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Cookies and Cream Sundaes with Blueberry Sauce and Salted Dark Chocolate Nuts

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Cookies and Cream Sundaes with Blueberry Sauce and Salted Dark Chocolate Nuts recipe

When I picked my son up from soccer camp recently, he immediately told me how he’d guzzled his whole oversized water bottle, followed by a sports drink, and could have used more water. He was hot and sweaty, tired from a good workout on the soccer field and so ready to cool down.

There’s no denying it: It’s hot out there. And when you live active lives, you need ways to cool down — both by hydrating well with plenty of water and with other methods like taking a dip in a lake, showering and frozen treats. On a hot day, cool treats like ice cream are most welcome.

Don’t get me wrong, though: I love these toasty days. Summer is my favorite season, after all.

And really, it’s the best time of the year for enjoying ice cream. This sundae combines cool cookies and cream ice cream with salted dark chocolate nuts and a sweet blueberry sauce. It’s a great mix of flavors and textures, and so wonderfully seasonal and refreshing.

Dark Chocolate Nuts

You start by making the nuts. Mixed nuts — I bought mine in the bulk bin of the grocery store — are drizzled with melted dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. While those harden, blueberries and honey are heated to make an easy blueberry sauce. And then you put it all together, topping a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream with the chocolate covered nuts and the tasty sauce.

Recipe Cookies and Cream Sundaes with Blueberry Sauce and Salted Dark Chocolate Nuts

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Cookies and Cream Sundaes with Blueberry Sauce and Dark Chocolate Nuts

Cookies and Cream Sundaes with Blueberry Sauce and Dark Chocolate Nuts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 oz dark chocolate
  • sea salt, optional
  • 2 cups LACTAID® Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Spread the nuts out on a waxed paper lined baking sheet. Melt the chocolate in the microwave (microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring well after each one, until smooth. Be careful not to over-melt, as it will get gritty). Drizzle the chocolate over the nuts. If desired, sprinkle with a pinch or two of sea salt. Let the nuts sit until the chocolate hardens.
  2. While the chocolate is hardening, combine the blueberries and honey in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the blueberries break -- about 3-5 minutes. The sauce should be a deep red-purple color that coats the back of a spoon. There will still be whole blueberries in it. Let cool.
  3. Once the chocolate is hardened, divide the ice cream evenly among four dishes. Top each with 1/4 of the nuts and 1/4 of the blueberry sauce.
  4. Enjoy!

Best of all, since I make this with lactose-free LACTAID® Brand Ice Cream, more of my friends can enjoy it — especially those who are dairy sensitive who can enjoy it without Dairy Envy.

Lactaid Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? What a fantastic reason to indulge in some! Whether you prefer cones or cups, bars or soft-serve, ice cream can be so fun on hot summer days. But for those with lactose or dairy sensitivities, it can be hard. Fortunately, LACTAID® Brand has a line of lactose-free ice creams. The rich, delicious ice cream is made with real milk, but just without the lactose. It comes in six flavors including the refreshing new Mint Chocolate Chip variety. If you like minty ice cream dotted with chocolate chips, this one’s for you.

And more good news for dairy lovers who are sensitive to lactose. Have you heard about LACTAID® Brand’s No More Dairy Envy campaign? It’s spreading the word that those with dairy sensitivities due to lactose can still enjoy dairy treats like ice cream.

The LACTAID® Brand has also partnered with Milk Bar – the dessert empire founded by James Beard award-winning pastry chef, Christina Tosi – and to create some fabulous ice cream recipes so everyone can enjoy cool treats this summer. Visit Lactaid.com to check out the exclusive Milk Bar recipes made with LACTAID® Ice Cream like Milk Bar Compost Cookie® Granola Fudge Sundae and Milk Bar Strawberry Popcorn Shake.

Cookies and Cream Sundaes with Blueberry Sauce and Salted Dark Chocolate Nuts

Oh, and one more thing! Check out Lactaid on Facebook and Twitter (@Lactaid). You can also tweet to them using hashtag #DairyEnvy.

Nicole Taggart

Tuesday 9th of August 2016

cookies and cream ice cream is my favorite!!! love this sundae

Patricia @ Grab a Plate

Wednesday 27th of July 2016

How delicious! Love those nuts with the chocolate drizzle!

Catherine

Wednesday 27th of July 2016

I just love all the toppings...you made this truly decadent. xo, Catherine

marye

Wednesday 27th of July 2016

This sundae looks amazing!!!Delicious!

allie

Wednesday 27th of July 2016

Hi Sarah - I've never tried the lactaid ice cream but it looks so delicious in this sundae!! We have friends who are lactose intolerant and this is the perfect solution everyone can enjoy without sacrificing taste! Stay cool if you can!

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