Malt Ball Bombe

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   Chill 12 metal half-moon molds (1/2-cup capacity) in the freezer.

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   Beat the chocolate ice cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until soft but still holding its shape, 1 to 2 minutes; work in batches if necessary.

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   Wearing rubber gloves, remove the molds one at a time from the freezer; fill them with chocolate ice cream, pushing down on the ice cream to prevent air pockets.

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   Make the top even and smooth; return the filled molds immediately to freezer.

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   Let the chocolate ice cream become firm, but not too hard to spoon out, about 1 hour.

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   Remove the molds from the freezer one at a time; use a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or round tablespoon to scoop out ice cream from the center, leaving 1/2-inch border around the edges.

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   Return the molds immediately to freezer.

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   Soften the vanilla ice cream as above.

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   Add the malted milk powder, and stir just to combine.

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    Remove the molds from the freezer, and fill each center with malted vanilla ice cream, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.

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    Return to the freezer, and chill until firm, 1 hour more.

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    Working with 2 molds at a time, remove from the freezer; dip in warm water for a few seconds.

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    Use your finger to gently slide the ice cream out of the molds.

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    Match two halves, flat sides together; wrap in plastic wrap.

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    Gently press the halves together; return to freezer.

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    Repeat with the remaining molds.

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    Let the balls harden, about 1 hour.

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    Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over a pot of barely simmering water.

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    When melted, remove from heat; stir the chocolate occasionally to let it cool, 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.

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    Remove 1 malt ball at a time from the freezer; dip in the melted chocolate.

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    Using a spoon or small offset spatula, very quickly turn to coat the ball and lift it out of the chocolate.

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    Place on a wire rack, and let excess chocolate drip off (chocolate will adhere to wire rack if allowed to sit too long).

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    Gently transfer the malt ball bombe to a waxed-paperlined tray; return to the freezer before the chocolate is completely set.

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    Repeat the process with the remaining balls.

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    If not serving immediately, wrap each ball in plastic wrap after it is completely frozen.

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    Serve on plates with forks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.