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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen I was growing up it was a real treat for my mom and dad to take us out for a cone of ice cream. It didn't happen very often.\u0026nbsp; My parents didn't have a lot of money and so treats like that were very rare.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMostly just in the summer time and on a really hot day and if we had gone to the beach for a swim. (again very rare occasions as my mom did not like being out doors!)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglh_hiH6PvNnmYKjdzy_QSoDTcYA9yL34iS5avoQi2_1cnUB6G4sfXdrZK2oZpIPecIFV1LHJXHxqUeLCj1v1B_dRM9mohj9lNpY5ljsxcH93l8RprQu4IU-OEo_F7P-XrPBaZN6ne2biCflwFRLHyUySXZ5g7jmYUvxRqDfW90eIBRPyqVkF15Fds\/s3463\/IMG_9938%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2982\" data-original-width=\"3463\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglh_hiH6PvNnmYKjdzy_QSoDTcYA9yL34iS5avoQi2_1cnUB6G4sfXdrZK2oZpIPecIFV1LHJXHxqUeLCj1v1B_dRM9mohj9lNpY5ljsxcH93l8RprQu4IU-OEo_F7P-XrPBaZN6ne2biCflwFRLHyUySXZ5g7jmYUvxRqDfW90eIBRPyqVkF15Fds\/w640-h552\/IMG_9938%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAt some of the finer establishments you could get a dipped cone. Cones of soft ice cream dipped in chocolate which would harden like a magic shell around the ice cream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETucking into the very rare one of those was like opening a magic box!\u0026nbsp; I can remember seeing Klondike bars advertised on the television which were ice cream bars covered in hard chocolate, but it was not something my mom ever bought for us to enjoy at home.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe had to save our allowances up for stuff like that and penny candy usually got in the way! No contest when you were getting three candies for a penny!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwQVi4Fizxvflm7yKuwq7UIC-lRJO42dog9sDl7XUjEuvtQudkHUHq2-89r0z9jkjbPlxOcDHeu7JVsuzSzZiUuIqPf0GwaZXOdTLuAdZEjN8ZprktwBeBPkvOChyf95zIYAEGrmIL8711M3Saqz-6MgVTOJbmGcMtGRgverXbdrcMIylGhlbqnzVU\/s5184\/IMG_9940%20(1).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwQVi4Fizxvflm7yKuwq7UIC-lRJO42dog9sDl7XUjEuvtQudkHUHq2-89r0z9jkjbPlxOcDHeu7JVsuzSzZiUuIqPf0GwaZXOdTLuAdZEjN8ZprktwBeBPkvOChyf95zIYAEGrmIL8711M3Saqz-6MgVTOJbmGcMtGRgverXbdrcMIylGhlbqnzVU\/w640-h480\/IMG_9940%20(1).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThen when I was older (adult) I remember going with my cousin to an ice cream stand and they had not only vanilla soft ice cream but chocolate as well, and you could get a cone with both and you could have it dipped in both chocolate or butterscotch magic shell!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI mean wowza! Wowza!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMy children were a bit luckier than I was. I had a deep freeze and we kept vanilla ice cream in it all the time, but there was no such thing as chocolate shell ice cream topping.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf they wanted a sundae my toppings were, strawberry jam, strawberry jam and\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; strawberry jam!\u0026nbsp; I sure wish I had known how easy it was to make this chocolate shell ice cream topping back then.\u0026nbsp; My children would have really enjoyed it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8pmN43__0oAMQkgdT61NjLh3l6HPkXfufmdxu43LoiJx9_s2B3pJ7iQYGYfoEY4ys1dLgObJUG6NcHmlAtaKWs3L-dLSo6HF5u27C2DiRK0IekbuWrlPECrlDE-KFodxRqrAOY3lpiXlKyaH-mYQOhVyzlaO8oq1vLVvSHzD6Sxyn0T1ThzocO8A-\/s3499\/IMG_9941%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3140\" data-original-width=\"3499\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8pmN43__0oAMQkgdT61NjLh3l6HPkXfufmdxu43LoiJx9_s2B3pJ7iQYGYfoEY4ys1dLgObJUG6NcHmlAtaKWs3L-dLSo6HF5u27C2DiRK0IekbuWrlPECrlDE-KFodxRqrAOY3lpiXlKyaH-mYQOhVyzlaO8oq1vLVvSHzD6Sxyn0T1ThzocO8A-\/w640-h574\/IMG_9941%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd it is so simple to make. It uses only two ingredients and can be put together in about 5 minutes time. It is just like the stuff you buy as well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou spoon it over cold ice cream and it hardens into a chocolate shell, just as if by magic!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8T1bpAu3YywClBCn_d9Dw5lKBwNHytvA9PNHOeamVqcpk2sBF6FIFMJTlYlA60pIKW224sEIwC2mPdasfiKZ2fbsTFN_NA2HW6_MYrfFfzm49mLHBx-heej_t8ieqcA2wRITpXyP7cRysoaHsyKJMvhHb9Af1AOEgShYt9B_mFbGTB_FP4GuB5Hez\/s4155\/IMG_9942%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3551\" data-original-width=\"4155\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8T1bpAu3YywClBCn_d9Dw5lKBwNHytvA9PNHOeamVqcpk2sBF6FIFMJTlYlA60pIKW224sEIwC2mPdasfiKZ2fbsTFN_NA2HW6_MYrfFfzm49mLHBx-heej_t8ieqcA2wRITpXyP7cRysoaHsyKJMvhHb9Af1AOEgShYt9B_mFbGTB_FP4GuB5Hez\/w640-h546\/IMG_9942%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd for parties and special occasions you can sprinkle cupcake sprinkles over top to dress them up! Magnifico!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo pretty. My children would have been over the moon!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;I will have to treat my grandsons to some of this when they come over from the Island in July.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBetter yet, we will have to make it together.\u0026nbsp; I know they will love doing that, and it is super simple to make.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi97nofurqgx5-AfvVdcaSWZrMvLli3enQD3YG3mFYvcdYtT6GK6Zewe6zwvdr0cvVPpoKvNVdMvRRQV6W3VaIMX2fdseLcHWRs8lmdWqEwTPSG9vph7sUixn9R0OvWndgJ3gy_E1LweYNG0Jlp_FKmhhaRFYMSR9APV8JpXXbAA1CzR6p9Dqa1iUZn\/s3765\/IMG_9943%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3547\" data-original-width=\"3765\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi97nofurqgx5-AfvVdcaSWZrMvLli3enQD3YG3mFYvcdYtT6GK6Zewe6zwvdr0cvVPpoKvNVdMvRRQV6W3VaIMX2fdseLcHWRs8lmdWqEwTPSG9vph7sUixn9R0OvWndgJ3gy_E1LweYNG0Jlp_FKmhhaRFYMSR9APV8JpXXbAA1CzR6p9Dqa1iUZn\/w640-h602\/IMG_9943%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE CHOCOLATE SHELL ICE CREAM TOPPING\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnly two simple ingredients, that's all!\u0026nbsp; Its amazing!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (175g) good quality semi sweet chocolate chips\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 TBS extra virgin coconut oil\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECake sprinkles are totally optional.\u0026nbsp; But I like the way they look!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpPd3z2wmBtOOiVysiCvc5jwPkCDpk3CaybzPWOFiQptEthOHh4Db8-NeLIYPnZ-OcPmOptzQ0Yzer9DXYUpe5u5yk-eJPfc9c47YeuoWrSS53tkAYn33yN8ocpGWosKBEJl3QeKW4VQjh6G4B62KWtYb1c0qolMQsqfQtjG8sjiZ908yQbh4oRy3u\/s3753\/IMG_9944%20(2).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3444\" data-original-width=\"3753\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpPd3z2wmBtOOiVysiCvc5jwPkCDpk3CaybzPWOFiQptEthOHh4Db8-NeLIYPnZ-OcPmOptzQ0Yzer9DXYUpe5u5yk-eJPfc9c47YeuoWrSS53tkAYn33yN8ocpGWosKBEJl3QeKW4VQjh6G4B62KWtYb1c0qolMQsqfQtjG8sjiZ908yQbh4oRy3u\/w640-h588\/IMG_9944%20(2).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI am sure you could vary the flavors of this by using butterscotch chips, or mint chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, etc.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI have heard other people say only use good quality dark chocolate?\u0026nbsp; But meh!\u0026nbsp; I used semi sweet chocolate chips and it worked beautifully. There was no powdery taste or anything.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI think chocolate chips work just find, so long as you use a quality one. I used Kirkland, the ones you buy at Costco.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJqB-qwQlfcXnn1VQiQF_4KLA4OYMk4s265vR5k-rrOCpFBFgZXnEc86KlAyH5JHw0AqFlLmPfZdX96jGUq3qAd8rZNgJed_HCzgumF5xX8Qm1885H-HpAEsY4pZIwNbynDGvpn-qmz7uvgYxjrI4PZ__kuLyybcpN-ASKtvaO_kuDoH0KklA041IX\/s3556\/IMG_9945%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3248\" data-original-width=\"3556\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJqB-qwQlfcXnn1VQiQF_4KLA4OYMk4s265vR5k-rrOCpFBFgZXnEc86KlAyH5JHw0AqFlLmPfZdX96jGUq3qAd8rZNgJed_HCzgumF5xX8Qm1885H-HpAEsY4pZIwNbynDGvpn-qmz7uvgYxjrI4PZ__kuLyybcpN-ASKtvaO_kuDoH0KklA041IX\/w640-h584\/IMG_9945%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI haven't tried it, but I am pretty sure you could even use a sugar free.\u0026nbsp; Spooned over sugar free keto friendly, vanilla ice cream, you would have a pretty tasty diabetic friendly and low carb dessert.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EJust stay away from the sprinkles!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijnrOIVaxgHg_ESwMGWVl0mwY7gnUCtRsmX2NLSeuZigCxMfh38kcjEJHsbmZZrXPkBu3CoBbiOE_3b5xmv61BTpDKmBJ72enzd-jtEm991LH8K1kdQoIjEw8DJK5SBSQUVMHxk2EfgFYuq6dk5GwReA2Wg--O0bH0UA3eRQ5wBgXaenkxINi4SWGu\/s3756\/IMG_9946%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3756\" data-original-width=\"3569\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijnrOIVaxgHg_ESwMGWVl0mwY7gnUCtRsmX2NLSeuZigCxMfh38kcjEJHsbmZZrXPkBu3CoBbiOE_3b5xmv61BTpDKmBJ72enzd-jtEm991LH8K1kdQoIjEw8DJK5SBSQUVMHxk2EfgFYuq6dk5GwReA2Wg--O0bH0UA3eRQ5wBgXaenkxINi4SWGu\/w608-h640\/IMG_9946%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"608\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE SHELL ICE CREAM TOPPING\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is the simplest thing ever to make. A baby could do it.\u0026nbsp; Well, maybe not a baby, but you get my drift!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EMelt the chocolate in a small bowl set over a pan of simmering water, making sure that the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. Alternately melt in the microwave in a bowl, stirring it at 30 second intervals until melted.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EStir in the coconut oil until melted and completely amalgamated.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EKeep lukewarm until you are ready to spoon over ice cold ice cream. It will harden into a shell almost immediately so if you are using sprinkles have them ready to sprinkle on top right away!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHE6unexk5R-Alc48hGl-CtUyTSueMkrdZce799okAR6qJoDgolMlXSV-Js93yIsN7iByzRlr0VG6pSQzyzZ10-msnUI2B8IvVL7GlYTuqRia7P82PTVjxQRgH54Q215CjFWOzQY-vM7NYJUIG87rcj7UZ989l1YV3sT8NXQAa1WMtwKnavgbYo72Y\/s3408\/IMG_9952%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2889\" data-original-width=\"3408\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHE6unexk5R-Alc48hGl-CtUyTSueMkrdZce799okAR6qJoDgolMlXSV-Js93yIsN7iByzRlr0VG6pSQzyzZ10-msnUI2B8IvVL7GlYTuqRia7P82PTVjxQRgH54Q215CjFWOzQY-vM7NYJUIG87rcj7UZ989l1YV3sT8NXQAa1WMtwKnavgbYo72Y\/w640-h542\/IMG_9952%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis stuff hardens almost as soon as you spoon it over top of the ice cream.\u0026nbsp; Within seconds literally.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIts great fun to crack it open and get at the ice cream underneath!!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;This would be a wonderful addition to any summer get together or children's party!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkem9pQ3H-Bz7VgrnHpP_gdkhyniSHR9LuVP8QjTmN-jpQexo8tp6Psn5X54o8pmrjbDGZnZJSZ77ajoz1aLXT9s64xBjTA2lsuCmXnNj74-WTw1t7hhZrbPGZb6KXT_EaBry8UQM3SENI8er8h53dQykK6J1GYYnoakIkza2_ror83GigqVqPmW2_\/s3350\/IMG_9950%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3042\" data-original-width=\"3350\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkem9pQ3H-Bz7VgrnHpP_gdkhyniSHR9LuVP8QjTmN-jpQexo8tp6Psn5X54o8pmrjbDGZnZJSZ77ajoz1aLXT9s64xBjTA2lsuCmXnNj74-WTw1t7hhZrbPGZb6KXT_EaBry8UQM3SENI8er8h53dQykK6J1GYYnoakIkza2_ror83GigqVqPmW2_\/w640-h582\/IMG_9950%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can see here how very hard it actually gets. It really is completely like magic!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKPUffckr0HZI41KMOm-8rYlzXQWu0qRZHDqZGzXw_ghY6TDzmCR3bxiavIrKnZLpKgPwuvM6Zmxv5c9Mpo1Olvgk52aSU7mMeSX_NtzMUe7dF7gjXjJy0mRNgBTgCzuFYuPNX_zrIYZnOXCGA_GwYV1mr26lNm3VpX10NH8c-JXt3kZ7CJV4WwODi\/s4230\/IMG_9949%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3769\" data-original-width=\"4230\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKPUffckr0HZI41KMOm-8rYlzXQWu0qRZHDqZGzXw_ghY6TDzmCR3bxiavIrKnZLpKgPwuvM6Zmxv5c9Mpo1Olvgk52aSU7mMeSX_NtzMUe7dF7gjXjJy0mRNgBTgCzuFYuPNX_zrIYZnOXCGA_GwYV1mr26lNm3VpX10NH8c-JXt3kZ7CJV4WwODi\/w640-h570\/IMG_9949%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI have a few other frozen desserts in my kitchen that you might enjoy.\u0026nbsp; Summer is the season for frozen delights!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/02\/frozen-lemon-souffle.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFROZEN LEMON SOUFFLES\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - These were something I used to make often when I worked at the Manor.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis is a fabulous dessert that is not only delicious but impressive. Perfectly light and tasty for after a heavy meal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, serif; font-size: 22px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/08\/let-them-eat-cake-and-ice-cream-clowns.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EICE CREAM CLOWNS \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E-\u0026nbsp; A birthday party confection that I remember my mother making for us once at a Birthday party. The cones were the hats for the clowns.\u0026nbsp; Perfectly delightful!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCviHbaZxKTDPmdAtUEc0eKv0XeManapN6tIysbETnyYBb6KOqcSPm4G4WjdHz16Aq7ZFtqBUAhYyFpl_Tlyh4FYCQDioLq8XZjwCRibCgLpiFBC0oVIj9tWypVNkD1vBWY06fVxRuedoxI4u52IDkUGchSaA_QKRREP80O-ASKgUqkIcDTxLwEw6P\/s3515\/IMG_9948%20(3).JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3233\" data-original-width=\"3515\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCviHbaZxKTDPmdAtUEc0eKv0XeManapN6tIysbETnyYBb6KOqcSPm4G4WjdHz16Aq7ZFtqBUAhYyFpl_Tlyh4FYCQDioLq8XZjwCRibCgLpiFBC0oVIj9tWypVNkD1vBWY06fVxRuedoxI4u52IDkUGchSaA_QKRREP80O-ASKgUqkIcDTxLwEw6P\/w640-h588\/IMG_9948%20(3).JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo what are some of your favorite summertime ice cream memories?\u0026nbsp; I can remember biting off the end of the cone and sucking the melting ice cream through the hole.\u0026nbsp; Messy but fun!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe used to sometimes get rainbow ice cream which was every color of the rainbow!\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR2hHxxfHa4F4B_tNoF2FeNVxPZFRCOCA80E1250eqq4mu49KrDKiblJ0e2GNz7kQkaDVGIi6Seh13ivcCfLEJvarykUYGYEWJtc1h-ut7db4XPaEDldv_xQwl7e7BJH6D5WoyvAm3RiWytthFDUYn7H8_3XN7IhozbAgZ4cIj_Kfyr5eXntefCHBK\/w640-h622\/cover%20magic%20shell.JPG\",\"name\":\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\",\"prepTime\":\"\",\"cookTime\":\"PT5M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT5M\",\"description\":\"You won't believe how simple this is to make. 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It will harden into a shell almost immediately so if you are using sprinkles have them ready to sprinkle on top right away!\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"4656350401954\" data-ccmcardnum=\"2\" data-ccme=\"bWFyaWVhbGljZWpvYW5AYW9sLmNvbQ\" data-ccmf=\"r\" data-ccmuid=\"jPQovFeJmpgtseszCCoZeWhwvUm1\" data-ccmw=\"dGhlZW5nbGlzaGtpdGNoZW4uY29t\" id=\"ccm-recipe-card\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR2hHxxfHa4F4B_tNoF2FeNVxPZFRCOCA80E1250eqq4mu49KrDKiblJ0e2GNz7kQkaDVGIi6Seh13ivcCfLEJvarykUYGYEWJtc1h-ut7db4XPaEDldv_xQwl7e7BJH6D5WoyvAm3RiWytthFDUYn7H8_3XN7IhozbAgZ4cIj_Kfyr5eXntefCHBK\/w640-h622\/cover%20magic%20shell.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"ccm-printbutton\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003EChocolate Shell Ice Cream Topping\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYield: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield__amount\"\u003E3\/4 cup (good for 4 - 6 servings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\" style=\"background: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ECook time: 5 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003ETotal time: 5 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003EYou won't believe how simple this is to make. You can do it in the microwave or in a bowl over simmering water. This chocolate topping hardens like magic when spooned over cold ice cream. Why not add some sprinkles and make it really fun!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (175g) good quality semi sweet chocolate chips\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 TBS extra virgin coconut oil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecake sprinkles (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMelt the chocolate in a small bowl set over a pan of simmering water, making sure that the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThen my oven broke, not once, but twice\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and I was without a working oven for about 2 1\/2 months altogether.\u0026nbsp; After that somehow, its still a mystery to me, my stick blender disappeared. Not the whole thing, just the motor for it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd now today my electric mixer has blown up.\u0026nbsp; Right in the middle of making these\u0026nbsp; lovely desserts.\u0026nbsp; I apologise in advance for the crummy photos.\u0026nbsp; They are not as pretty as they might have been had I not had to beat up the egg whites by hand.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uh58rQNx2Vw\/XRXuIZuv_nI\/AAAAAAACiXc\/gELGwpALfnkTelVCp0nOQB1IC4-ZcuvXACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4608.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1379\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uh58rQNx2Vw\/XRXuIZuv_nI\/AAAAAAACiXc\/gELGwpALfnkTelVCp0nOQB1IC4-ZcuvXACLcBGAs\/w640-h549\/IMG_4608.JPG\" title=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI had no sooner got everything ready to go, went to plug in my electric mixer and there was a loud bang.\u0026nbsp; Let me tell you I just about hit the ceiling!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Shocking to say the least! I near jumped out of my skin!\u0026nbsp; Its a wonder I didn't drop something.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2BQuoXif68I\/XRXuLEDkcvI\/AAAAAAACiXg\/-GKYCqWn5aw8fS5PJvFXLetz3Xxv2XFiwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4609.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1553\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2BQuoXif68I\/XRXuLEDkcvI\/AAAAAAACiXg\/-GKYCqWn5aw8fS5PJvFXLetz3Xxv2XFiwCLcBGAs\/w640-h619\/IMG_4609.JPG\" title=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd in the meantime ice cream was starting to melt\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; I quickly threw them back into the freezer and then began beating furiously with my hand whisk.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt takes forever to whisk egg white stiff with a hand whisk.\u0026nbsp; I don't know how our grandmothers did it.\u0026nbsp; They must have been made from much sturdier stuff and had stronger arms.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m_MfAWMSa3k\/XRXuNRf1CRI\/AAAAAAACiXo\/kMBzvVMPRvkhuiqJpaZ3715BL8LgmvDCwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4611.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1226\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m_MfAWMSa3k\/XRXuNRf1CRI\/AAAAAAACiXo\/kMBzvVMPRvkhuiqJpaZ3715BL8LgmvDCwCLcBGAs\/w640-h490\/IMG_4611.JPG\" title=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe are so very spoilt!\u0026nbsp; We truly are!\u0026nbsp; Anyways I finally got it all stiffed up and went to spread it on my frozen cakes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was deflating as fast as I was spreading it.\u0026nbsp; Blah . . .\u0026nbsp; there is no comparison to electric whisked whites\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; but I did my best!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uP7COApSxe0\/XRXuQE7j-iI\/AAAAAAACiXs\/S70VYw9ghpsqm2d7Cn8hmAYFx8WO8x1GwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4612.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1468\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uP7COApSxe0\/XRXuQE7j-iI\/AAAAAAACiXs\/S70VYw9ghpsqm2d7Cn8hmAYFx8WO8x1GwCLcBGAs\/w640-h586\/IMG_4612.JPG\" title=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe end result was no less tasty, but not quite as pretty as I had envisioned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI wanted to share them anyways, because this is a really solid recipe and with all your stars aligned will absolutely turn out beautifully!