Pecan Ice Cream Balls Recipe with MIcrowave Hot Fudge Sauce
These ice cream balls are rolled in toasted pecans and served with hot fudge sauce.
4
balls
Ingredients
Ice Cream Balls
- 2 cups (260 g) ice cream
- 1 cup (110 g) toasted and chopped pecans
Hot Fudge Sauce
- ½ cup (113 g) butter
- 2¼ cups (270 g) powdered sugar
- 6 ounces (170 g) unsweetened chocolate
- ⅔ cup (151 g) evaporated milk
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ teaspoon) salt
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- heavy cream - if needed
Instructions
Ice Cream Balls
- Scoop out 2 cups ice cream. Wearing plastic gloves, shape into rough balls.
- Roll the ice cream in 1 cup toasted and chopped pecans (or sprinkles/candy).
- Place on a lined tray and freeze until firm. Wrap well to store.
Hot Fudge Sauce
- In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, melt ½ cup butter on HIGH for about 1 minute 15 seconds. Stir in 2¼ cups powdered sugar.
- Lay 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate on top. Pour ⅔ cup evaporated milk over the chocolate. Do not stir.Microwave on MEDIUM for 6–8 minutes until the chocolate is just melted.
- Add ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon salt. Beat until glossy and smooth.If too thick, add heavy cream 1 tbsp at a time. Do not use water.Store sauce in the fridge and reheat gently in the microwave as needed.
Notes
The calories are figured on the pecan-covered ice cream balls only. The kind of ice cream you use will cause this to vary. The fudge sauce is not included because this recipe makes a lot more than you will need for four servings.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1ice cream ball | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg