Ice-cream bombe

Ice-cream bombe

A stunning centrepiece to any table, ones that kids and adults will all love

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 10

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes plus freezing

Method

  1. Freeze a 20cm freezer-proof bowl until it is really cold. Meanwhile, put the chocolate ice cream in the fridge so it softens enough to spread. Using a spoon or spatula, spread the chocolate ice cream around the inside of the frozen bowl in an even layer and refreeze until the chocolate layer is hard, about 30 minutes. Soften the pistachio ice cream while you're doing this. Spread the pistachio ice cream out in the same way, making an even layer inside the chocolate. Refreeze.
  2. Halve the vanilla ice cream and soften it a little as before. Leave 1/2 plain and mix the other 1/2 with the sultanas (drain any excess alcohol) and truffles. Spread the plain vanilla inside the pistachio and then carefully spoon the flavoured vanilla into the centre. Thinly slice the cake into enough pieces to cover the ice cream completely, this will make a base for it and stop it melting and sliding around when you turn it out. Cover with clingfilm and freeze until the vanilla is hard.
  3. To serve, melt both lots of chocolate. Warm the bowl of ice cream slightly by dipping it in boiling water briefly and turn it out onto a plate. Drizzle with the chocolate and then leave for 20 minutes in the fridge before you slice it.

Per serving

528 kcalories, protein 8.7g, carbohydrate 68.9g, fat 25.6 g, saturated fat 15.9g, fibre 1.3g, salt 0.52 g

Recipe from olive magazine, December 2008.

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  • 08 January 2009

    Surfnirvana rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Well, what a fabulous recipe!! I did this twice over Christmas and at New Year added indoor sparklers in the top when we brought it to the table - making it truly into a Bombe!! All our guests were very impressed and wanted the receipe!! Although it takes a bit of time putting together, once it is done, it can sit in the freezer for months, all ready for that special occaision. I had some icecream left over, so did a couple of small individual bombes in small pudding tins, which also worked. I couldn't find pistachio icecream, so used mint instead. As in their reccommendation, don't use soft scoop, as it won't be so stable. This can be made with all sorts of flavours - ie strawberry for the summer etc....

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 10

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes plus freezing

Ingredients

  • 1 litre chocolate ice cream
  • 750ml pistachio or coffee ice cream
  • 500ml vanilla ice cream
  • 50g sultanas , soaked in 3 tbsp sherry or brandy
  • 4 chocolate truffles , cut into pieces
  • 1 loaf Madeira cake or chocolate cake
  • 100g each dark and white chocolate
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Per serving

528 kcalories, protein 8.7g, carbohydrate 68.9g, fat 25.6 g, saturated fat 15.9g, fibre 1.3g, salt 0.52 g

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