\u0026nbsp; Its easy and quick and very delicious!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BHDxipXjenc\/XRXuRi2D_pI\/AAAAAAACiXw\/0vGU_JIVmJUWmbusE1joVkDQ4XydKQWNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4614.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1417\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BHDxipXjenc\/XRXuRi2D_pI\/AAAAAAACiXw\/0vGU_JIVmJUWmbusE1joVkDQ4XydKQWNwCLcBGAs\/w640-h565\/IMG_4614.JPG\" title=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou can make as many or as few as you like!\u0026nbsp; I made two, but you could make ten or even twenty if so inclined. Simple.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bVywV72Nz30\/XRXuYe9rmhI\/AAAAAAACiX4\/lCeJyACriwkCLYMfHpgLH58vC3OlzyVKACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_4616.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1504\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bVywV72Nz30\/XRXuYe9rmhI\/AAAAAAACiX4\/lCeJyACriwkCLYMfHpgLH58vC3OlzyVKACLcBGAs\/w640-h600\/IMG_4616.JPG\" title=\"Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaskas\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThey work best if you cut the cake, cover it with the jam and ice cream and berries and freeze the night before. That way they are really cold when you go to spread the meringue over top and pop them into the oven.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;If they are really cold when you go to bake them the ice cream won't melt in the oven.\u0026nbsp; It will still taste good if the ice cream does melt a bit, but trust me when I say they won't be as pretty!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5kbj16bO8c\/XRXuF2QxIhI\/AAAAAAACiXU\/9kA5hO2mVjYtSQW-LbS-fBiMdRXbWCqxACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cover%2BBaked%2BAlaska.JPG\",\"name\":\"Red, White \u0026 Blue Baked Alaskas\",\"description\":\"You can make as many or as few of these as you like.  I will give the quantities for two, but you can multiply them to make more. 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Spread each with a teaspoon of strawberry preserves.  Top with a scoop of ice cream and surround each scoop of ice cream with slices of strawberry around the bottom edge.  Put in the freezer to get really cold. (You can do this the night before.)\",\"When you are ready to bake your desserts, preheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7. \",\"Break your egg whites into a clean glass bowl.  Whip with an electric whisk until they start to get foamy.  Continue to beat, adding the sugar slowly until the egg whites are stiff and glossy.\",\"Remove your cakes from the freezer and working quickly with a small flat flexible spatula cover the cakes  with the meringue, swirling it decoratively, and covering the top and sides completely. \",\"Pop the oven tray into the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.  Carefully remove from the baking tray with a large metal  spatula and pop onto serving dishes.  Serve immediately with an assortment of fresh berries on the side.\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"5\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003Evariable\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg draggable=\"false\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5kbj16bO8c\/XRXuF2QxIhI\/AAAAAAACiXU\/9kA5hO2mVjYtSQW-LbS-fBiMdRXbWCqxACLcBGAs\/s320\/Cover%2BBaked%2BAlaska.JPG\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003E\nRed, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaska\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003E\nYou can make as many or as few of these as you like.\u0026nbsp; I will give the quantities for two, but you can multiply them to make more. Quick, easy and delicious. You can cut out and top the cakes before hand, keeping them in the freezer until you need them, covering with meringue at the last minute prior to baking.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 slices of pound type of cake (Madeira cake) 1\/2 inch thick\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 tsp good quality strawberry preserves\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, or strawberry\/raspberry ripple\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esliced strawberries\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMixed berries to serve\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\nFor the Meringue:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E3 large free range egg whites\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 1\/2 TBS caster sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Red, White \u0026amp; Blue Baked Alaska\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThese preparations can be made the night before and then put into the freezer.\u0026nbsp; Take your slices of cake and using a 2 1\/2 inch round cutter, cut out two round circles from the cake.\u0026nbsp; Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.\u0026nbsp; Lay the cake slices, well apart on the lined baking sheet. 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desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rachel's Christmas Cupcakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4463_zpslilkaawv.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4463_zpslilkaawv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4463_zpslilkaawv.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe people at Rachel's sent me a couple of festive recipes a week or so ago and asked me if I would like to try them out. \u0026nbsp; I took one look at these delicious Christmas Cupcakes and I said why not!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4467_zpsgui4lvff.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4467_zpsgui4lvff.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4467_zpsgui4lvff.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCreated using the one bowl method, where you simply dump all of the main ingredients into the bowl with a few stir ins at the end, these are moist and delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4464_zpskuj7rdux.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4464_zpskuj7rdux.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4464_zpskuj7rdux.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey use Rachel's low fat Organic Vanilla yogurt for a lovely vanilla flavour.\u0026nbsp; Don't you find that cakes and cupcakes, well all baked goods really\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; made with yogurt\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; give you fantastically flavourful and moist results? \u0026nbsp; I know!\u0026nbsp; They sure do!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4466_zpsdadl20lb.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4466_zpsdadl20lb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4466_zpsdadl20lb.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd these cupcakes are no exception to the rule.\u0026nbsp; They are incredibly moist and stogged full of vanilla and orange flavours . . .\u0026nbsp; and . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4468_zpse62drkk9.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4468_zpse62drkk9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4468_zpse62drkk9.jpg\" height=\"368\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChopped dried cranberries, for an extra special holiday flair.\u0026nbsp; I was going to macerate them in some orange liquer for a little extra orange zip . . . but I couldn't find my bottle of orange liquer!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4469_zpssahqxaiv.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4469_zpssahqxaiv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4469_zpssahqxaiv.jpg\" height=\"365\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn any case, these are great.\u0026nbsp; They are topped with a tangy vanilla yogurt glaze. \u0026nbsp; The glaze is really easy to do actually.\u0026nbsp; I just flipped the cupcakes upside down and swirled the tops into it, let any excess drip off and then put them onto the cooling racks where I sprinkled them with red and white sanding sugar and some coloured sparkly balls. \u0026nbsp; Very festive! \u0026nbsp; Not to mention very tasty!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4470_zpse94fcudt.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4470_zpse94fcudt.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4470_zpse94fcudt.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Orange and Cranberry Cupcakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMakes 12\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/orange-and-cranberry-cupcakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EChristmas inspired cupcake recipe, to enjoy with\nthe whole family from the people at Rachel's.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E225g margarine or butter,\nsoftened (1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E225g caster sugar (1 cup plus 3 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E225g self raising flour (1 1\/2 cups\u0026nbsp; plus 2 1\/2 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E3 large free range eggs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E100g\nRachel’s low fat vanilla yogurt (6 1\/2 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E70g dried cranberries, chopped (scant half cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EOrange zest, juice of ½ orange\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ETo Decorate:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E250g icing sugar (scant 2 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E30g Rachel’s\nlow fat vanilla yogurt (2 TBS)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4472_zpsiyfg69dy.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4472_zpsiyfg69dy.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4472_zpsiyfg69dy.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #121212;\"\u003E1.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EHeat the\noven to 190C\/Fan 170C\/Gas Mark 5. Arrange paper cases in muffin or bun tins.\nPlace the margarine, sugar, flour and eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat\nfor about two minutes until smooth, light and fluffy. Fold in the yogurt, dried\ncranberries, orange zest and juice. Divide the mixture between the cases so\nthat they are half filled and bake for 12 – 15 minutes, until golden. Cool on a\nwire rack.