dazs bar. The gold foil wrapping definitely convey a sense of a high end product but will the taste deliver the goods?

I let the bar rest a few minutes on the counter before I took my first bite. I wanted the ice cream inside to be soft so that it won't instantly freeze my taste buds so that I can make a solid judgment. Upon taking my first bite the chocolate shell splintered leaving broken pieces where I had taken my bite. I think the chocolate coating is not as thick as the Haagen Daz bar.

The next thing I wanted to compare was the vanilla ice cream inside. The Magnum bar had vanilla bean specs to convey that real vanilla that was used. It definitely had good vanilla flavor but the ice cream itself was not as thick and creamy as a Haagen Daz bar. It seems like the was more overrun or air in the ice cream because it was very light and fluffy.

Overall I thought the Magnum Ice Cream Bar was good but if I were to spend $4+ on a premium box of ice cream bars I would stick to the Haagen Daz bars.

Hot Fudge

2011-07-25T22:14:00.000-07:00

Hot Fudge

Here is a very simple recipe for hot fudge.

Ingredients

4 ounces of dark chocolate chips
4 ounces of unsalted butter sliced so they are easy to melt
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1 1/4 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler. Stir in heavy cream and then sprinkle in 1/2 cup sugar. Continue stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle in remaining sugar until dissolved. Add the vanilla extract and continue to cook the fudge for another 20 minutes until it reduces a bit and get a shine.

Enjoy over your favorite ice cream. The fudge should keep refrigerated for 1 week. To reheat you can microwave for in 30 second intervals and stir in between intervals so that the fudge is heated evenly.

A Simple Post

2011-07-24T20:56:00.001-07:00

Just a simple post today. It was a very busy weekend.

A vanilla scoop in Black and White.

Shamu Ice Cream Pop

2011-07-23T23:40:00.000-07:00

Shamu Ice Cream Pop

I spent the day at the Seaworld in San Diego and I had to try the Shamu Ice Cream pop.

It a vanilla ice cream flavored ice cream bar that is shaped like Shamu and then dipped in milke chocolate.

I would say this novelty ice cream was pretty cool and went with the theme of being at Sea World.

It was a great time for the entire family

Maggie Moos

2011-07-22T23:05:00.001-07:00

Today I had a chance to try Maggie Moos ice cream.

I had tried there Strawberry ice cream it was very good had a great flavor and finish.

I also tried there Carrot Cake ice cream it has the taste of cream cheese frosting with cinnamon and they also had specs of carrots.

Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream Bowls

2011-07-21T22:27:00.000-07:00

Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream Bowls

Simplicity is best. Like the words of all the best chefs when you have good ingredients you don't have to do much to make them shine.

These little vanilla cherry waffle bowls are simple and perfect for a nice warm summers night. Just dice up ripe sweet cherries top off with the best vanilla ice cream you can make or buy and serve in a nice fresh and warm waffle bowl.

Keep it simple and delicious.

Nectarine Sundae

2011-07-20T22:16:00.000-07:00

Nectarine Sundae

I hope you are experiencing the bountiful sweet crop of Nectarines that are at your local farmers market. We picked up some deliciously ripe nectarines this weekend and today I had just enough remaining to make a quick sundae.

I peeled the nectarine and thinly sliced and sauteed them with some butter and brown sugar to taste. When you see the sugar just begin to melt and caramelized remove the pan from the heat and top off with some great homemade french vanilla ice cream. I topped off the sundae with pieces of waffle cones for some crunch.

Ice Cream Scoops

2011-07-19T21:18:00.000-07:00

Ice Cream Scoops

Here is my small collection of Ice Cream Scoops. They all make different sizes and shapes of scoops. I prefer the smaller scoops for my ice cream photos because you can fit more of them into a bowl or cone.

Chocolate Waffle Cones

2011-07-18T22:39:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Waffle Cones

Well once you start making your own ice cream I think it is a natural progression to start making waffle cones. Nothing beats the smell and taste of a fresh crispy buttery waffle cone.

I decided to deviate a little from the regular waffle cone recipe and added in a couple teaspoons of coco powder and made the cones richer and more sophisticated.

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1/4 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoon of unsalted melted butter
2/3 cup of flour
2 teaspoon of coco powder

My Guest post on The Ravenous Couple

2011-07-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

Come check out my guest post at The Ravenous Couple blog. The Ravenous Couple Blog is a great read with delicious recipes and great family stories. Today I share a Vietnamese Dessert - Che Dau Trang

Mint Klondike Bar

2011-07-17T21:22:00.000-07:00

Mint Klondike Bar

I saw these Mint Klondike Bars while strolling through the ice cream freezer section at the local supermarket and I had to give them a try. I'm always a sucker for mint and chocolate, it one of my favorite flavor combinations.

