Candied Chestnut And Vanilla Ice Cream With Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream softened
• 1 c. finely minced marrons glaces (candied chestnuts, available at specialty foods shops) (about 8)
• 1 1/3 c. heavy cream
• 1/3 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 6 ounce fine-quality bittersweet chocolate minced fine
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate minced fine
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. Cognac or possibly to taste

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