Hi. My name is Tribeca Yummy Mummy, and I am an addict. An ice cream addict.
And a pusher with a long history. Aside from babysitting, my very first job was scooping ice cream at
The Pink Dipper in North Augusta, SC. I traveled all the way over the bridge from Georgia for the pleasure. When I took the job, I thought: Yes! I will be so sick of ice cream that I will never want to eat it again.
It had an inverse effect. I tried every flavor, every combination, tried to dream up new ideas for sundaes and sodas.
Later on, my acupuncturist asked me to abstain from ice cream because I’m cold all the time. And, for the most part doctor’s orders are followed… but when it’s summertime and steamy, I fall off the wagon. Once an addict, always an addict.
(Pictures above are from an ice cream play date we had yesterday with my daughter’s friends M + S and their Super-Mom, Carrie)
Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Sundae
*1 pint (2 c.) heavy cream
*8 egg yolks
*14 oz. bittersweet chocolate, the best you can afford, chopped
*2 1/2 c. sugar
*4 oz. white chocolate, chopped
Topping:
*1 c. heavy cream
*2 t. sugar or 1 t. agave
*1/2 t. vanilla
*several sweet cherries
Big Person: In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Whisking, remove from the heat and set aside.
Together: Crack the eggs, reserving the white for another use, and place the yolks into a medium bowl. Pour the sugar in with the yolks and whisk them together well, till completely smooth. Slowly pour about 1/2 of the cream into the yolk mixture, whisking the entire time so that the yolks don’t cook and curdle. Then, pour the yolks into the rest of the cream mixture and whisk some more. Pour in the chocolate and continue to whisk till all the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Fill a big bowl with ice and water. Place a slightly smaller bowl over the ice water and a fine mesh sieve over that bowl. Strain the chocolate mixture through the sieve and let cool over the ice bath. Pop it in the fridge till ready to use. Freeze according to your ice cream maker’s directions.
Beat the cream in an electric mixer using the whisk attachment till the cream holds its form a bit. Add the vanilla and the sugar or agave and beat a few seconds longer. Top each ice cream with whipped cream and a beautiful cherry.
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29/07/2009 at 12:59 pm Permalink
Cute pictures! I think next time I'm making something I'm going to wear a tutu as well hehe. I would think I'd be sick of ice cream after working at shop too. Actually, who am I kidding? I'd probably end up opening my own ice cream empire!
I wonder if you could use that coconut hot cocoa recipe to make ice cream
29/07/2009 at 1:27 pm Permalink
yummy yummy
i love ice cream, thank god here is always hot so ice cream is always welcome!!
when i had 10 years old, i ate an ice cream so huge in a dinner that i had to ate stand, cause i could reach it!! it was a lot ice cream to one child but it was a great day!!
and work and eat ice cream? that sounds as a great job!!!
great recipe!!
thanks for sharing!!
29/07/2009 at 3:41 pm Permalink
My first job was selling ice cream too. And I still love ice cream and the one in your picture looks very very yummy.
Thanks for sharing.
29/07/2009 at 4:29 pm Permalink
I would like to taste… Could you please send me one of your beautiful chocolate ice cream ?? !!! It looks crazy !!! Bon appétit ; )
29/07/2009 at 4:43 pm Permalink
These photos are so great!! It's been so hot here , so I would love to have the ice cream sundae!! Looks so delicious!! Thank you for the recipe!!
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29/07/2009 at 5:32 pm Permalink
we are kindred spirits. my first job was in a chocolate shop. ice cream comes in at a close second. do you think there is help for us?… love this! it makes me happy! besos-jane
29/07/2009 at 5:48 pm Permalink
Ha, I had the same problem. I worked in a snackbar that had the best ice cream and shakes and I was constantly devouring everything. Trying different combos.
And this chocolate mousse recipe looks like it's to die for.. so thanks for sharing you secrets!!
