graham@murdu.oz.au (Graham Tongs) (12/15/87)
XMAS-ICECREAM(D) USENET Cookbook XMAS-ICECREAM(D)
FROZEN CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING
XMAS-ICECREAM - A southern-hemisphere Christmas plum pudding
We here in the Southern Hemisphere have a summer Christmas
so we have adapted some of the more traditional festive fare
to local conditions. Here is one example. It is very easy,
and it can be made up to a week ahead of using.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 8-10)
4 cups mixed dried fruits, finely chopped
1 tsp grated orange rind
2 Tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup brandy or masala
2 tsp gelatine
1 Tbsp boiling water
1 gal. vanilla ice cream, slightly softened but not
melted
PROCEDURE
(1) Combine fruit, spice, orange rind, cocoa and
brandy in a large saucepan. Over medium heat,
bring almost to a boil, stirring occasionally.
(2) Cool, stirring occasionally.
(3) Mix gelatine and boiling water; simmer in a small
pan for a few seconds, until evenly melted. Blend
into fruit, chill.
(4) Fold the fruit into the softened ice cream, blend-
ing evenly.
(5) Pack into foil lined bowl, cover with foil and
freeze overnight or longer.
(6) To serve, unmould onto a serving plate, cut into
wedges and serve with cinnamon-flavoured whipped
cream.
NOTES
The original recipe called for the use of a microwave to do
the heating and cooking. This works well for melting the
gelatine but is a bit of a nuisance otherwise.
RATING
Difficulty: easy to moderate (timing matters). Time: 15
minutes preparation, overnight freezing. Precision: approx-
imate measurement OK.
CONTRIBUTOR
Graham Tongs
University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
graham@murdu.oz.au