While we all enjoy this glorious summer weather,ice cream days are here , so why not try making some home made ice cream for everyone to enjoy, here’s a simple and easy recipe no-churn homemade ice cream recipe from Mary Berry,with several flavours to chose from, the choice is all yours.
Preparation time
over 2 hours
Serves 6
Ingredients
4 free-range eggs
100 g/3 1/2 oz caster sugar
300 ml/ 1/2 pint double cream
Vanilla flavour
1 tsp vanilla essence
Ginger flavour
100 g / 3 1/2 stem ginger, chopped,plus 4 tbsp syrup from the jar
Coffee and brandy flavour
2 – 3 tbsp coffee essence
2 tbsp brandy
Raspberry flavour
150 ml / 5 fl oz sieved raspberry pure’e (you can also use strawberry)
Rum and raisin flavour
100 g /3 1/2 raisins soaked in 4 tbsp rum for 2 hours
Method
1.Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed.
2.Slowly whisk in the caster sugar, then continue to whisk until the egg whites are stiff and glossy.
3.Whisk the cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed.
4.Fold the cream,egg yolks and your chosen flavouring (see ingredients list) into the meringue mixture until well combined.
5.Pour into a plastic container and freeze for at least two hours.