29/07/2009 at 5:51 pm Permalink
Oh, and you can include dessert after our dinner!
Happy Day!
29/07/2009 at 6:40 pm Permalink
Yummy! How do you manage to stay so skinny. I think that is your best kept secret. With 8 eggs I am sre the recipe is delish!
29/07/2009 at 8:28 pm Permalink
That ice cream sounds fabulous! I only eat ice cream in the summer because as a child I used to be part of a professional choir and our voice teacher specifically forbid us all ice cream during school year. Of course I ran into her on a street eating ice cream in September and that wasn't good. I still mostly tend to only eat ice-cream in the summer to this day
29/07/2009 at 8:49 pm Permalink
WOW! There are some great sounding recipes on corner view today! This looks fantastic!
29/07/2009 at 9:34 pm Permalink
I love the way you present the preparation. You turn cooking into another way of spending time with children/having fun/teaching them new things and skills. Your blog is so inspirational and creative, you give me lots of ideas! Can't wait till I can cook with my daughter. She's only seven months now, so I have to wait long, I guess
Thank you for sharing x
29/07/2009 at 9:49 pm Permalink
well, if you have to be addicted to something ….
30/07/2009 at 1:11 am Permalink
That is a very yummy secret! Great corner view
30/07/2009 at 1:23 am Permalink
Great post, I don't think one can ever get enough ice cream. I crave it even in the dead of winter with 2 feet of snow outside. Thanks for sharing.
30/07/2009 at 1:30 am Permalink
YUMMMMM!!! Thanks for another yummy post!
30/07/2009 at 2:12 am Permalink
I love ice cream and will try this one. Cute little ice cream makers!! xoxo
30/07/2009 at 4:19 am Permalink
Oh how I WISH I could eat ice cream! Unfortunately because of multiple allergies and lactose intolerance, vanilla rice cream is the closest I can get.. but man, it could never compare to the yummy-ness you just revealed! Guess I'll just have to live vicariously through you.
30/07/2009 at 5:13 am Permalink
oh, cate. you and i would be good friends in real life. i am an ice cream addict, too. and my first job was scooping ice cream at double rainbow. god, their ice cream is good. (and fattening. i can attest to it.)
thank you for sharing your secret. YUM.
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com
30/07/2009 at 5:13 am Permalink
I guess only a true addict could come up with an ice cream play date idea:)! Must be a lot of fun to be a kid in your house!
30/07/2009 at 9:17 am Permalink
Sounds so yummy. I must admit that I am not a big ice cream lover, but chocolate mousse YES
30/07/2009 at 12:22 pm Permalink
wow, this looks so yummy!
p.s.: am going to make some jam soon and will come back to your gooseberry jam recipe!
30/07/2009 at 1:13 pm Permalink
I love icecream too!!!! will have to try it… my fave quickie is just icecream and bananas…. yummy!
30/07/2009 at 2:26 pm Permalink
I so want to get an ice cream maker! I love ice cream too
What a fun play date to have!
30/07/2009 at 3:55 pm Permalink
great story to go with your recipe. awesome post!
30/07/2009 at 3:57 pm Permalink
and I'm hungry again… this c.v. lark is going to make me put a few kilos on, so many good culinary tips!
30/07/2009 at 9:34 pm Permalink
Oh help! That ice cream looks so good. I will definetly try this. Thank you! Have a great continuing ice cream summer!
31/07/2009 at 11:22 am Permalink
I like this kind of revelation !
01/08/2009 at 4:26 pm Permalink
oelala, that's a great secret ice cream! and those three girls are just too lovely!
03/08/2009 at 1:47 am Permalink
oh I looooooooove ice creamm! I think it's my fave thing to eat. Peanut Butter food are up there too.
I could never ever work at a ice cream shop. I may need to go in rehab. My 2 friends worked at TCBY in HS and the last day we were giving it away and took how pints & pints of white chocolate mousse. ahh