Almond Roulade With Lemon Grass Ice Cream Recipe

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   Aga equipment:wire shell on fourth set of runners in roasting ovenwith cool shell on first set of runners

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   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.

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   Strain into a clean pan.

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   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.

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   Rehear the cream till almost boiling then pour it on to the Large eggs whisking all the time.

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   Add in the lime juice.

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   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.

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   Don't overcook the custard or possibly the Large eggs will curdle.

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   Turn into a clean bowl and leave till completely cool then refrigeratewell.

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    Prepare the roulade.

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    Line a swiss roll tin about 200 x275mm with baking parchment.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Lay a piece of baking parchment on a wire rack and scatter it with caster sugar.

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    Invert the cooked roulade on to the rack and remove the lining paper.

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    Trim away the edges and leave till cool.

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    Whisk the whipping cream till thick and floppy then fold it into the lemon grass cream.

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    Scoop into an ice cream maker and freeze churn till ready to serve.

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    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.

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    Harden in the freezer for at least 30 min.

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    You may need to soften the roulade in the fridge for about 30 min before serving if you allow it to freeze completely

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    I became hooked on ice cream when 1 wrote a book about ice cream machines.

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    Make your own and a whole world of flavours is available to you.

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    Lemon grass a surprisingly sophisticated flavour is one of my favourites.

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    If you dont have an ice cream machine you can freeze the ice in the freezer.

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    I don't find it necessary to keep beating during freezing if the mix is well chilled before freezing.

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    Fill the roulade while the icecream is still slightly soft or possibly allow it to soften slightly if previously frzn.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.