Plums and Madeira Over Ice Cream with Chocolate Iced Short Dough Cookies Recipe

Name: Plums and Madeira Over Ice Cream with Chocolate Iced Short Dough Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 cups flour; 1/4 cup melted chocolate mixed with 1/2 teaspoon melted shortening; Plums; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 6 fresh plums, quartered; Juice from 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup Madeira; 2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream; Fresh mint sprigs and a shaker of powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cookies
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups flour
1/4 cup melted chocolate mixed with 1/2 teaspoon melted shortening
Plums
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
6 fresh plums, quartered
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup Madeira
2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
Fresh mint sprigs and a shaker of powdered sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 to F. For the cookies: In an electric mixer, with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together.
2
Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
3
With the mixer on medium, add the flour, about 1/4 cup at a time.
4
Stop the mixer once or twice to scrap down the sides of the bowl.
5
Beat until the dough is smooth and forms a ball around the paddle.
6
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
7
Roll one tablespoon of the dough into a ball and place onto the cookie sheet 1-inch apart.
8
Using your fingers, press down onto the balls to flatten it.
9
Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
10
Drizzle cooled cookies with the melted chocolate.
11
For the plums: In a saute pan, melt the butter.
12
Stir in the sugar to dissolve.
13
Add the plums, lemon juice, and zest.
14
Saute the plums until they are completely coated with the sugar, about 2 to 3 minutes.
15
Flame the Madeira.
16
Reduce 1 to 2 minutes over high heat.
17
Remove from heat.
18
Place the ice cream in an over-sized bowl.
19
Pour the plums over the ice cream.
20
Position the cookies so they are coming out from the ice cream.
21
Garnish wit

1101

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Plums and Madeira Over Ice Cream with Chocolate Iced Short Dough Cookies 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.

Plums and Madeira Over Ice Cream with Chocolate Iced Short Dough Cookies

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