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 36pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #121212;\"\u003E2.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ETo make the\nicing, mix the icing sugar with the yogurt and mix until smooth. Tip: the\nicing should be runny and flow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #121212;\"\u003E3.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EDecorate\neach cake with a blob of icing and spread with a palette knife. Alternatively,\nleave to run to the edges of the paper case. Leave the icing to set.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #121212;\"\u003E4.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ECakes will\nkeep in an airtight container for up to four days.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/smg.photobucket.com\/user\/MarieAlice\/media\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4474_zpsptcbid0g.jpg.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4474_zpsptcbid0g.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/DSCN4474_zpsptcbid0g.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nQuite simply gorgeous!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey also included a recipe for a frozen Christmas Ice Cream Bomb!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I haven't made this but I reckon it is pretty enough to make a beautiful centrepiece for your Christmas Dessert Table! Boozy dried fruit stirred into a rich yogurt\/cream base and frozen until it's just right and served with a fabulous\u0026nbsp; cranberry sauce!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo JPGChristmas bomb_zpsqfgqyzuo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/JPGChristmas%20bomb_zpsqfgqyzuo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Rachel's Ice Cream Bomb*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EServes 10 to 12\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/rachel-s-ice-cream-bomb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EA delicious alternative Christmas Pudding, from the people at Rachel's.\u0026nbsp; Makes a stunning centre piece!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E200g dried fruit (sultanas, sour\ncherries, cranberries, blueberries (1 1\/3 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E6 tbsp brandy or dark rum\n(optional)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E2 tbsp dark brown sugar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E350ml double cream (1 1\/2 cups)11\/3 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E300g Rachel’s\nGreek Style Bio Live Natural Yogurt (1 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E100g\nRachel’s Low Fat Vanilla Bio Live Yogurt (6 1\/2 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E200g frozen berries (raspberries\nor mixed summer (2 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ESauce\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E200g cranberries, fresh or frozen (2 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E100g caster sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E1 tbsp cornflour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E2 tbsp water \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E1.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ESoak the\ndried fruit with the brandy and dark brown sugar and leave overnight. If you\nare short of time microwave the fruit on high for 2-3 minutes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E2.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ELine a 2\nlitre pudding basin with cling film with enough overhang to cover the top of\nthe pudding.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E3.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EWhip the\ncream and yogurts to soft peaks, add the frozen berries and stir.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E4.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EAdd the\nsoaked fruit, mix well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E5.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ESpoon into\nthe pudding basin, push the mixture down and level off the surface. Ensure the\ncling film covers the top.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E6.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EPlace in the\nfreezer overnight or at least for half a day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E7.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EBefore\nserving remove from freezer and allow to thaw a little at room temperature.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E8.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EInvert the basin onto a serving plate and tip over to release. You may find a palate knife\nuseful to ease out the edges.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ETip: you can decant by dipping\nthe basin in a larger bowl of warm water, hold for 30 seconds and release.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E9.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ETo make the\nsauce place the cranberries and caster sugar in a sauce pan and gently heat until\nall the sugar has dissolved.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E10.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EMake a paste\nwith the cornflour and water and gradually add this to the cranberries and\nsugar. Allow to thicken and then remove from the heat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 0cm; text-indent: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E11.\u003Cspan style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EPour the\nsauce over the bombe before serving and allow to trickle down.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 578975_10151521515664816_1517190921_n-600x398_zps8wuhe0pu.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"265\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Newmans%20Very%20Lazy\/578975_10151521515664816_1517190921_n-600x398_zps8wuhe0pu.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRachel's Organic Yogurt is available in a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rachelsorganic.co.uk\/range\/big-pots\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewide variety of flavours\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\n as well as Seasonal inspirations.\u0026nbsp; they can be purchased at ASDA, \nBooths, The Co-operative, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Ocado and Waitrose. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo learn more and check out their other delicious recipes you can check out their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rachelsorganic.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etasty website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFollow them on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rachelsorganic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETwitter\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFollow them on\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rachelsorganic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Facebook\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFollow them on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/rachelsorganic\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPinterest\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8985099812061222938\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/rachels-christmas-cupcakes.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8985099812061222938"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8985099812061222938"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/12\/rachels-christmas-cupcakes.html","title":"Rachel's Christmas Cupcakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8183931968305367561"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-27T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-27T04:00:04.525+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"frozen desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ice cream"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sauces"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Trio of Deliciously Cool Ice Cream Treats!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BEJz5d-WVzc\/U9Olt-1kB3I\/AAAAAAAACEA\/84vqNI39RWY\/s1600\/Heat-wave1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BEJz5d-WVzc\/U9Olt-1kB3I\/AAAAAAAACEA\/84vqNI39RWY\/s1600\/Heat-wave1.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;We've been suffering with a \"Heat Wave\" here in the UK over the past week. \u0026nbsp;The temperatures have been downright almost unbearable. \u0026nbsp;I am not a person that copes well with heat, especially when \u0026nbsp;you combine it with high humidity. \u0026nbsp;It just saps all of my energy and I don't feel like doing much of anything at all. \u0026nbsp;On top of that we have had a really poor telephone connection these past couple of weeks and really bad internet connection all this week, which meant about two days ago it stopped working pretty much completely, only allowing us to get online for about 2 minutes at a time. Just long enough to tease you. \u0026nbsp; Very frustrating to say the least. \u0026nbsp;Happy to say an engineer was here for most of this morning and we are now back to snuff, telephone and internet. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Iszhp65inxA\/U9OnHkdqp9I\/AAAAAAAACEM\/C0iMELZhFrw\/s1600\/ice+cream.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Iszhp65inxA\/U9OnHkdqp9I\/AAAAAAAACEM\/C0iMELZhFrw\/s1600\/ice+cream.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe upshot of this is I was able to finish a commissioned piece of artwork, a new cook-booklet (Just Desserts) and I made no less than three different ice creams to tempt you with! \u0026nbsp;Yes when the temperatures rise, I want ice cream! \u0026nbsp;I never seem to crave it any other time of year . . . \u0026nbsp;but during the dog days of summer, ice cream is my friend. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy ice cream maker never gets used near enough. Probably because it's one of those type that you have to freeze the churning bowl first. \u0026nbsp;Half the time I never have room enough in the freezer to use it. \u0026nbsp;This week I made room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis first ice cream is Rocky Road. Not Rocky Road as it is known in North America, but \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2013\/05\/rocky-road.