Best 6 Ice Cream Bombe Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, ice cream bombe stands as a masterpiece, a symphony of flavors and textures that elevates any occasion. This frozen delight, crafted from layers of ice cream, sorbet, and often adorned with a glaze or sauce, is a true testament to the artistry of culinary creation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, embarking on the journey of making an ice cream bombe can be both daunting and rewarding. In this article, we will guide you through the essential steps, providing expert tips and tricks to ensure your ice cream bombe turns out as a stunning and delicious centerpiece for your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ICE CREAM BOMBE



Ice Cream Bombe image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pints Mango Sorbet, recipe follows
1 1/2 pints good raspberry sorbet, softened
1 pint good strawberry ice cream, softened

Steps:

  • Freeze an 8-inch bowl. When it's cold, place the mango sorbet in the bowl and press it against the sides of the bowl. If you have a 6 1/2-inch bowl the same shape as the 8-inch bowl (such as from a set of nesting bowls), cover it with plastic wrap and press it into the sorbet to make the layer even. Freeze the sorbet for 30 minutes or until firm. Remove the 6 1/2-inch bowl.
  • Spread an even layer of softened raspberry sorbet on top of the mango sorbet (a 4 1/2-inch nesting bowl wrapped in plastic wrap helps with this) and freeze for another 30 minutes or until firm. Remove the 4 1/2 inch bowl.
  • Finally, spoon in enough softened strawberry ice cream to fill the bowl. Freeze until hard.
  • To unmold, dip the bowl up to the rim in warm water. Run a knife around the edge to loosen the bombe and unmold upside down onto a flat plate. You may need to run a flexible metal spatula along the edge of the bombe to release it. Freeze until ready to serve. Serve in wedges.
  • Mango Sorbet:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5 large ripe mangoes, peeled and seeded
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Place the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  • Place the mangoes in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. You should have about 5 cups of mango. If you want a smoother sorbet, you can process the puree through a food mill fitted with a medium blade.
  • Combine the mango, sugar syrup, orange juice, and salt and refrigerate until cold. Freeze in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's directions. (The sorbet will be soft.) Serve directly from the ice cream machine.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 quarts; 6 servings

ICE CREAM BOMBE RECIPE BY TASTY



Ice Cream Bombe Recipe by Tasty image

No need to choose between chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry - this ice cream bombe has them all! This classy dessert will be a showstopping finish to your next celebratory meal. Present intact to show off the gorgeous chocolate dome, then slice to reveal the layers inside.

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3.5 qt strawberry ice cream, softened
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
¾ cup buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour, or cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
12 oz dark chocolate, chopped
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup light corn syrup
1 tall glass bowl, 9 inch (23 cm)
offset spatula

