Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Tart

Health score
2%
Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Tart
45 min.
8
519kcal

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Calling all coffee and dessert aficionados! Get ready to experience a symphony of textures and tastes with the Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Tart. This isn't your average ice cream treat; it's an elegant dessert perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself after a long day.

Imagine this: a crisp, chocolatey crust infused with cinnamon, forming the perfect base. Then, a generous layer of rich, coffee-flavored ice cream, studded with bits of decadent toffee. But the magic doesn't stop there! The entire creation is enveloped in a luscious white chocolate topping, also infused with a touch of vanilla to make your tastebuds sing with every mouthful.


The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its incredible flavor profile but also in its adaptability. Feel free to experiment with different types of ice cream or toffee bars to create your own signature variation. It's a delightful project that yields a truly unforgettable dessert.

And the best part? You can make it in advance! Prepare the tart up to five days ahead and simply pull it out of the freezer when you're ready to wow your friends and family. So, grab your tart pan, preheat your oven, and prepare for a culinary adventure that will leave everyone craving another slice!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup chocolate-covered toffee bars english coarsely chopped (such as Skor or Heath; 4 ounces)
  • ounces chocolate wafer cookie crumbs crushed finely
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 pints coffee ice cream softened
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 
  • ounces chocolate white chopped (such as Lindt or Baker's)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs and cinnamon in medium bowl.
  3. Add melted butter and stir until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
  4. Bake until crust is set, about 9 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped toffee over cooled crust.
  6. Spread ice cream evenly in crust. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Combine cream and butter in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Add white chocolate; let stand 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  10. Mix in vanilla.
  11. Let topping stand until cool and slightly thickened but still pourable, about 15 minutes.
  12. Pour white chocolate topping over ice cream tart; tilt pan to cover top of tart completely. Freeze until topping is firm, about 1 hour.
  13. Sprinkle remaining toffee over. Freeze until tart is firm, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 5 days ahead. Cover tightly and keep frozen.)
  14. Using small knife, carefully loosen crust from pan sides. Gently push up tart bottom to release tart and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories519kcal
Protein5.45%
Fat51.07%
Carbs43.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.06
Glycemic Load
30.57
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.820869544278%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:519.08kcal
25.95%
Fat:29.77g
45.8%
Saturated Fat:17.06g
106.62%
Carbohydrates:57.03g
19.01%
Net Carbohydrates:54.26g
19.73%
Sugar:43.61g
48.46%
Cholesterol:59.29mg
19.76%
Sodium:239.1mg
10.4%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:11.23mg
3.74%
Protein:7.14g
14.29%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.6%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.88%
Phosphorus:203.29mg
20.33%
Calcium:179.82mg
17.98%
Copper:0.34mg
17.17%
Iron:2.45mg
13.6%
Magnesium:53.92mg
13.48%
Vitamin A:577.01IU
11.54%
Fiber:2.77g
11.06%
Potassium:378.78mg
10.82%
Zinc:1.43mg
9.53%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.95%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.13%
Selenium:5.03µg
7.19%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.07%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.65%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.48%
Folate:18.04µg
4.51%
Vitamin K:4.07µg
3.88%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.76%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.42%
Source:Epicurious