I tried this with my own mix of ingredients to suit our family’s tastes. The great thing about this recipe is you can add your favourite fruits, sweets or savouries. It’s quick and easy to put together and enjoyed by all around the Christmas table.
Ingredients
100 g sultanas
100 g raisins
50 g glace cherries
100 ml dark rum
5 egg yolks
6 tablespoons golden syrup
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
600 ml thickened cream
150 g diced rich fruit cake
Lindt sumptuous orange dark chocolate or other to top
Method
Soak the fruit overnight in the rum.
Line a baking loaf tin with cling film.
In a mixer place the egg yolks, golden syrup, honey and vanilla essence.
Whip until thickened and ribbon-like (about 5 mins).
Add cream and whip until looks like whipped cream (about 2 mins).
Fold in the cake pieces and fruit, and pour into cake tin.
Envelop with the cling film and place into the freezer for a minimum of an hour.