Basic For The Rich Iced Varieties Recipe


Preparation Time30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings5
MethodMain Ingredient


 Fruit puree - 1/4 pt
 Castor sugar - 1/2-1 oz, according to the sharpness of the fruit
 Double cream or evaporated milk or a mixture of the two - 1/4 pt
 Egg yolks4
 Egg whites2
 A few drops of lemon juice according to the flavour of the fruit
 A little colouring according to the colour of the fruit


1. Place a large bowl over hot water and tip the egg yolks and sugar into the bowl and whisk well. This will thicken the egg yolks while allowing the sugar to melt in to the custard.
2. Remove the pan from heat and then continue whisking the mix till the mixture is thick, lemony and cold.
3. In another pan, tip in the cream or evaporated milk and blend well till a smooth mix is formed. Fold this mixture into the egg mixture and blend well
4. Add the sugar and lemon juice to taste. Add coloring if required
5. Pour this into an ice mold. Seal the mold with lard and then wrap the mold with greaseproof paper. Bury the mold in ice and leave two to three hours.
6. Remove the greaseproof paper and lard, dip the mold into cold water, and pass a clean cloth over the base of the mould to absorb any moisture.

7. Turn out and keep in a refrigerator until required or serve immediately chilled.