Christmas pudding ice cream and pears recipe

Christmas Pudding Ice Cream and Pears recipe

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Recipe intro

Get ready to indulge in a festive treat with this delightful Christmas pudding ice cream and pears recipe. Combining the rich flavors of traditional Christmas pudding with the creamy goodness of ice cream, this dessert is a perfect blend of comfort and holiday cheer. The velvety smoothness of the ice cream pairs perfectly with the soft and juicy pears, creating a mouthwatering combination that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Whether you're looking for a unique twist on a classic dessert or simply want to add a touch of holiday magic to your table, this recipe is sure to impress.

Keywords: Christmas pudding, ice cream, pears, festive treat, holiday cheer.

Christmas pudding ice cream and pears recipe details

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Ingredients

100 g	golden caster sugar
½ tsp	ground mixed spice
85 g	christmas pudding, crumbled into small pieces
2 tbsp	brandy
142 ml	pot double cream
225 ml	good quality custard
	For the pears:
300 g	golden caster sugar
3	cinnamon sticks
1	lemon, zest & juice
6	pears, peeled

Instructions

Place a container in the freezer to chill.

To make the ice cream, tip the sugar into a small pan with 125ml of water, then simmer until dissolved. Scatter over the mixed spice and remove from the heat.

Soak the Christmas pudding pieces in the brandy for a few minutes.

Fold the cream into the custard, then pour in the sugar syrup and whisk until smooth. Stir in the crumbled pudding with the brandy, and then churn in an ice-cream maker until almost frozen. Transfer to the chilled container and freeze overnight.

For the pears, tip the sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest and juice into a large pan with 500ml water. Bring to a gentle simmer, and then cook until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the core from the bottom of the pears with the end of the peeler, pop them into the syrup, then bring to the boil and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until soft.

To test, prod a pear with a small knife – if there is no pressure, they are ready. Lift the pears from the syrup and set aside in a bowl. Increase the heat and bubble the syrup for 10 mins until it has thickened slightly and reduced by about half. Strain the syrup over the pears and cool.

Serve each pear with 2 scoops of ice cream, with a little of the pear syrup drizzled over.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Resting time:
ca. 10 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a