Chocolate Bombe Recipe

Name: Chocolate Bombe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened; 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon rum extract, optional; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup finely chopped dates or figs; 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins

Servings: persons

1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon rum extract, optional
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped dates or figs
1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins

1
Line a 1-qt. round bowl with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Quickly spread ice cream over the bottom and up the sides to within 1/2 in. of the top of bowl. Freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm.
2
In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup cream, sugar, egg yolks and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches at least 160u00b0 and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and rum extract if desired. Refrigerate until cooled.
3
Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate in water at 50% power for 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Gradually whisk into custard mixture. Beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture along with dates and nuts. Spoon into ice cream shell, spreading to completely cover the top. Cover and freeze overnight.
4
Just before serving, remove from the freezer and invert onto a serving plate. Remove bowl and plastic wrap. Cut into wedges.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened, 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Bombe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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