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Crunch Ice Cream Balls covered with hot fudge sauce.

Cinnamon Peanut Butter Ice Cream Balls with Hot Fudge Sauce

Craving a fun and delicious treat? Look no further than these Crunchy Ice Cream Balls! This easy recipe combines creamy ice cream with a delightful crunch for a satisfying anytime dessert. Let's get scooping!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 balls
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 food processor
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chunky style peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup peanuts or mixed nuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream

Hot Fudge Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Blend the graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, nuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor.
  • Scoop the ice cream into a ball and roll in the crumb mixture until well coated.
  • Place in the freezer for two hours.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the sugar, salt, and milk.
  • Cook until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.
  • Stir in the vanilla. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • To serve, place 2-3 ice cream balls in a small bowl (or martini glass!) and pour the hot fudge sauce over the top. Enjoy!
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