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Photography: Emma Croman.  Recipe: Lousie Gorrod

Photography: Emma Croman. Recipe: Lousie Gorrod

Recipe | Mocha ice cream cones

Iona Bower August 7, 2021

These coffee and chocolate cornets have a real kick; because ice cream’s not just for children

Serves 4-6 

300ml double cream 

175g sweetened condensed milk 

4 tbsp instant espresso powder 

4 tbsp coffee liqueur 

100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 

6 Waffle cones 

1 Using an electric mixer, beat the cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Add the condensed milk gradually, while beating, followed by the espresso powder and liqueur. Next, add the chocolate and continue beating until you have a light and fluffy mixture. 

2 Pour the mixture into a container suitable for the freezer, cover with a lid or foil, and freeze for approx 6 hours or overnight. When ready to make the cones, take the ice cream out of the freezer and leave to soften for 10 mins before filling each cone with a scoop or two of ice cream. Topping optional but you’d be mad not to want a cherry on top.

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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