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERocky Road\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E as it is known over here in the UK, a delicious square made from chocolate, marshmallows, biscuit bits, cherries etc. \u0026nbsp;(If you click on that link it will take you to my rocky road recipe) \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/RockyRoadandChiliDogcasserole014.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"335\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis delicious chocolate ice cream incorporates all of those flavours. \u0026nbsp;I have to say chocolate ice cream is not my favourites, but this went down a real treat! \u0026nbsp;Probably because it has been so flippin' hot!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo rockyroadicecream_zpsc418d4bb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/rockyroadicecream_zpsc418d4bb.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E*Rocky Road Ice Cream*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMakes 4 to 6 servings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/rocky-road-ice-cream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhere do I start, marshmallow, chocolate, coconut, candied cherries and peanuts. \u0026nbsp;What's not to like! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E450ml of double cream (2 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E450ml of milk (2 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E250g of bittersweet or dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (70% cacao, 8 ounces or 1\/2 pound)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4 large free range egg yolks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E100g sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E30g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E40g roasted peanuts (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E45g candied cherries (1\/4 cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ea handful of mini marshmallows (about 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 TBS shredded coconut\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHeat the milk and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. \u0026nbsp;Bring just to the boil, then remove from the heat. \u0026nbsp;Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour in half of the hot cream. Stir until it is melted and combined. \u0026nbsp;Beat the egg yolks, sugar and cocoa together in a medium bowl, until pale and creamy. \u0026nbsp; Gradually pour in the remaining hot cream and the chocolate mixture, whisking to combine well together. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EReturn the custard to the saucepan and simmer over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until it coats the back of a metal spoon. \u0026nbsp;Remove from the heat and let cool, about 30 minutes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPour the custard mixture into an ice-cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions as per your machine, until almost frozen. \u0026nbsp; Add the peanuts, cherries, marshmallows and coconut. \u0026nbsp;Churn for a further 3 minutes. \u0026nbsp;Transfer to a freezer container, cover with baking paper and freeze until you are ready to serve. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SfTtHtsv8Gk\/U9OqLKDfrJI\/AAAAAAAACEY\/THd-4dRD_3E\/s1600\/coconut.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-SfTtHtsv8Gk\/U9OqLKDfrJI\/AAAAAAAACEY\/THd-4dRD_3E\/s1600\/coconut.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; Next I made coconut ice cream. \u0026nbsp;I do love the flavour of coconut. \u0026nbsp;Mounds bars are one of my favourite chocolate bars. \u0026nbsp;If you drizzle chocolate sauce on this delicious coconut ice cream . . . \u0026nbsp;well, it be just like a Mounds Bar! \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's a very simple recipe which doesn't involve making a custard.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo coconuticecream_zps0482825c.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/coconuticecream_zps0482825c.jpg\" height=\"358\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E*Coconut Ice Cream*\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EServes 4\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/coconut-ice-cream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EIf you love the flavour of coconut, this delicious ice cream is for you. It uses coconut milk and palm sugar for a real depth coconut taste!  Coconut Palm sugar can be purchased via Amazon, or at health food shops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E100g of granulated sugar ( 1\/2 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E100g of grated Palm sugar (1\/2 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E180ml of water (3\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E400ml of coconut milk (1 1\/3 cups)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E225ml of heavy cream (1 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003Eshredded coconut or coconut curls to garnish (toasted)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003ECombine the sugar, palm sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.  Bring to the boil.   Remove and stir in the coconut milk and cream.  Refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.   Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturers directions for your particular machine.  Transfer to a freezer container, cover with cling film and freeze until you are ready to serve it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12923.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have to say that one of my all time favourite desserts has always been \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2011\/09\/raspberry-rice-pudding.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERice Pudding\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; So when I found this recipe for a Rice Pudding Ice Cream, years and years ago in our local newspaper I had to clip it out and save it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I can't believe it took me this long to make it!\u0026nbsp; This was my absolute favourite of the three ice creams.\u0026nbsp; Do make the chocolate sauce.\u0026nbsp; It's just wonderful!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo creamyricepuddingwithchocolatesauce_zps215c90b7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/creamyricepuddingwithchocolatesauce_zps215c90b7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*Rice Pudding Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce*\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nServes 4\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/rice-pudding-ice-cream-with-chocolate-sauce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOne of your favourite pudding flavours in a delicious ice cream. \u0026nbsp; Don't skip the chocolate sauce! \u0026nbsp;It's great!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n450ml of milk ( 2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n150g of short grain or pudding rice (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 vanilla pod, slit open lengthwise\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n50g of sultana raisins (a generous 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\npinch salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nthe finely grated zest of one\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003Eorange\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nthe finely grated zest and juice of one lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 TBS honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor the sauce:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n250g of bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped (8 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n374ml of milk (1 1\/2cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 scant tsp of corn flour (cornstarch)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n50g of sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCombine\n the milk, rice, vanilla pod, and raisins in a heavy bottomed saucepan \nover medium heat. \u0026nbsp;Bring to the boil, then lower the heat. \u0026nbsp; Stir in the\n salt. \u0026nbsp;Simmer, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender and has \nabsorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes. \u0026nbsp;Take off the heat and \ndiscard the vanilla pod. \u0026nbsp;(I rinse these off, dry them really well and \nstick them in my sugar canister.) \u0026nbsp;Let cool, stirring it from time to \ntime.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nStir in the orange zest, lemon zest, \nlemon juice and honey. \u0026nbsp;Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and \nchurn according to the manufacturers instructions.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTo\n prepare the sauce the sauce, combine the chocolate and half of the milk\n in a saucepan over medium heat. \u0026nbsp;Bring just to the boil. \u0026nbsp;Dissolve the \ncorn flour in the remaining milk and whisk this into the hot mixture \nalong with the sugar. \u0026nbsp;Stir constantly over low heat until smooth and \nthickened. \u0026nbsp; Keep warm.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSpoon the frozen ice cream into serving dishes and drizzle with hot chocolate sauce to serve.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI hate to be a party pooper, but they say the heat wave will come to an end tomorrow, and I for one am welcoming the prospect of being able to sleep without feeling too uncomfortable! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8183931968305367561\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/a-trio-of-deliciously-cool-ice-cream.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8183931968305367561"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8183931968305367561"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/a-trio-of-deliciously-cool-ice-cream.html","title":"A Trio of Deliciously Cool Ice Cream Treats!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BEJz5d-WVzc\/U9Olt-1kB3I\/AAAAAAAACEA\/84vqNI39RWY\/s72-c\/Heat-wave1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8392721154026698157"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-12T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-12T04:00:00.868+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"frozen desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gift Hampers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Light Suppers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Black Forest Cookies and Cream Sundaes . . .  "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5886_zpsf705aef9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5886_zpsf705aef9.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat do you get when you cross a beautiful gift basket with a bit of cook's ingenuity and acumen? \u0026nbsp;Well, I'll show you what you get. \u0026nbsp;Hang on to your hats! \u0026nbsp; You're in for a delicious ride!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5835_zpsd19db529.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_5835_zpsd19db529.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just have to show you what I recently received. \u0026nbsp;This isn't a great photo of it because of the plastic wrapping, so I will show you the one from the gift site . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rbc_zyo-YGQ\/U7-zUxcNY7I\/AAAAAAAAB2s\/p3IPjROBE-E\/s1600\/101_l.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rbc_zyo-YGQ\/U7-zUxcNY7I\/AAAAAAAAB2s\/p3IPjROBE-E\/s1600\/101_l.jpg\" height=\"335\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt is a lovely gift hamper from the people at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hampergifts.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHampergifts\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003C\/b\u003Emakers of gift baskets and luxury Christmas hampers. \u0026nbsp; The one I received was their \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hampergifts.co.uk\/hampers.cfm?gift=101\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine and Cheese Feast\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, and it was chock full of lots of lovely goodies! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5838_zpsffb5a46b.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_5838_zpsffb5a46b.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was presented in a lovely wicker basket with wooden handles and everything was packed perfectly so as to make sure nothing got broken. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5839_zps4c87087b.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_5839_zps4c87087b.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt contained a lovely assortment of biscuits, chocolates, chutney's, spiced nuts, crackers, a bottle of wine and two lovely cheeses. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5840_zps3f811077.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_5840_zps3f811077.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith Graces Irish Shortbread Biscuits (shaped like shamrocks), Border's Black Forest Biscuits, a lovely box of Baronie Belgian chocolates, some Cairnsmhor Sea Salt Crackers, \u0026nbsp;Cottage Delight Old English Chutney with Cider . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5841_zps9d92e234.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_5841_zps9d92e234.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEdinburg Preserves Rosemary Biscuits for Cheese \u0026amp; Pate, \u0026nbsp;Cottage Delight Spicy Mango \u0026amp; Ginger Chutney, Olives-et-al Chilli Harissa Almonds, some lovely chocolate caramels, again from Baronie . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5842_zps7de92281.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_5842_zps7de92281.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEDinburg Preserves Quince Jelly and two lovely rounds of cheese from the Snowdonia Cheese Company, a Little Black Bomber Cheddar(with attitude) and a Little Red Devil (Red Leicester with Chilies and Crushed Pepper). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5845_zpsead89565.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_5845_zpsead89565.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"275\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso included was a bottle of Merlot from Kleine Zalze. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7377_zps8c71b309.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7377_zps8c71b309.jpg\" height=\"357\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe were able to enjoy some of that cheese earlier this week as a traditional Ploughman's lunch picnic supper! \u0026nbsp;I do so love a Ploughman's lunch\/supper. \u0026nbsp;They are so easy to throw together. \u0026nbsp;All you need is some crusty bread, some nice pickle\/chutney, a couple of good cheeses, some fruit (apple in this case), a bit of veg (cucumber and lettuce on this occasion) and some chunky bits of ham. \u0026nbsp;You end up with a feast fit for a King or Queen! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5880_zps93b4b52d.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5880_zps93b4b52d.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfterwards we feasted on some delicious Black Forest Cookies and Cream Sundaes! \u0026nbsp;Oh boy were these really easy to put together and so fabulously scrumptious! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5881_zps147117a9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5881_zps147117a9.jpg\" height=\"346\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI quite simply crumbled several of those lovely chocolate biscuits that were in the hamper into the bottom of two dessert glasses . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5885_zps98cb7d2b.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5885_zps98cb7d2b.jpg\" height=\"381\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\ndropped a scoop of really good vanilla ice cream on top of the cookies . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5883_zps6dcfbbf2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5883_zps6dcfbbf2.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"372\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDrizzled over top some warmed cherry jam and a homemade chocolate sauce . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5886_zpsf705aef9.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5886_zpsf705aef9.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd topped them off with some squirty cream . . . and a couple of milk chocolate wands . . . the end result being something which was totally delicious, yet had taken me next to no time at all to put together. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5887_zps046e323e.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5887_zps046e323e.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Black Forest Cookies and Cream Sundaes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EServes 2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/black-forest-cookies-and-cream-sundaes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThe quantities are given for two, but this is easily multiplied.\u0026nbsp; I use the Scottish Black Forest cookies, but any fudgy chocolate cookie will work fine!\u0026nbsp; This is simple and delicious and quick to make! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 store-bought chocolate fudge cookies, coarsely crushed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 scoops of good vanilla bean ice cream\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2 TBS morello cherry jam, lightly warmed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor the chocolate sauce:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E60g dark chocolate, chopped (5 1\/2 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E60ml of pouring cream (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ewhipped cream to top\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Edark chocolate wands to garnish \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5894_zpsb0c346b3.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5894_zpsb0c346b3.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFirst make your chocolate sauce.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Heat the chocolate and cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside to cool a bit.\u0026nbsp; Crumble one cookie in the bottom of each of two dessert dishes. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETop each with a large scoop of ice cream.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drizzle one TBS of cherry jam over each and half of the chocolate sauce.\u0026nbsp; Top with whipped cream. Stick in a couple of chocolate wands and serve immediately! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI did something totally delish with that bottle of wine too, but I'll save that for another day! \u0026nbsp;In the meantime I would like to thank Sophie along with the people from Hamper Gifts for sending me this lovely Gift Hamper. \u0026nbsp;This post was written in collaboration with \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hampergifts.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHampergifts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, makers of gift baskets and luxury Christmas hampers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8392721154026698157\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/black-forest-cookies-and-cream-sundaes.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8392721154026698157"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8392721154026698157"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/black-forest-cookies-and-cream-sundaes.html","title":"Black Forest Cookies and Cream Sundaes . . .  "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rbc_zyo-YGQ\/U7-zUxcNY7I\/AAAAAAAAB2s\/p3IPjROBE-E\/s72-c\/101_l.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1452549466710739454"},"published":{"$t":"2012-12-29T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-12-29T11:46:07.435+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"frozen desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Holiday Desserts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Simple Ice Cream Cake for New Years"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3691.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy friend Shirley posted a photo of a delicious looking ice cream cake on Facebook on Christmas Day.\u0026nbsp; Oh my but it looked good.\u0026nbsp; I just had to ask for the recipe. This was her reply:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\" \u003C\/b\u003EI lined a loaf tin with cling film then put after eight mints on the \nbottom and sides. Then soften some ice cream and add whatever you like. I\n used some brownie chunks and mint areos. Then pop more mints on top and\n re-freeze. I dusted with icing sugar before serving. You could use \nanything in the ice cream mix....Christmas pudding, choc chunks, \ncranberries, cherries, toffee etc. Customize it to taste!\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3692.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEasy peasy!!\u0026nbsp; I hesitate to even call it a recipe because it's so simple even a child could make it!\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/i\u003EAll you need are a variety of bits and bobs to layer with the ice cream in the pan.\u0026nbsp; If you didn't want to use mints on the outsides, you could use flat chocolate biscuits, which would be nice, or custard creams, or whatever.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"384\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3693.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou\u0026nbsp; could drizzle the layers with your favourite kind of ice cream topping . . . Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Fudge, Strawberry Jam . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3694.jpg\" width=\"362\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou could use any flavour of\u0026nbsp; Ice Cream you want to use.\u0026nbsp; I am thinking that chocolate ice cream would go really well with bits of marshmallow, cherries . . . toasted praline nuts . . . or broken up Terry's Chocolate Oranges.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3695.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHopefully you can see where I am going with this.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Just use your imagination and what you have to hand, just making sure that the flavours you use are ones which go well together.\u0026nbsp; Cherry and\u0026nbsp; toasted almonds.\u0026nbsp; Milk Chocolate and Orange.\u0026nbsp; Lemon and Vanilla.\u0026nbsp; Peanut butter and Chocolate. \u0026nbsp; Broken Digestives, peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows . . .\u0026nbsp; there is no end to the combinations you could come up with.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3700.jpg\" width=\"371\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe most important thing is to have fun with it.\u0026nbsp; I don't think I've ever seen an easier dessert or one that was as ooohed and aaahed over.\u0026nbsp; Happy New Year!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3698.jpg\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E* Simple Ice Cream Cake*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes about 10 servings\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/a-simple-ice-cream-cake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis\n is so easy to do and so adaptable.\u0026nbsp; I hesitate to even call it a \nrecipe.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's just basically layering ice cream with some of your \nfavourite goodies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 litre of vanilla ice cream (1\/2 quart), slightly softened\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 box of thin mint chocolate patties (such as After Eights)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 mint aero bars, broken\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n5 shortbread biscuits, broken up, or broken up\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(brownies or other sweet squares or biscuits, even rice crispie squares\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwork well.\u0026nbsp; You want something which will go with the mint)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\npieces of fudge or caramels chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo serve:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nicing sugar to dust\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nlittle chocolate candies and sprinkles, silver dragees, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3703.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLine\n a loaf tin with some plastic cling film, allowing it to drape over the \nsides.\u0026nbsp; Line the tin with a layer of the mint patties.\u0026nbsp; (Place them so \nthat their right sides will be facing out, when you unmold the cake.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFill\n the tin with 1\/3 of the softened ice cream.\u0026nbsp; Top with 1\/2 of the broken\n aero bars, biscuits and fudge bits top with another third of the ice \ncream pressing it down. Sprinkle with the remaining aeros, biscuits and \nfudge and then top with the final third of the ice cream.\u0026nbsp; Top with a \nfinal layer of mint patties.\u0026nbsp; Fold the cling film over top to cover \ntightly and place into the freezer for at least 2 hours or up to 24 \nhours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen you are ready to serve, Uncover the top of the cake \nand tip it out onto a serving tray about 15 minutes before you plan on \nserving it.\u0026nbsp; Carefully peel off the cling film.\u0026nbsp; Dust with some icing \nsugar and sprinkle with candies, dragees, sprinkles, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCut into slices with a warm wet knife to serve.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote:\u0026nbsp;\n The best thing about this is that you can use whatever you have to \nhand.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Candy cane ice cream would be lovely, or chocolate ice cream \nwith chocolate orange chunks.\u0026nbsp; Malteasers, leftover Christmas \nchocolates, crumbled Christmas pudding, or whatever else is available.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMmmm . . . Next up Chocolate Orange Chip Cookies, filled with lots of chocolate orange chunks, semi sweet chocolate chips and toasted walnuts. "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1452549466710739454\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/12\/a-simple-ice-cream-cake-for-new-years.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1452549466710739454"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1452549466710739454"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/12\/a-simple-ice-cream-cake-for-new-years.html","title":"A Simple Ice Cream Cake for New Years"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8229474408343141690"},"published":{"$t":"2012-02-09T23:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-06-27T19:15:24.672+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"frozen desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"seasonal"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Frozen Lemon Souffle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Frozen Lemon Souffle\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/bowl-lemons-070821-de.jpg\" style=\"height: 343px; width: 343px;\" title=\"Frozen Lemon Souffle\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI cannot imagine my kitchen without a bowl of lemons sitting on the counter.  Bright and sunny and oh-so-very handy for lots of things.\n\nLemons are probably one of my most used fresh ingredients.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;I usually buy the unwaxed ones, and even if a recipe calls only for the juice, I used my handy dandy microplane fine grater tool to remove the zest and I pop it into the freezer for later use.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Frozen Lemon Souffle\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/TuesdaypicturesSept22011.jpg\" style=\"height: 388px; width: 367px;\" title=\"Frozen Lemon Souffle\" width=\"605\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;And then there is candied lemon peel, so very easy to do, and so tasty.  It's also quite handy to have on hand to use as garnishes for cakes and cookies, muffins, and desserts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/TuesdaypicturesSept22009.jpg\" style=\"height: 396px; width: 349px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\nI also dry my own citrus peels to be used in cooking stews etc.  Just remove the peel, without any of the white pith, and string it up on strings.  Hang it in a dry place for a time, until completely dry and then store it in an airtight container.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;It comes in plenty handy as well.  I once had to cook some shrimp for a dinner party starter at work, that called for three types of dried citrus peels, made into a powder to dust the shrimp with before cooking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;You cannot imagine how happy I was to know I already had peel dried and at the ready to use!!  It's very easy to dry lemon, lime and orange peels.  You won't be sorry you did, and I'm sure you will find all sorts of uses for them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/TuesdaypicturesSept22008.jpg\" style=\"height: 375px; width: 362px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Anyhoo, I digress again . . . lemons.  My favourite ingredient and one that I use often.\n\nAlways with pleasure . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Like in this easy, very tasty and impressive dessert.    Note - the finished dish contains raw eggs, so please take this into consideration before serving it to your guests.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/TuesdaypicturesSept22015.jpg\" style=\"height: 355px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Frozen Lemon Souffle*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMakes 1 large, or 12 individual souffles\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/frozen-lemon-souffle\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;This is a fabulous dessert that is not only delicious but impressive.  Perfectly light and tasty for after a heavy meal.  This contains raw eggs so be careful not to serve it to the very elderly and the very young.