Ice Cream Bread Pudding
A rich and indulgent dessert made with slightly expired ice cream, perfect for using up leftovers.
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
50 minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- 2 cups slightly expired Ice Cream Commercially Frozen All Flavors Including Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry Coffee Butter Pecan Opened Package
- 4 cups day-old bread, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the slightly expired ice cream and milk. Stir until well combined and the ice cream has melted.
- Add the torn bread pieces to the bowl and let them soak for 10 minutes, until they have absorbed the liquid.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and ice cream mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour the melted butter into a baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Transfer the bread pudding mixture into the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Revitalized Ice Cream French Toast
A unique twist on the classic French toast, using slightly expired ice cream to create a sweet and flavorful breakfast treat.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
3
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of ice cream (any flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh fruit (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the ice cream and eggs until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add the butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the ice cream mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
- Cook each slice in the buttered pan until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the French toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a side of fresh fruit.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Ice Cream Trifle
A layered dessert made with commercially frozen ice cream and other ingredients, creating a delightful and refreshing treat.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- Ice Cream Commercially Frozen All Flavors Including Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry Coffee Butter Pecan Opened Package
- whipped cream
- chopped nuts
- chocolate sauce
- crumbled cookies
Instructions
- In a trifle dish, layer scoops of the ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, and chocolate sauce.
- Repeat the layers until the dish is filled.
- Finish with a sprinkle of crumbled cookies on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Expired Ice Cream Sundae Cups
A fun and creative way to use expired ice cream by turning it into delightful sundae cups.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
120 minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- 2 cups expired ice cream (assorted flavors)
- 1 cup crushed cookies or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Whipped cream and cherries for topping
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Scoop the expired ice cream into the cupcake liners, filling each about halfway.
- Sprinkle crushed cookies or graham crackers on top of the ice cream.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the crushed cookies or graham crackers.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts (if using) on top.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Once frozen, remove the sundae cups from the muffin tin and transfer them to a serving plate.
- Top each cup with whipped cream and a cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy these adorable sundae cups!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Expired Ice Cream Smoothie
A refreshing smoothie made with expired ice cream, ensuring food safety by blending it with fresh ingredients.
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired ice cream (any flavor)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
- 1/2 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the expired ice cream, ripe banana, fresh berries, milk, and sweetener (if using).
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add more milk in small increments until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
- Enjoy this delicious smoothie made from expired ice cream!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy