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After Eight ice cream makes a delicious twist on mint choc chip ice cream! Easy to make and no churn, transform this into an elegant dinner party worthy dessert by serving in shot glasses.
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After Eight ice cream shots
When I have a dinner party, I want to be able to spend as much time with my guests as possible. I believe that my friends come to see me, and I do not want to abandon them or miss out on the conversation while I’m in the kitchen.
Prep ahead and choose high glory to effort recipes for a successful evening. Then be sure to tidy up as you go, and have an empty dishwasher at the start of the evening. Desserts should be made ahead as far as possible and make an impact without eating all your time.
These After Eight ice cream shots tick all the boxes for the perfect pudding. Crucially, they are very easy to make and they sit in the freezer until you are ready to serve. They also look impressive; food served in glasses always looks good.
What’s more, if they defrost, they don’t melt but transform into a velvety soft mousse! They are quite small, so not too heavy after a big meal, and they are easy to eat on the sofa if you prefer to leave the table and get comfy.
I’ve used a no-churn ice cream recipe here, which is perfect if you don’t have an ice cream machine. Freeze any spare condensed milk to use in your next no churn ice cream recipe, or try my easy After Eight Fudge!
Why make this After Eight ice cream recipe?
- The easiest but most impressive of dinner party desserts
- Just three ingredients
- Made in advance and completely fuss free.
Ingredients
- Condensed milk – You need less than a full can, so freeze the leftovers in a leakproof container. It won’t freeze solid, but it will be ready and waiting next time you want to make ice cream or fudge. Be careful not to let it leak!
- After Eight mints
- Double cream – Nothing fancy, you don’t need the extra thick version (though you can use it if that’s what you have).
How to make After Eight ice cream
Step by step instructions, with hints and tips for how to make this perfectly every time.
Scroll down for the recipe card with quantities and more tips at the bottom of the page.
Step One – Place the condensed milk and 10 After Eights into a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring from time to time until the chocolate has melted and you have a thick chocolate sauce. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Step Two – Once the chocolate mix is cool, placethe cream in a large bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until it thickens. When the cream holds a soft peak, gently fold in the cooled chocolate sauce.
Step Three – Spoon the mixture into verrine glasses, or for a more fancy finish, use a disposable piping bag.
Step Four – Put your ice cream in the freezer for at least 6 hours before serving. To serve, insert an After Eight or a decorative mint chocolate into the top of each glass for a final flourish.
Variation
- If you prefer an ice cream to scoop, then instead of using verrines at step 3, pour the mixture into a freezer tub. Break up half of the After Eight mints you saved for garnish and gently stir them in. Then level off the top and decorate with the remaining mints.
- This is so good served topped with my rich chocolate sauce!
Storage
This will keep for a week or two in the freezer in an air tight container. After that the texture can go a little grainy.
More No Churn Ice Cream Recipes
- Toblerone Ice Cream – Just two ingredients!
- Baileys Ice Cream – rich in Irish cream
- Maple Syrup Ice Cream – Three ingredients and a swirl of maple syrup.
- Fudge Ice Cream – Three ingredients and full of fudge!
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After Eight Ice Cream Shots
Delicious no churn After Eight ice cream shots, the perfect recipe for a dinner party treat. Elegant, easy and prepared in advance, just serve straight from the freezer.
Servings: 10 people
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 200 g Condensed milk (half a regular can)
- 20 After Eight Mints (Or 10 After Eights and 10 fancy chocolate mints to decorate – I used an After Eight selection box. )
- 300 ml Double cream
Instructions
Place the condensed milk and 10 After Eights into a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring from time to time until the chocolate has melted and you have a thick chocolate sauce.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Place the cream in a large bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until it thickens and holds a soft peak.
Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the cream.
Spoon the mixture into verrine glasses or pipe with a piping bag. Put in the freezer for at least 6 hours before serving.
Decorate with the reserved After Eights and serve straight from the freezer.
Notes
- Let your ice cream pots defrost a little to make a lovely mousse.
- Make sure that the condensed milk and After Eight mint mixture has completely cooled before you add to the cream.
- This recipe is 12 Weight Watchers Smart Points
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
After Eight Ice Cream Shots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 34mg1%
Potassium 89mg3%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 495IU10%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 72mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Ice Cream
Keyword: after eight ice cream
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