Frozen Peanut Crunch Dessert with Chocolate Sauce


Ingredients:

Bottom Layer
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chocolate wafer crumbs
1/2 cup (125 mL) peanuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
1/4 cup (50 mL) peanut butter

Filling
2 quarts (2 L) vanilla ice cream, softened
3/4 cup (175 mL) peanut butter
1 cup (250 mL) crushed peanut brittle

Chocolate Sauce

1/4 cup (50 mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar
1/3 cup (75 mL) peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) vanilla


Directions:

Bottom layer
In a bowl, combine crumbs and chopped peanuts. Melt butter and peanut butter over low heat; add to crumbs and mix well. Press mixture evenly into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Cool and then chill for at least 15 minutes before filling.

Filling
Spoon 1/2 of the softened ice cream into prepared crust. Swirl 1/2 of the peanut butter into ice cream; sprinkle with 1/2 of crushed peanut brittle. Repeat layers. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours; overnight is best. For easier cutting, remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Serve with warm sauce. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Sauce
Melt chocolate chips in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Add milk and brown sugar; stir over hot water until sugar is dissolved. Add peanut butter and stir until sauce is thick and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm.

Chef Marie Nightingale, Saltscapes
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