New Zealand-Style Ice-Cream, Christmas Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sultana
• 1/2 cup currant
• 1/2 cup chopped raisins
• 1/4 cup dessert fig, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 10 plump dried apricots, chopped
• 2 liters good quality vanilla ice cream, softened
• 50 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   You will also require 1 packet each of red and green cherries.

2. 2

   Combine the sultanas, currants, raisins and figs.

3. 3

   Add the brandy and dried fruits, cover, and soak for 12-24 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Mix the soaked fruits, ice cream, chocolate and almonds together.

5. 5

   Line a large pudding bowl, basin or loaf pan with plastic wrap so that it hangs well over the sides.

6. 6

   Spoon the mixture into the container, smooth the surface and cover with the overhanging sides of plastic wrap.

7. 7

   Freeze until firm.

8. 8

   To serve turn onto a chilled serving platter and surround with seasonal berries.

9. 9

   Can be stored for up to 6 weeks in the freezer.