In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deanna Troi’s love affair with chocolate is the stuff of legend. She eats it almost every day, and even has a specific technique for eating ice cream sundaes (Hint: it involves a lot of slow bites and savoring). I always thought her signature sundae looked super delicious, so I decided to make it here on the blog! This decadent ice cream dessert features homemade chocolate ice cream, chocolate fudge, and chocolate chips…plus double chocolate Pirouette cookies, whipped cream, and a cherry for good measure!
P.S. I used the chocolate ice cream recipe that came with my ice cream maker, but feel free to substitute store-bought ice cream if you’re strapped for time. 🙂
Deanna Troi’s Triple Chocolate Sundae
“Commander Riker: I had no idea it was such a ritual.
Deanna Troi: Chocolate is a serious thing.”
— Star Trek: The Next Generation
INGREDIENTS:
- For the Ice Cream
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- For the Toppings
- 4 tbsp chocolate fudge
- 4 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 2 Pirouette cookies
- 2 cherries and 2 tbsp whipped cream, optional
Makes 2 ice cream sundaes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- To make the ice cream whisk the cocoa, plain sugar, dark brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the milk and whisk until everything is dissolved. Whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla. Cover the bowl and chill for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Turn on your ice cream maker and pour in the chocolate mix. Allow it to mix for 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Scrape it into a Tupperware container for storing. Place the lid on the container and freeze for 10 minutes or until semi firm.
Freezing for a little while after churning makes it easier to scoop. - Cut your pirouettes in half. Place 3 scoops of ice cream in a serving dish. Add half your fudge, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and cherries. Place two Pirouette pieces into your sundae at an angle.
You can heat the fudge if you want to make it easier to drizzle. - Repeat Step 3 for your second sundae.
- Treat yourself and a friend after a long of day of hard work on a starship. Don’t forget to savor! 🙂
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