Category Archives: ice cream

Chocolate cookie ice cream cake

It’s like a huge frozen oreo! Summer for me is all about trying to cool down, and coming up with delicious recipes that don’t require an oven. Of course, I still bake macarons and bread and pizzas, but a freezer … Continue reading

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Baked apples with brandy ice cream

Apples stuffed with mincemeat (fruit mince), served with a scoop of brandy spiked no-churn ice cream – all the flavours of Christmas, but lighter and naturally gluten free. And because this is such a busy time of year, the stuffing … Continue reading

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Red berry parfait

A coulis of strawberries, raspberries and red currants is layered with creamy no-churn vanilla ice cream which is studded with chunks of chewy meringue in this gorgeous summer dessert. As this recipe makes 2 ice cream cakes, I decorated one … Continue reading

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Chocolate cherry ice cream

Dark chocolate and sweet macerated cherries complement each other in this creamy, no-churn ice cream for a luscious summer dessert. With just a few ingredients and no special equipment, you can have a freezer packed with varieties of ice cream … Continue reading

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Triple-layer ice cream cake

Three ice cream layers loaded with Biscoff spread, dark chocolate and meringue pieces. I had a jar of Biscoff spread sitting in the pantry after picking it up on a whim… in fact, I have a whole shelf full of … Continue reading

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Eton mess ice cream

Loaded with crushed meringues and macerated strawberries! It’s too hot to bake. I have a list as long as your arm of projects I had intended to tackle over my summer vacation, but with temperatures hovering around 38°C (100°F), there … Continue reading

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Nectarine gelato with raspberry ripple

A cool and creamy way to enjoy delicious summer fruits. No ice cream maker is required for this, just a bit of fruit preparation, then a few minutes with the hand mixer. It would, of course, work just find in … Continue reading

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Banana split cupcakes

Got overripe bananas in your fruit basket? Fed up to the back teeth with banana bread? Have I got a treat for you! Banana split cupcakes with chocolate chips and a strawberry swirl, topped with a simple creamy frosting and … Continue reading

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Christmas parfait

Looking for something a little different from the traditional Christmas pudding this year? How about a Christmas parfait. The quintessential flavours of Christmas with spiced fruit mince, cherries and toasted almonds in a rich, custard-based ice cream cake, without the … Continue reading

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Caramelized white chocolate ice cream

Thick and rich and creamy, with a spectacular flavour, and all it requires is 3 ingredients and a mixer. 3G’s comment after the first mouthful was  Sweet mother of chocolate! This is definitely a small-serve special treat. But it’s okay … Continue reading

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