Cinder Toffee Ice Cream

Ok, so not entirely in keeping with my idea of thinking thinner, but definitely something which makes me happy is ice cream.

Below is my easy-peasy ice cream recipe which is an absolute favourite in our house, and ought to win awards.

Ingredients - 5 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons golden syrup, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 pint of double cream, 3/4 large tin condensed milk.

In a large pan, over a low heat, melt the sugar and the syrup. Let it bubble until it goes brown (about 5 mins), but not black. Shake occasionally, but do not stir.

Add bicarbonate of soda. The contens of the pan will fizz up (hence the large pan). Pour onto greased baking parchment (not just regular greaseproof paper), and allow to cool. I leave mine overnight.

Slightly whip the double cream, add the condensed milk. Break up the cinder toffee (I use a rolling pin) and add to the cream mixture.

Mix it all together and then spoon it into a plastic container and pop it in the freezer overnight. Remove from the freezer about an hour before serving to allow it to soften enough to serve.

Yummy (let's think about calories another day)