Boysenberry and Grand Marnier Ice Cream Sundaes

Name: Boysenberry and Grand Marnier Ice Cream Sundaes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel; 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 16-ounce package frozen unsweetened boysenberries; 1/3 cup creme de cassis liqueur or water; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup chopped toffee candy (such as Almond Roca or Health bars; about 4 ounces); 2 1/2-pint baskets boysenberries or blackberries; Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Mix Grand Marnier and orange peel in large bowl.
2
Scoop ice cream into bowl and whisk just until combined.
3
Cover and freeze until ice cream is firm, at least 4 hours.
4
(Can be prepared 3 days ahead.)
5
Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into heavy medium saucepan; add bean.
6
Add frozen berries, cassis and sugar and cook over medium heat until berries thaw and sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
7
Increase heat; bring to boil.
8
Discard bean.
9
Puree mixture in processor.
10
Strain through sieve set over bowl, pressing on solids.
11
Cover and chill until cold.
12
(Can be made 3 days ahead.)
13
Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce into each of 6 parfait glasses.
14
Top with scoop of ice cream.
15
Sprinkle with some chopped toffee and fresh berries.
16
Repeat layering.
17
Garnish with mint.

202

kcal

Calories

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel, 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened, 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Boysenberry and Grand Marnier Ice Cream Sundaes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Boysenberry and Grand Marnier Ice Cream Sundaes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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