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Ivan's Coconut and Lime Ice Cream with Mango in Mint Syrup

Ivan's Coconut and Lime Ice Cream with Mango in Mint Syrup
Ivan's Coconut and Lime Ice Cream with Mango in Mint Syrup

Ah summer! Some good party food to enjoy it with.

Ingredients

  • For the Ice Cream:
  • 1 x 400g (14oz) tin of coconut milk
  • 1 x 400g (14oz) tin of condensed milk
  • Juice and finely grated zest of 3 limes
  • For the Mango in Mint Syrup:
  • 50g (2oz) caster or granulated sugar
  • 20 mint leaves, finely chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 1 large ripe mango, sliced

Method

  • Ice Cream: Mix together all the ingredients well, then pour into a container and place in the freezer for 3–4 hours until frozen.
  • Serve with the mango in lime and mint syrup (see following recipe).
  • Mango in Mint Syrup: In a small pot over a medium heat, dissolve the sugar in 50ml (2fl oz) water. Put the chopped mint in a bowl with the juice of the lime and pour over the hot syrup.
  • When the syrup has cooled, put in the sliced mango and allow the flavours to combine for an hour or two.