TOASTED ALMOND ICE CREAM BALLS

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You can keep these almond-coated ice cream balls on hand in the freezer for last-minute entertaining. Just whip up the sauce in minutes for a simply satisfying sweet treat. -Anita Curtis, Camarillo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 quart French vanilla ice cream
HOT FUDGE SAUCE:
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Place almonds in a shallow dish. Using an ice cream scoop, shape ice cream into balls. Roll each in almonds until well coated. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze., For sauce, combine the milk, chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Add sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. , Serve hot or cold over ice cream balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823 calories, Fat 45g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (84g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.