By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 6th, 2023
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From soft serve cones to pints of dairy-free ice cream, there’s no form of frozen treat that isn’t delicious. Generally, we want to eat our ice cream before it melts (although when it’s a little soft and drippy, it’s especially delicious), but there are occasions on which a puddle of melted ice cream is actually a good thing! Because it can be used as a secret ingredient in several different dishes, from French toast for breakfast to numerous desserts. Here are 5 dishes you can make from melted ice cream.
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The ice cream stands in for a portion of the butter and eggs that go into the original recipe, and you can use any flavour ice cream you like.
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Simply mix the melted ice cream with self-rising flour, and add a little extra sugar, cocoa, and chocolate chunks.
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If you’re in need of a quick single-serving snack but can’t decide between cake and ice cream, use a little of the latter to make a mini microwave version of the former—then top it off with whatever ice cream’s left.
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Out of eggs but have ice cream in the freezer? Then you’re in luck when it comes time for brunch. Use it to soak in French Toast before frying.
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Melted chocolate ice cream, cocoa powder, and heavy cream make an easy and indulgent mousse.
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