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch diameter glass bowl with enough plastic wrap to hang over the edges by 6 inches (15 ¼ cm) all the way around. You may have to use more than one piece of plastic.
  • Add the softened ice cream to a medium bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Transfer the softened ice cream to the prepared glass bowl and smooth the top with a rubber spatula so the ice cream is about 1½ inches (4 cm) from the rim of the bowl. Reserve any leftover ice cream in the freezer. Gently press another piece of plastic wrap over the ice cream to prevent freezer burn and freeze for at least 8 hours, up to overnight.
  • Make the vanilla cake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (23-cm) round cake pan with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, mix together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
  • In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and the egg yolks, beating between each addition. Continue beating until almost doubled in volume and very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • With the mixer on low speed, gently beat in a third of the flour mixture. Before it's fully combined, add half of the buttermilk mixture. Repeat with another third of the flour, the remaining buttermilk mixture, and the remaining flour and mix until well-blended and no lumps remain. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until the cake is golden brown, pulling away from the sides of the pan, and the top springs back slightly when pressed. A cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. The cake should still be very warm, but cool enough to handle. Remove the cake from the pan and place pan-side down on a wire rack or cutting board. Slice the domed top off the cake and discard or save for another use.
  • Remove the ice cream bowl from freezer and peel back the top layer of plastic wrap. Gently flip the cake upside down, placing the still-warm, cut side of the cake down on top of the ice cream. It should fit snugly inside the rim of the bowl. Gently press the cake down to ensure it makes full contact with the ice cream. Cover again with plastic wrap and return to the freezer for at least 6 hours, up to overnight.
  • Remove the ice cream bowl from freezer. Fill a slightly larger bowl about ⅓ of the way with hot water. Carefully lower the ice cream bowl into the hot water, ensuring that the water line is well below the rim of the bowl so it doesn't spill over.
  • Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet. Peel back the plastic wrap and carefully invert the ice cream bowl onto the center of the wire rack. Remove the bowl and plastic wrap.
  • Using the hot water in the larger bowl, warm an offset spatula for a few seconds. Use the spatula to smooth out any creases in the ice cream left by the plastic wrap. The surface of the ice cream should be as smooth as possible. If there are any gaps between the ice cream and cake, fill in with the leftover ice cream. If the ice cream has started to melt at all, return to the freezer until completely frozen again, 1-2 hours.
  • Make the chocolate glaze: Add the chocolate, butter, and corn syrup to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, whisking between, until completely melted. Whisk vigorously until glaze is smooth and glossy. Let cool to about 100°F (38°C), or just warm to the touch, before using.
  • Pour the chocolate glaze directly over the top of the ice cream dome in one continuous pour, using a spatula to ensure the chocolate leaves the bowl quickly. Ensure the bombe is covered completely by swirling the chocolate in a 2-inch circle over the top center of the dome.
  • Let the bombe sit at room temperature 5-10 minutes for the ice cream to soften slightly and the glaze to set, or place in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes. If serving more than 30 minutes later, return to the freezer, then let the bombe thaw at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1207 calories, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 89 grams

TRIPLE-LAYER ICE CREAM BOMBE



Triple-Layer Ice Cream Bombe image

Whether you like your holiday desserts fa-la-la festive or ooh-la-la fancy, this one's for you! The creamy frozen concoction is so stunning, it's reserved strictly for Christmas and birthdays at our house. Sometimes we substitute raspberry sorbet and dark chocolate ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pints strawberry ice cream, softened
2 pints chocolate ice cream, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 Toblerone candy bar with almonds (3.52 ounces) , chopped
1/2 cup dried currants
1-2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 4-qt. bowl with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Quickly spread strawberry ice cream over the bottom and up the sides to within 1/2 in. of the top of bowl. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. Repeat with chocolate ice cream. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, sugar and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled., Fold in the hazelnuts, chopped candy bar and currants. Beat remaining whipping cream until stiff peaks form; fold into custard. Spoon into ice cream shell, spreading to completely cover the top. Cover and freeze overnight., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool. Remove bombe from the freezer and invert onto a serving plate. Remove bowl and plastic wrap. Working quickly, spread chocolate, a little at a time, over entire bombe. Freeze until chocolate is firm. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

VALENTINE CHOCOLATE-CHERRY ICE CREAM BOMBE



Valentine Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Bombe image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     No-Cook     Valentine's Day     Frozen Dessert     Brandy     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 16-ounce jar purchased hot fudge sauce
1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup brandy
3 pints cherry-vanilla ice cream with chocolate chunks or fudge flakes, slightly softened
1 1/2 pints chocolate sorbet or chocolate-cherry sorbet, slightly softened
1 9-ounce package chocolate wafer cookies

Steps:

  • Stir first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in brandy. Cool.
  • Line 10-inch-diameter, 10-cup metal bowl with plastic wrap, extending over sides. Spread cherry-vanilla ice cream over inside of bowl to within 3/4 inch of top edge, leaving center 6-inch-diameter hollow. Freeze 30 minutes. Fill hollow completely with sorbet; smooth top. Overlap half of cookies (about 22) atop ice cream and sorbet, covering completely and pressing gently. Spread 1* cups fudge sauce over cookies. Overlap remaining cookies atop sauce. Cover; freeze bombe overnight. Cover and chill remaining sauce. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep bombe frozen. Keep sauce chilled.)
  • Rewarm remaining sauce over low heat, stirring often. Turn bombe out onto platter. Peel off plastic. Cut bombe into wedges. Serve with remaining sauce.

