{"id":39791,"date":"2018-06-11T09:50:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T13:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=39791"},"modified":"2018-06-11T09:50:11","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T13:50:11","slug":"on-your-table-beat-the-heat-with-ice-cream-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=39791","title":{"rendered":"On Your Table: Beat the heat with Ice Cream treats"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Cathy Branciaroli<\/strong>,\u00a0Food Correspondent , The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ice cream makes for frosty summer desserts (Photo courtesy of TheMerryThought)<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s that time of year, the time when the Mr Softie trucks start cruising neighborhoods blaring their widely known jingle or, in what must be a fit of desperation on the part of some driver, Christmas carols.\u00a0\u00a0 But they do indeed signal that it\u2019s June and therefore it must be time to enjoy ice cream.<\/p>\n

And who can resist?\u00a0 Ok, recent weather hasn\u2019t exactly been conducive to frosty treats, but nonetheless it\u2019s time to enjoy their many pleasures.\u00a0 Their luscious, dense-but-not-too-dense consistency is addictive.\u00a0 Their light, airy, melt-away texture maintains its form as it\u2019s rolled sideways in a cone with rainbow sprinkles.\u00a0 A bowl of creamy scoops slathered in hot fudge sauce can make a person swoon.\u00a0 And such a wealth of flavors, from the warmly familiar to the wildly creative.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A recent survey conducted by Turkey Hill found that neither vanilla or chocolate are tops among Americans\u2019 favorites.\u00a0 While they may well be the best selling, they are not the most loved. Tops were rocky road, chocolate marshmallow, and butter brickle, with pecan as the favorite nut ingredient.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget cookie dough with chocolate chips.<\/p>\n

If these qualities don\u2019t get you running out to the curb to flag down the Mr Softie truck, there are plenty of homemade ice cream shops in this area. Each of these and others will satisfy your every ice cream desire.\u00a0 Nearly all open at mid-day or early afternoon and remain open into the evening.<\/p>\n

In Kennett Square, La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream offers unique flavors including Mexican-inspired varieties. Their corn ice cream is among their best sellers.\u00a0 While not a \u00a0top of mind flavor, folks pronounce it awesome, especially sprinkled with cinnamon or chili powder.\u00a0 Its sister shop, Tropical Homemade Ice Cream in West, offers similarly delightful treats. They are located at 231 E State St, (610) 444-2996 and 125 N. Church St (610) 696-4027 respectively.<\/p>\n

In Unionville is Foxy Loxy<\/a>, named with a nod to the region\u2019s equestrian heritage.\u00a0 The shop boasts a charming shade-covered patio and specialty sundaes including Ducky Daddles, a true fox chasers delight with butter pecan ice cream, maple syrup and whipped cream for a topping.\u00a0 5 Cemetery Ln, (610) 347-1928<\/p>\n

Scooped Ice Cream in Chester Springs offers varied flavors including sugar free lemon, butterscotch, coconut gelato, Concord grape sorbet and chocolate caramel sea salt.\u00a0 They are located at 130 Pottstown Pike (484) 358-7099.<\/p>\n

Margo’s Old Fashion Ice Cream in Downingtown, 131 Mill Alley (610) 269-9410, was described by a visitor as \u201ca gem of a place with so many flavors to choose from\u201d.<\/p>\n

And since Food & Wine Magazine reported that ice cream sandwiches beat out ice cream cups, pops, cones and bars respectively as the most popular ice cream novelty, this column features an easy approach to making these wickedly good frozen treats.<\/p>\n

Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a free form dessert, very handy for picnics and for letting the kids try out their creativity<\/em><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n

2 pints vanilla ice cream or flavor of your choice like cookie dough, chips or caramel swirl, let soften<\/p>\n

1 Bag of cookies, your choice of chocolate chip, oatmeal, or brownies –\u00a0 whatever<\/p>\n

1 small container cookie sprinkles, M&M\u2019s, Reese\u2019s Pieces etc.<\/p>\n

Plastic Wrap<\/p>\n

Assembly<\/p>\n

Place cookies or brownies top side down on a cooking sheet lined with parchment.\u00a0 Using a small ice cream scoop, place a generous scoop on the center of each one.\u00a0 Place another cookie or brownie top side up on each one.\u00a0 Put into freezer to firm up for 10 minutes then remove for final assembly.\u00a0 If you are using sprinkles or chips, take each sandwich and roll on its side in the topping.\u00a0 Wrap each sandwich in plastic and place back on the cooking sheet.\u00a0 Freeze till totally firm, another 20 minutes.\u00a0 Then they are ready to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Cathy Branciaroli also writes about her adventures in the kitchen on her award-winning blog <\/em>Delaware Girl Eats<\/a><\/p>\n

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