Cupid's Martini (Frozen Custard)

By Janet Scott
@JanetLeeScott

I really can't begin to tell you just how good this is...It's tastes like love feels!
The perfect Valentines day dessert!
Get creative with the flavors!

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Ice-Cream Maker

Ingredients

5 large: whole eggs (not just the yolks)
1/2 c: sugar
2 Tbsp: vanilla extract
1 stick: vanilla bean
1 c: heavy cream
2 c: milk (whole or 2%)
6 pkg: andy's mints chopped
1/2 c: hot fudge topping
1 jar(s): maraschino cherries (you will only use a few)
1 small: container of whipped cream (or you can make your own)
1/2 c: melted red candy melts
1/4 c: red candy crystals

How to Make Cupid's Martini (Frozen Custard)

Step-by-Step

1Have your ice cream makers container frozen until ready to use.

Slice length wise your vanilla bean and remove the seeds.

in a medium saucepan, add your milk and cream, Put on low heat.

In a med to large bowl, add your eggs and whisk. Don't whisk them hard,
2Add your sugar, vanilla bean seeds, vanilla extract and mix until dissolved.
3Carefully add your hot milk/cream mixture whisking the entire time. After all is incorporated, place back into your sauce pan.
4Cook whisking constantly over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes. It should slightly thickened and coat the back of your spoon. Be careful not to over cook, you don't want it to set while chilling in the frig
5Put mixture into a bowl and place in the frig until cooled.
Get your ice cream maker ready, pour the mixture in and turn on for about 20-30 minutes.
6Gently fold in your hot fudge sauce (Not hot, but room temp) and chopped Andy's mints (Chop to your desired size).Place in the freezer for about 3-4 hours.
7Dip the rim of your martini glass in melted chocolate then press on sugar crystals.
To melt the chocolate place over a bain marie (double boiler)
two scoops per glass, garnish by striping with heated hot fudge, whipped cream cherry and a Andy's mint.
With the extra melted chocolate you can make hearts, X's and O's ...what every you wish :)
8What a perfect delight for a lovers after dinner dessert!