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;250g shortbread biscuits (1\/2 pound or 8 ounces)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E50g butter, melted (3 1\/2 TBS)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E4 large free range eggs, separated\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Ethe juice from two large lemons\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Ethe finely grated zest from two large lemons\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E185g of caster sugar, divided (scant cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1\/8 tsp cream of tartar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1\/8 tsp salt\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E375ml double cream (1 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Lemon peel and black berries to garnish\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/TuesdaypicturesSept22016.jpg\" style=\"height: 401px; width: 364px;\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Crush the shortbread biscuits in the food processor.  Mix with the melted butter and blitz once more.  Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 or 10 inch spring form pan, or in the bottom of 12 3-inch rings that you have laid out on a cookie sheet lined with foil.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl.  Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and 50ml of the sugar.  Blend together well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;In another, but very clean, bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.  Beat in the cream of tartar and the salt.  Continue to beat until soft peaks form.  Gradually beat in the remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Whip the cream in another bowl until soft peaks form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Fold the egg whites and whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Spoon into the prepared pan(s).  Cover with foil and freeze for at least 8 hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Allow to soften in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving if you have made  a large one.  If you made small ones, you can warm the sides of the rings with your hands and push them out carefully.  Place on individual plates and garnish with some lemon peel and blackberries.\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8229474408343141690\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/02\/frozen-lemon-souffle.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8229474408343141690"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8229474408343141690"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/02\/frozen-lemon-souffle.html","title":"Frozen Lemon Souffle"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8993404840574685470"},"published":{"$t":"2011-04-26T04:00:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-04-26T13:36:36.958+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"frozen desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruits"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Product endorsements"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"seasonal favourites"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Minted Watermelon Pops and Fruity Frozen Yogurt Pops!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eddingtons.co.uk\/\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/Eddingtonslogo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe people from Shrewd PR representing\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eddingtons.co.uk\/\"\u003E Eddingtons\u003C\/a\u003E sent me some of their newest summer range of goods to test out the other day.  I love it when that happens!  I have had a lot of fun trying everything out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 367px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo11.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst up was a lovely set of glass cruets . . . 4 in the beautifully shaped Firenze pattern and 4 in the Venezia pattern.  Both came in a lovely assortment of colours . . . ruby red, pale yellow, bottle blue and light green.  Not only are they beautiful to look at, but very useful as well.    They have lovely pouring spouts and seals . . . just perfect for taking cold drinks on a picnic or for use as vinegar and oil cruets on the salad table!  I just love them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 366px; height: 345px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIncluded as well was this lovely Salad Spinner by Tovolo!  Not only is it quite large in size, holding 5 quarts of salad leaves etc., but it is collapsible!!  Yes, you are not imagining things.  I did say that . . . it's completely collapsible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 345px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere it is flat!  Only about 3 inches tall, and very easy to store, not taking up much space at all!    That means a lot to me in my kitchen as I have very little storage space, so anything that doesn't take up a lot of room makes me happy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 351px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo9.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt very quickly pops out into a full size salad spinner!  Very attractive!!  Some other features are:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. Effortlessly fast spinning - does the job efficiently and quickly\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Pull-string handle with in-built brake mechanism\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Bowl makes an attractive salad server, too\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Good quality, robust item which is built to last\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 357px; height: 313px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo10.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is very easy to use.  The pull toggle is effortless and the button for stopping the spinning works really well also.  I really, really like it!!  I love Tovolo everything!  Real quality stuff!  I like the funky green colour as well.  I tried to take a movie of me spinning it, but . . . it's hard to pull the cord and press record on my camera at the same time.  It just wasn't happening!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey also sent some lovely Tovolo Ice Lolly Molds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Jewel Pop Molds are not only cute but fun as well.  They look like big diamond rings.  I just know the kiddies will love iced treats made in these!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI made some little adult type of Watermelon ices in them for today.  You  could do any flavour you want and they are just a nice small size and so fun to wear!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Minted Watermelon Pops*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/minted-watermelon-p\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEasy to make, low in fat and beautifully refreshing!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 1\/2 pound of seedless watermelon, rind removed and flesh cut into 1 inch dice\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea handful of mint leaves, minced (about 1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest\u003Cbr \/\u003Epinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace  the melon and sugar into a blender.  Blitz until smooth.  Stir in the  mint, lemon zest and salt.  Pour the puree into 8 popsicle molds and  freeze until hard, about 3 hours.  Use within a week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey also sent a set of Ice Cream Pops freeze molds.  They are so cute!  They look just like Ice Cream Cones!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI did some really fun frozen Yogurt pops in them!  They turned out really nice too!  I did layers with the top layer being apricot and the bottom layer, summer berries. They can be low fat as well, especially if you use the low fat yogurt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/tovolo5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Fruity Frozen Yogurt Pops*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 8\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/fruity-frozen-yogurt-pops\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECreamy and refreshing and good for you too, especially if you use low fat yogurt!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup of fresh ripe fruit, chopped ( nectarines, mango, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, etc.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E12 fluid ounces of plain yogurt ( 1 1\/2 cups.  I like Greek)\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 fluid ounces of liquid honey (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp vanilla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine  all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth.  Pour into 8  popsicle (ice lolly) molds.  Insert sticks and then freeze for 4 hours  until frozen solid.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote:  I like to use two kinds of fruit, so I  divide everything in half and the fruit in half as well, blitzing  twice, once with half the ingredients and one type of fruit, and then  the second time with the other half of the ingredients and another type  of fruit.  I then layer them into the  popsicle molds. Top with the lids  and freeze.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI was a little concerned that they might be difficult to release, but both types released very easily and I ended up with perfect ice lollies!  I was most impressed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach mold can be reoved separately, so you can enjoy one pop at a time, and the built in drips guards put an end to sticky fingers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo you can see I am all set now for some summer fun!  Many thanks to the people at\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eddingtons.co.uk\/\"\u003E Eddingtons\u003C\/a\u003E and Shrewd PR for allowing me try these lovely things out!  I was very impressed with everything and highly recommend!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8993404840574685470\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/04\/minted-waterelon-pops-and-fruity-frozen.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8993404840574685470"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8993404840574685470"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/04\/minted-waterelon-pops-and-fruity-frozen.html","title":"Minted Watermelon Pops and Fruity Frozen Yogurt Pops!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}}]}});