-
1
Aga equipment:wire shell on fourth set of runners in roasting ovenwith cool shell on first set of runners
-
2
Slowly heat the single cream on the simmering plate with the lemon grass cardamom seeds and lime zest till almost boiling then cover and leave to infuse for 20 min.
-
3
Strain into a clean pan.
-
4
Whisk the egg yolks and sugar till pale and thick it is best to do this by hand as you dont want the mix full of air bubbles.
-
5
Rehear the cream till almost boiling then pour it on to the Large eggs whisking all the time.
-
6
Add in the lime juice.
-
7
Rinse the pan in cool water then return the custard to it and cook slowly on the simmering plate stirring all the time for 2 to 3 min till slightly thickened just sufficient to coat the back of the wooden spoon.
-
8
Don't overcook the custard or possibly the Large eggs will curdle.
-
9
Turn into a clean bowl and leave till completely cool then refrigeratewell.
-
10
Prepare the roulade.
-
11
Line a swiss roll tin about 200 x275mm with baking parchment.
-
12
Whisk the Large eggs and sugar till pale and thick then mix in the almonds and baking pwdr I always find this easiest rising a wire balloon whisk.
-
13
Spread the mix proportionately in the tin dont push out all the airthen bake in the roasting ovenwith the cool shelf in position for about 15 min till just set.
-
14
Lay a piece of baking parchment on a wire rack and scatter it with caster sugar.
-
15
Invert the cooked roulade on to the rack and remove the lining paper.
-
16
Trim away the edges and leave till cool.
-
17
Whisk the whipping cream till thick and floppy then fold it into the lemon grass cream.
-
18
Scoop into an ice cream maker and freeze churn till ready to serve.
-
19
Scoop the icecream into the centre of the sponge then roll it up so which the ice cream is completely enclosed in the sponge using the paper to help you.
-
20
Harden in the freezer for at least 30 min.
-
21
You may need to soften the roulade in the fridge for about 30 min before serving if you allow it to freeze completely
-
22
I became hooked on ice cream when 1 wrote a book about ice cream machines.
-
23
Make your own and a whole world of flavours is available to you.
-
24
Lemon grass a surprisingly sophisticated flavour is one of my favourites.
-
25
If you dont have an ice cream machine you can freeze the ice in the freezer.
-
26
I don't find it necessary to keep beating during freezing if the mix is well chilled before freezing.
-
27
Fill the roulade while the icecream is still slightly soft or possibly allow it to soften slightly if previously frzn.