ICE CREAM BOMBE



Ice Cream Bombe image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Cake     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Raspberry     Strawberry     Mango     Summer     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pints mango sorbet, softened
1 1/2 pints good raspberry sorbet, softened
1 pint good strawberry ice cream, softened

Steps:

  • Freeze an 8-inch bowl. When it's cold, place the mango sorbet in the bowl and press it against the sides of the bowl. If you have a 6 1/2-inch bowl the same shape as the 8-inch bowl (such as from a set of nesting bowls), press it into the sorbet to make the layer even. Remove the smaller bowl and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Spread an even layer of softened raspberry sorbet on top of the mango sorbet (a 4 1/2-inch nesting bowl helps with this) and freeze for another 30 minutes. Finally, spoon in enough softened strawberry ice cream to fill the bowl. Freeze until hard.
  • To unmold, dip the bowl up to the rim in warm water. Run a knife around the edge to loosen the bombe and unmold upside down onto a flat plate. You may need to run a flexible metal spatula along the edge of the bombe to release it. Freeze until ready to serve. Serve in wedges.

ICE CREAM BOMBE RECIPE



ICE CREAM BOMBE Recipe image

Provided by á-3918

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pints coconut ice cream (not dairy-free)
2 pints pistachio ice cream
2 pints strawberry ice cream
¾ cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely chopped
¾ cup raw pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Line a large bowl with a curved bottom (at least 12-cup capacity; the stainless-steel bowl of a stand mixer is perfect) with plastic wrap, leaving generous overhang, and place in freezer. Peel away sides of containers from coconut ice cream. Cut ice cream into 2" pieces and place in a medium bowl. Repeat with pistachio and strawberry ice creams, placing each in a separate medium bowl. Let sit until slightly softened, about 5 minutes, then stir each with a clean wooden spoon or large rubber spatula until the consistency of thick cake batter. Remove chilled bowl from freezer. Scoop about ½ cup of each ice cream into another medium bowl and fold a couple of times with a rubber spatula to swirl together (do not overmix; you want fat, marbled ribbons). Scrape into chilled bowl and press down to mold into bowl. Repeat process until you've used all of the ice cream (if it starts to melt, freeze until firm, about 5 minutes, before proceeding). Smooth top, then bring plastic up and over bombe, pressing against ice cream to compact. Freeze until hard, at least 12 hours. Combine freeze-dried strawberries and pistachios in a fine-mesh sieve and shake over a bowl to remove any dust or tiny particles; set aside larger pieces for topping. Remove bombe from freezer and remove plastic from over top of bowl of ice cream. Set a small plate or cake round over bowl opening and invert bowl onto plate. Lift off bowl and peel off plastic from bombe. Sprinkle reserved strawberry-pistachio mixture over bombe, covering all exposed ice cream and pressing to adhere. Cut bombe into wedges with a hot dry knife to serve (run knife under hot water and wipe dry between slices). Do Ahead: Bombe (without strawberry-pistachio coating) can be made 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bombe will taste. Use fresh fruit, high-quality chocolate, and rich cream.
  • Work quickly: The bombe is a frozen dessert, so it's important to work quickly to prevent the ice cream from melting. Have all of your ingredients and tools ready before you start.
  • Use a good-quality ice cream maker: An ice cream maker will help you achieve a smooth, creamy texture. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make a bombe by freezing the ice cream in a bowl and stirring it every 30 minutes until it's firm.
  • Freeze the bombe for at least 4 hours before serving: This will allow the bombe to firm up and develop its flavor.
  • Decorate the bombe before serving: You can decorate the bombe with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit. This will make it look more festive and appealing.

Conclusion:

The ice cream bombe is a classic dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. It's a delicious and impressive dessert that is sure to wow your guests. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious ice cream bombe that everyone will love.

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