Shelly's Recipe

PECAN BALL WITH FUDGE SAUCE

Category: Frozen Desserts

1 qt. vanilla ice cream
2 cups roasted pecan halves
1 pt. heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups light corn syrup
1 lb. chocolate chips
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. creme de cacao

Pecan Balls: Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop ice cream into a ball about the size of a baseball, perfecting the shape by rolling between your hands. Roll the balls in the roasted pecan halves until well-coated on all sides. Place in the freezer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Fudge Sauce: Combine the sugar, cream and corn syrup in a saute pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips, vanilla and crème de cacao. Let cool.

To serve: Cover the bottom of a plate with approximately 1/4 cup of sauce and place the pecan ball in the center of the sauce.

Hints:
1. Make sure the ice cream is very cold before you begin.
2. At times you will have to push the pecans into the ball to make them stick.
3. If you cannot get pre-roasted pecans, place pecans on a baking sheet in an oven at 350°F for approximately 6–10 minutes.