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Brandied-Prune Ice Cream

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup pitted prunes, cut into quarters
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brandy
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened slightly

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Simmer prunes and 1/2 cup brandy in large saucepan, covered, until brandy is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Cool.

    Step 2

    Place softened ice cream in large shallow plastic freezer container. Mix in prunes and remaining 2 tablespoons brandy. Cover and freeze. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)

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