After school, my eldest daughter usually asks me what surprise I have in store for her.   Although I have a creative mind, I do not let it take flight that often.  But this afternoon was an exception…

I made her a quick yet scrumptious treat, Mississippi Mudslides (non-alcoholic version, of course)…  Believe me:  this drink-dessert is perfect for either children or adults– especially when you also have to prepare savory dishes, and time is at a premium.  Its ingredients are often already right at hand in your pantry and refrigerator, it can be prepared quickly at the last minute, and no one will be disappointed!!!   I guarantee it, and so does my daughter… we have tested it and personally approved! :):)

Yes, it’s gluten-free!

If you are intolerant to dairy products, don’t worry, you can still can enjoy it– just use a soy-based ice cream and either a soy/rice milk or lactose-free milk.

If you are worried about your waistline — like me — don’t be sad:  just use a reduced-fat ice cream, fat-free milk, and a smaller cup.  Employing these simple calorie-smart steps is the way not to deprive yourself of the good things in life… 

Well, enjoy!   I certainly did… and the best part is that no guilty pleasure was involved!

xx

Mississipi Mudslides

Yield: About 4 cups

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Ingredients:

2 pints (about 4 cups) chocolate ice cream**

1 cup milk**

1/2 cup bourbon,  Kahlua, or Bailey’s Irish Cream (optional)

Garnishes: Large marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, chopped toasted pecans, and chocolate shavings.

For a dairy-free version, use a soy-based ice cream, and either a soy/rice milk or lactose-free milk.  Omit the whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Directions:

Blend the first 3 ingredients in a blender until smooth.  Pour into cups, top with 3-5 large marshmallows, and brown them slightly with a torch. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkled chopped pecans, and chocolate shavings.  Enjoy!!!

Note: This recipe was adapted from the one in Southern Living Magazine – October 2012 edition.

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Receita em Português:

Mississippi Milkshakes

Rendimento: 4 copos

Ingredientes:

950 ml (aproximadamente 4 xícaras de chá) sorvete de chocolate**

1 xícara de chá de leite**

1/2 xícara de chá de Kahlua (opcional)

Para decorar: Marshmallows grandes, creme chantilly batido, calda de chocolate, pecans torradas e picadas, e raspas de chocolate.

** Para uma versão sem lactose, use ambos um sorvete e leite a base de soja ou sem lactose. Omita da receita o creme chantilly e as raspas de chocolate.

Modo de Preparo:

Bata bem no liquidificador os 3 primeiros ingredientes. Despeje em copos, decore por cima com marshmallows grandes e, com o auxílio de uma torcha culinária, doure os marshmallows.  Ponha um pouco do creme chantilly batido por cima, despeje a calda de chocolate, as pecans e as raspas de chocolate. Sirva!!!

Obs: Receita adaptada e modificada da revista Southern Living – Outubro, 2012.

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