They tasted pretty good for a store bought Ice Cream bar. The chocolate that coated the ice was thick and dark chocolate tasting. The ice cream inside had a hint of mint and a touch of green not too fake green but just enough to make you believe you are eating a mint ice cream.

Maybe in a future post I can show you a artisanal way to make mint ice cream bars.

Cupcakes and Ice Cream

2011-07-16T21:44:00.000-07:00

Cupcakes and Ice Cream

It was my twin nephews 1st birthday party today and my wife's cousin made these great cupcakes and sugar cookies.

If you want to learn how to make these sweet treats visit her great blog at Treats-SF.blogspot.com

It wouldn't be complete without cake and ice cream.

Old Town Grinder and Ice Cream Parlor

2011-07-15T16:38:00.000-07:00

Old Town Grinder and Ice Cream Parlor

The Yelp Link

It was a beautiful Friday here in Southern California so I decided to take a quick break and walk down to the Old Town Grinder for a scoop of Ice Cream.

I wasn't sure what to expect but when I walked up to the ice cream counter and saw that they served Thrifty's Ice Cream I knew I wouldn't be disappointed because I grew up with these flavors since I was old enough to hold my own ice cream cone.

Their was a pretty good selection but I wanted something fruity so I decided to get a scoop of the Black Cherry Ice Cream. It was just like I remembered it sweet and creamy with lots of cherry chunks!

What a great way to head into the weekend on a sweet cherry note.

(All photos where taken on the Iphone with Camera Pro 3.0 app)

Banana Cookies N Cream Shake

2011-07-14T21:12:00.000-07:00

Banana Cookies N Cream Shake

Just a quick and simple post today.

A creamy cookies and banana shake.

Banana Coconut Sundae

2011-07-13T21:27:00.000-07:00

Banana Coconut Sundae

A tropical sundae made with banana ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped off with toasted coconut shreds and crushed cashews.

Vanilla Ice Cream Pops

2011-07-12T21:19:00.000-07:00

Vanilla Ice Cream Pops

A simple way to eat ice cream with out a spoon or a cone is to fill them into molds.

I added caramel drizzle to jazz them up a little but they are great all by themselves.

Chocolate Sauce

2011-07-11T21:31:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Sauce

I want to show you a simple chocolate sauce you can make that will go great with any ice cream. You can make this sauce in 10 minutes and turn you ordinary ice cream from good to spectacular!

Ingredients

1/4 cup of strong coffee ( I used a french roast)
1/4 cup of cocoa powder
1/4 cup of sugar
2 ounces of dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of corn syrup
2 tablespoon of heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Combine the coffee, cocoa powder, corn syrup and sugar in a saucepan. Bring it to a simmer. In a separate heat proof bowl combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour the hot liquids into the bowl of chocolate chips and whisk until everything is melted. Let cool at room temperature and top off ice cream. If you are in a hurry you can refrigerate the sauce for 5 minutes and then enjoy with your ice cream.

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by!

Bao

Banana Ice Cream Crepe

2011-07-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

Banana Ice Cream Crepe

Yesterday Nutella Crepe was good but today I decided to make a Banana Ice Cream filled crepe.

The Banana ice cream was a simple full flavor ice cream and wrapped around a warm Nutella Crepe. I don't know if there is a better ice cream crepe out there. I would put this Ice Cream filled crepe up with the best of them. I liked how the Nutella froze up like little chocolate hazelnut chip and the ice cream contrasted the warm and crispy crepe.

The Banana Ice Cream was made using Jeni Britton Bauer technique.

Ingredients:

2 ripe whole bananas
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
1 1/2 ounces of cream cheese
1 1/4 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of sugar
1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt

I baked the bananas in the skin at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Then I peeled and discarded the banana skin. Place the baked bananas in a blender with 1 cup of milk and pureed it until it was smooth. From then on I followed the rest of Jeni's instruction.

Nutella Crepes A La Mode

2011-07-09T21:21:00.000-07:00

Nutella Crepes A La Mode

I had a craving for Nutella Banana Crepes for dessert today but it ice cream month so I have to add a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.

The crepe recipe was from Epicurius. It was very simple it took me 10 minutes to prepare and then I let it chill in the freezer for 15 minutes before I cooked them.

I also added a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the crepe batter to give it a little flavor.

This brings back fond memories of eating crepes on the sidewalk of Paris....

Gelato

2011-07-08T21:44:00.000-07:00

Gelato from Gelato from Aroma di Roma

http://www.yelp.com/biz/aroma-di-roma-long-beach

Went out for dessert today and had some Pistachio, Nutella and Mint Gelato

Root Beer Float

2011-07-07T20:42:00.000-07:00

Root Beer Float

Rich

Creamy

Smooth

Delicious