Ingredients:
Vanilla Ice Cream:
- 1.5 quarts of good quality vanilla ice cream. Soften slightly for easier layering.
Hot Fudge Sauce:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Roasted Salted Peanuts:
- 1 cup, roughly chopped
Equipment:
- Tall parfait glasses or dessert dishes
- Saucepan
- Spoon or ice cream scoop
Instructions:
Make the Hot Fudge Sauce:
- Combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until everything is melted and the sauce simmers gently.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Set aside to cool slightly (it will thicken as it cools).
Assemble the Parfaits:
- In each parfait glass, add a spoonful or two of warm hot fudge sauce to the bottom.
- Sprinkle with a layer of chopped peanuts.
- Add a generous scoop of softened vanilla ice cream.
- Repeat the layers: hot fudge sauce, peanuts, ice cream.
- Top with a final drizzle of hot fudge and a generous sprinkle of peanuts.
Freeze and Enjoy:
- Place parfaits in the freezer for at least 30 minutes for the layers to set slightly. This helps when serving.
- Enjoy immediately!
Tips:
- Homemade Ice Cream: Elevate your parfait with homemade vanilla ice cream.
- Customize: Add chopped candy bars, chocolate sprinkles, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the hot fudge sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble the parfaits just before serving.
