New Zealand Style Ice Cream Christmas Pudding Recipes

ICE-CREAM CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Steps:

• Mix fruits, rind liqueur and brandy in a large bowl and set aside for 20 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
• Using a spoon, break up the ice-cream in a large bowl.
• Add the fruit mix, choc9oate bits and nuts to ice-cream; working quickly stir until well mixed.
• Line a 9-cup capacity pudding basin or bowl with plastic wrap.
• Spoon in the ice-cream mixture; smooth the surface.
• Cover with Plastic wrap; freeze over night.
• To serve, unmould and cut into wedges.
• Serve with chocolate sauce.
• Chocolate Sauce: Place water, cocoa, butter and sugar in a small pan.
• Stir over a low heat 4 minutes or until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and add the chocolate.
• Stir until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth; stir in brandy.

NEW ZEALAND-STYLE ICE-CREAM, CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Steps:

• You will also require 1 packet each of red and green cherries.
• Combine the sultanas, currants, raisins and figs.
• Add the brandy and dried fruits, cover, and soak for 12-24 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Mix the soaked fruits, ice cream, chocolate and almonds together.
• Line a large pudding bowl, basin or loaf pan with plastic wrap so that it hangs well over the sides.
• Spoon the mixture into the container, smooth the surface and cover with the overhanging sides of plastic wrap.
• Freeze until firm.
• To serve turn onto a chilled serving platter and surround with seasonal berries.
• Can be stored for up to 6 weeks in the freezer.