Ice Cream - Christmas Dessert
    Posted by Shanky Suren
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    Serves: 8-10
    2 cups mixed dried fruit
    3 oz candied cherries, cut into quarters
    1 1/2 oz candied apricots, chopped
    1 1/2 oz candied pineapple, chopped
    2 teaspoons finely chopped candied ginger
    2 teaspoons grated orange rind
    2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
    1 tablespoon brandy
    1 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
    1/4 cup chocolate chips
    1/2 cup chopped pecans
    Chocolate Sauce
    1/2 cup water
    1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
    1/4 cup butter
    2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
    3 1/2 oz dark (semisweet) chocolate, chopped
    1 tablespoon brandy

    1. Mix fruits, rind, liqueur and brandy in a large mixing bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes, uncovered; stir occasionally.
    2. Using a metal spoon, break up the ice cream in a large mixing bowl. Add the fruit mixture, chocolate chips and nuts to ice cream; stir until well mixed.
    3. Line a 9 cup capacity bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon in ice cream mixture; smooth surface. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze overnight. To serve unmold and cut into wedges. Serve with chocolate sauce.
    4. To make Chocolate Sauce: Place water, Cocoa, butter and sugar in small pan. Stir over low heat 4 minutes or until mixture boils ans sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Stir until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth; stir in bra


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