Ice Bombs
A molded frozen dessert with an outer layer of ice cream and a rich filling, unmolded and decorated before serving.
Ingredients
ice cream (for lining the mold)
to taste
bomb filling (candied fruit, chocolate, toffee, or nuts may be mixed in)
to taste
thin sponge cake slice (optional, sized to fit the mold)
1 slice
shortening (for sealing the mold)
to taste
Instructions
1
Chill the Mold
Place the bomb mold in crushed ice or the freezer until thoroughly chilled.
2
Line with Ice Cream
Using a large spoon, press the frozen ice cream against the sides of the mold to a thickness of about 3/4 inch (2 cm).
3
Add the Filling
Fill the center with bomb filling, mixing in candied fruit, chocolate, toffee, nuts, or other desired ingredients.
4
Cover
Cover the top with a sheet of parchment paper or a thin sponge cake slice cut to fit the mold.
5
Seal and Freeze
Seal the mold with shortening, then place it in an ice-and-salt mixture or the freezer until solid.
6
Unmold
To serve, dip the mold into warm water for a few seconds, then remove the plug from the bottom to release the vacuum and slide out the ice bomb. For wedge-shaped slices, dip the knife in hot water before cutting.
7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish and serve immediately.
