Leftover Christmas Pudding Ice Cream
Transform your festive leftovers into a luxurious dessert with this irresistible Leftover Christmas Pudding Ice Cream. This creamy, homemade treat combines the rich, spiced flavors of crumbled Christmas pudding with a silky vanilla custard base, creating the ultimate post-holiday indulgence. Enhanced with a splash of optional brandy for a boozy twist, this no-waste recipe is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for entertaining or simply savoring with family. Whether served in a bowl, on a cone, or alongside warm puddings, this ice cream is a delightful way to repurpose holiday favorites while treating yourself to something truly special. Perfect for lovers of festive desserts, this recipe ensures your Christmas pudding shines in a whole new light!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Christmas pudding
- 300 ml Double cream
- 200 ml Whole milk
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 100 grams Caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Brandy (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Crumble the leftover Christmas pudding into small chunks and set it aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the double cream and whole milk. Heat gently over medium heat until it begins to steam but do not let it boil. Remove from heat.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, caster sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and pale.
Step 4
Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Step 5
Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thickened enough to coat the back of the spoon. Do not let it boil.
Step 6
Remove the custard from heat and stir in the brandy (if using). Allow it to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or until completely cold.
Step 7
Once the custard is cold, churn it in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 8
When the ice cream has almost finished churning, add the crumbled Christmas pudding so it incorporates evenly into the mixture.
Step 9
Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Step 10
Serve scoops of the ice cream as a delightful dessert and enjoy the festive flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (897.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2794.1 |
| Total Fat 190.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 114.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 1218.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 832.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 236.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 210.8g | |
| Protein 28.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 164.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 589.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1107.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories