Frozen Chocolate Crunch Food

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FROZEN BANANAS

Steps:

• Dipping decorations: granola, chopped nuts, sprinkles, jimmies, crushed cookies, and toasted coconut
• Line a sheet pan with waxed paper. Cut 1-inch off the end of each banana. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut-end of each banana, pushing the stick halfway in, leaving the other end exposed for use as a handle. Place the bananas on the sheet pan and freeze 1 hour.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
• Arrange the dipping decorations on several flat plates. Working with 1 banana at a time, dip it in the chocolate and turn to completely coat (spoon some on, if needed). Roll the dipped banana in the desired decorations, transfer to the sheet pan, and return to the freezer.
• Once frozen, store the bananas in an airtight container.
• Serving suggestion: To serve at a kid's party, paint a hunk of styrofoam and stick the banana handles in the top, so they stand upright.

FROZEN CHOCOLATE-COVERED CAPPUCCINO CRUNCH CAKE

Steps:

• Slice pound cake into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices. Place half of the slices on the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan; press down firmly.
• Set remaining slices aside.
• Bring cream just to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat.
• Add milk chocolate morsels; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
• Pour half of the chocolate mixture over pound cake in pan, spreading evenly to with 1/4 inch of edge of pan.
• Cover; freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until chocolate is set.
• Combine softened ice cream and whipped topping in large bowl. Fold in 1 3/4 cups crushed malted milk balls. Spread over chocolate layer in pan.
• Cover; freeze until ice cream is firm, about 2 hours.
• Top ice cream with remaining pound cake slices; press down firmly.
• Spread remaining chocolate mixture over pound cake. Cover; freeze at least 6 hours.
• To serve, remove sides of pan. Garnish with additional whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed malted milk balls if desired.
• To cut cake easily, run a knife under hot water and dry with a paper towel before slicing.

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH CUPS

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine all crust ingredients; toss gently to coat.
• Divide mixture evenly among 4 ungreased 6-oz custard cups; press to bottom and up sides of cups.
• Freeze while preparing filling.
• In another small bowl, combine milk and pudding mix.
• Beat until well blended; cover and refrigerate 5 minutes or until serving time.
• Just before serving spoon pudding into frozen crusts.
• If desired garnish each serving with banana slices or a fresh strawberry.
• Store in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 20cm square tin and line with baking parchment. Stir the melted butter and vanilla together in a bowl. Mix the caster sugar, flour and cocoa together in another bowl.
• Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the dry and beat together, then add the egg and beat again until combined. Press into the prepared tin. Brush the top with water and sprinkle over the granulated sugar.
• Bake for 30-35 mins. Leave to cool slightly in the tin for 5 mins before slicing into squares and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

CREAMY MOCHA FROZEN DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water; set aside. In another bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans and butter. Pat into a 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Blend in coffee mixture, milk and chocolate syrup. Fold in whipped topping and spread over crust. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Cover and freeze 4 hours or until firm.

FROZEN CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with corn syrup; stir until smooth. stir in 1/2 cup cream. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until cool.
• Stir in crushed cookies and walnuts. In a mixing bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture. Spread into 1 9-in. square dish. Cover and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm. Sprinkle with additional walnuts and crushed cookies if desired.

CHOCOLATE AND TOFFEE CRUNCH ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine sugar and cocoa powder. Add whipping cream, milk, vanilla, and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Pour cream mixture into freezer canister of 1 or 1 1/2 quart ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in toffee pieces. If desired, ripen ice cream about 4 hours.
• Chocolate-Dipped Cones.
• For a fun way to dress up ice cream cones with chocolate, place 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or 3 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on 70 percent power (medium-high) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes more or until the chocolate is melted and smooth, stirring every 15 seconds. Spoon chocolate over the tops of ice cream cones to cover about 1/3 of each cone. (If the chocolate is too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon of melted shortening.) Place cones, top sides down, on baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Chill the cones about 15 minutes or until set.

FROZEN CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup cream.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or until cool.
• Stir in crushed cookies and walnuts. In a small mixing bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture.
• Spread into a 9-in. square dish. Cover and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm.
• Sprinkle with additional walnuts and crushed cookies if desired.
• Cook times is refrigerate and freezer times.