Christmas Cream

Just lick it.

Yes, Christmas is over all around town these days, but that doesn’t mean it has to be over in your mouth!

I decided to make a Christmassy Cream, and thought of what Christmas meant to my nose, mouth and tongue (for once!) and this recipe just came over me. In England, mince pies have to be included (as what is more Christmassy!?!) and I was lucky enough to have some of my home-made ones (see previous post) which have been divine this festive season. Cinnamon was obvious too, as what do you eat in December that doesn’t have that zesty spice in it? Also Nutmeg (because of eggnog) and oranges (because these are delicious and come in your stocking if you’ve been good!)

Don’t let the festive season end, and make this:

Iced Christmas Cream

(so that Christmas will never end, in your mouth at least!)

3 cups custard

2 mince pies

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 orange’s zest

1 tbsp candied orange peel

a grating of nutmeg (approx 1 tsp)

1. Add cinnamon, zest and peel to custard and stir.
2. Crumble up mince pies and fold into the custard.
3. Freeze in an ice cream machine, or freeze and stir every hour thoroughly. And there’s your cream! Delicious with most everything!

Just think of the wonderful textures that await your mouth!